English requirements

Study Abroad Without IELTS

Study abroad without IELTS is possible, but it rarely means without any English proof. Most routes swap IELTS for another test, a university's own assessment or English medium study. Here is what the visa rules in the UK, Ireland, Australia and Germany accept, and the universities we list that record other options.

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In short

Study abroad without IELTS from Kerala still means proving your English. UK universities can assess degree students themselves to CEFR B2. For Ireland, the visa accepts Duolingo 75, PTE Academic 30, TOEFL iBT 61 or IELTS 5.0, issued within 2 years of your start date. Australia accepts PTE and TOEFL iBT taken at a secure test centre. These are visa minimums, and colleges may ask for more.

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Last updated 24 October 2026 by Medcity Overseas

The short answer

What does study abroad without IELTS really mean?

It means proving your English another way. That can be a different test such as PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, an English assessment run by the university, or a waiver based on earlier study in English. The university decides admission, but the visa has its own English rules, and a university waiver does not always satisfy them.

What each country accepts instead of IELTS

From official and institutional pages, checked on 24 October 2026.

Country	What the rules say	Watch out for	Source
United Kingdom	For degree level study the visa needs English equal to CEFR B2. Your university can assess your English itself and may use a test other than IELTS.	Below degree level, an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) is needed unless you are exempt.	GOV.UK
Ireland	For degree courses the visa accepts several tests, for example a Duolingo score of 75, a PTE Academic score of 30, a TOEFL iBT score of 61 or an IELTS Academic score of 5.0, issued within 2 years of your start date.	These are visa minimums; your college may ask for more. No general test exemption is listed for degree applicants.	Irish Immigration Service
Australia	Accepted tests include PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT for Australia, OET, LanguageCert Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced, CELPIP General and the Michigan English Test, as well as IELTS.	Tests must be taken at a secure test centre; at home and online versions are not accepted.	Study Australia
Germany	For English taught international programmes you can usually enrol without German, but you need proof of other language skills, usually English. Check which proof the programme accepts.	German taught programmes need proof of German, usually a test passed before admission.	DAAD

Universities we list that accept students without IELTS

From our university records: these are marked as accepting students without IELTS. What they accept instead differs, so open each university page and confirm with us.

University	Location	Country	Courses listed
Staffordshire University	Stoke-on-Trent, England	UK	162
University of Winchester	Winchester, England	UK	152

Courses that record other English options

Courses whose records list a lower accepted IELTS, PTE or TOEFL score, or a Duolingo score. Read each course page for the conditions that come with these options.

Course	University	Country	Recorded English options
Master of Arts Global Marketing Management - 24 Months	ACCAdis Hochschule Bad Homburg university of applied sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6
Master of Arts in Global Business Management	ACCAdis Hochschule Bad Homburg university of applied sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6
Master of Arts in Global Sports Management - 24 Months	ACCAdis Hochschule Bad Homburg university of applied sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6
Master of Arts International Management - 24 Months	ACCAdis Hochschule Bad Homburg university of applied sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management and Leadership - 12 Months	ACCAdis Hochschule Bad Homburg university of applied sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6
MSc in Finance - 24 Months	ACCAdis Hochschule Bad Homburg university of applied sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6
BA (Hons) Business Management	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Business Management - Marketing	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Business Management - Tourism	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Business Management -Human resourse management with Foundation Year	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5
BA (Hons) Business Management -Tourism with Foundation Year	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5
BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5
BA (Hons) Business Management- Human Resource Management	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Business Management- Marketing with Foundation Year	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5
BSc (Hons) Computing	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc (Hons) Health and care Management	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management with Foundation Year	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Master of Public Health	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MBA	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Cyber Security	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Data Science	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6
MSc Engineering Management	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Strategic Human Resource Management	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Supply Chain Management and Logistics	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Project Management	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Strategic Digital Marketing	Arden University Berlin Study Center	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Animation (University for the Creative Arts) - Hamburg Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Animation Foundation - 4 years International Route (University for the Creative Arts) - Hamburg Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Comic and Concept Art (University for the Creative Arts) - Hamburg Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	PTE (lower score accepted): 41; Duolingo: 95
BA (Hons) Game Design (University for the Creative Arts) - Hamburg Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Game Design Foundation - 4 years International Route (University for the Creative Arts) - Hamburg Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Graphic Design (University for the Creative Arts) - Hamburg Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Graphic Design Foundation - 4 years International Route (University for the Creative Arts) - Hamburg Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Illustration ( University for the Creative Arts ) - Hamburg Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Illustration Foundation - 4 years International Route ( University for the Creative Arts ) - Hamburg Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 4.5
BA (Hons) Media and Communications awarded by the University of Chichester - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Photography (University for the Creative Arts) - Hamburg Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Photography Foundation - 4 years International Route (University for the Creative Arts) - Hamburg Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management (University for the Creative Arts) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) Tourism and Hospitality Management - 4 years International Route (University for the Creative Arts) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Digitisation (University for the Creative Arts) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Digitisation - 4 years International Route (University for the Creative Arts) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc (Hons) in International Business and Management - 4 years International Route ( University for the Creative Arts) -Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc (Hons) in Psychology (University of Chichester) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc (Hons) International Business and Management (University for the Creative Arts) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
DBA Doctorate in Business Administration	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6; TOEFL (lower score accepted): 17
Global MBA (University of Creative Arts) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MA in Fashion and Luxury Brand Management (University of Chichester) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5; Duolingo: 105
MA in Game Design (University for the Creative Arts) - Hamburg Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MAIE) (Concordia University Chicago) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	Duolingo: 95
MA in Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (University for the Creative Arts) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MA in User Experience Design (University for the Creative Arts) - Hamburg Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MA in Visual Communication (University for the Creative Arts) - Hamburg Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5,5
MBA (Degree awarded by Concordia University Chicago) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MBA Maritime and Shipping Management - Hamburg Campus (Universita Telematica Internazionale UNINETTUNO)	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5; PTE (lower score accepted): 45; TOEFL (lower score accepted): 17
MSc CyberSecurity (University of Roehampton London) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Digital Marketing (University of Chichester) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Engineering Management (University of Chichester) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Health Psychology awarded by the University of Chichester - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Artificial Intelligence - Berlin Campus Awarded by University for the Creative Arts (UCA)	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Data Analytics (University for the Creative Arts) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Engineering Management (Università Telematica Internazionale UNINETTUNO ) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Finance & Investment (University for the Creative Arts) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Global Human Resources Management (University of Roehampton London) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (University of Roehampton London) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Information Technology Management (University for the Creative Arts) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in International Health Management (Universita Telematica Internazionale UNINETTUNO) - Berlin Campu	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	TOEFL (lower score accepted): 17
MSc in Logistics - Awarded by University of Chichester (APS waiver)	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Project Management (University of Roehampton London) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Real Estate and Asset Management (University for the Creative Arts) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Sports Management (University for the Creative Arts) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc International Business (University of Chichester) - Berlin Campus	Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), Berlin and Hamburg	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Digital Marketing	CBS International Business School	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6
Bachelor in Business Studies (BSc)	EBS University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6
Bachelor in Law, Politics and Economics (BA)	EBS University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6
Master in Business Analytics (MSc) (One Year)	EBS University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6.5
Master in Business Analytics (MSc) (Two Year)	EBS University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6.5
Master in Finance (MSc) (One Year)	EBS University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6.5
Master in Finance (MSc) (Two Years)	EBS University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6.5
Master in Management (One Year)	EBS University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6.5
Master in Management (Two Years)	EBS University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6.5
Master in Real Estate (MSc) (One Year)	EBS University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6.5
Master in Real Estate (MSc) (Two Years)	EBS University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6.5
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	EBS University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6.5
BA (Hons) in Business	EU Business School	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) in Business (HR Management)	EU Business School	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) in Business (Information Systems)	EU Business School	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) in Business (Law)	EU Business School	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) in Business (Management)	EU Business School	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA (Hons) in Business (Project Management)	EU Business School	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Business, Design & Innovation	EU Business School	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations	EU Business School	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Bachelor of Arts in Leisure & Tourism Management	EU Business School	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management	EU Business School	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Bachelor of Business Administration	EU Business School	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Bachelor of Science in Business Finance	EU Business School	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering & Digital Technologies	FOM Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5
B.Sc. in International Business Management	FOM Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5
BSc Computer Science & Digital Technologies	FOM Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Artificial Intelligence	FOM Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - International Management	FOM Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Big Data & Business Analytics - Berlin Campus	FOM Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Big Data & Business Analytics - Essen	FOM Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Big Data & Business Analytics - Munich Campus	FOM Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Digital Technologies & Management	FOM Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Engineering & Management	FOM Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Automotive Systems Engineering and Management	FOM Hochschule - University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
B.Sc. Data Science, AI & Digital Business	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
B.Sc. International Business Management	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BEng Software Engineering	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc (Hons) International Business Management Double Degree Programme	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5; TOEFL (lower score accepted): 19
BSc Business Management - Human Resourse	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc Business Management- Entrepreneurship	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc Business Management- Finance	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc Business Management- Logistics	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc Business Management- Marketing	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc Computer Science	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc International Relations	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Global MBA	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6
MEng Computer Science - 1 Year	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MEng Computer Science - 2 Years	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Business Management - Finance - 1 Year	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Business Management - Finance - 2 Years	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Business Management - Human Resources - 1 Year	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Business Management - Human Resources - 2 Years	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Business Management - Marketing - 1 Year	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Business Management - Marketing - 2 Years	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Business Management - Project Management - 2 Years	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Business Management- Cyber Security - 1 Year	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Business Management- Cyber Security - 2 Years	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Creative Entrepreneurship - 1 Year	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Creative Entrepreneurship - 2 Years	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Data Science, AI, and Digital Business - 1 Year	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Data Science, AI, and Digital Business - 2 Years	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Digital Transformation Leadership - 1 Year	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Digital Transformation Leadership - 2 Years	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Project Management - 1 Year	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Project Management - 18 Months	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc in Project Management - 2 Years	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc International Business Management - 1 Year	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc International Business Management - 2 Years	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc International Business Management - Double Degree Programme	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 6
MSc Social Media and Influencer Marketing - 1 Year	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MSc Social Media and Influencer Marketing - 2 Years	GISMA University of Applied Sciences	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc in Applied Data Science & Business Analytics	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc in Applied Data Science & Business Analytics (Global Track)	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc in Finance & Management	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc in Finance & Management (Global Track)	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc in International Management	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc in International Management (Global Track)	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
International Business Certificate (1 Semester Study Abroad)	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
International Business Certificate (2 Semester Study Abroad)	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
M.Sc. International Management	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Master of Arts Luxury, Fashion and Sales Management	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Master of Arts Strategic Marketing Management	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Master of Arts Strategic Sports Management	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Master of Science Business Intelligence & Data Science	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Master of Science Finance	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Master of Science in International Business	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Master of Science International Logistics and Supply Chain Management	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Master of Science Psychology & Management	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
MBA General Management	International School of Management	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
English Preparatory - Business Course	International Studienkolleg Braunschweig, Braunschweig	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
English Preparatory - Natural Science Course	International Studienkolleg Braunschweig, Braunschweig	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
English Preparatory - Natural Science Course	International Studienkolleg Braunschweig, Braunschweig	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
English Preparatory - Technical Course	International Studienkolleg Braunschweig, Braunschweig	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
English Preparatory - Technical Course	International Studienkolleg Braunschweig, Braunschweig	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
B.Sc. Computer Science	International University of Applied Sciences—IU	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA Business Administration with Artificial Intelligence	International University of Applied Sciences—IU	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA Business Administration with Business Analytics	International University of Applied Sciences—IU	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA Business Administration with Entrepreneurship	International University of Applied Sciences—IU	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA Business Administration with International Management	International University of Applied Sciences—IU	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA Business Administration with Logistics	International University of Applied Sciences—IU	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BA Business Administration with Organisational Development and Change	International University of Applied Sciences—IU	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
Bachelor in Business Administration	International University of Applied Sciences—IU	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc Computer Science with Data Science	International University of Applied Sciences—IU	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc in Computer Science with Applied Artificial Intelligence	International University of Applied Sciences—IU	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5; PTE (lower score accepted): 42
BSc (Hons) in Business Management	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5; PTE (lower score accepted): 42
BSc (Hons) in Business Management and Media	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5; PTE (lower score accepted): 42
BSc (Hons) in Business Management with Accounting and Finance	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5; PTE (lower score accepted): 42
BSc (Hons) in Business Management with Business Analytics	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5; PTE (lower score accepted): 42
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
International Foundation - Business (2 Semesters) - BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
International Foundation - Business (2 Semesters) - BSc (Hons) Business Management	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
International Foundation - Business (2 Semesters) - BSc (Hons) Business Management with Accounting and Finance	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
International Foundation - Business (2 Semesters) - BSc (Hons) Business Management with Business Analytics	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
International Foundation - Business (2 Semesters) - BSc (Hons) Business Management with Media	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
International Foundation - Business (3 Semesters) - BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 4.5
International Foundation - Business (3 Semesters) - BSc (Hons) Business Management	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 4.5
International Foundation - Business (3 Semesters) - BSc (Hons) Business Management with Accounting and Finance	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 4.5
International Foundation - Business (3 Semesters) - BSc (Hons) Business Management with Business Analytics	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 4.5
International Foundation - Business (3 Semesters) - BSc (Hons) Business Management with Media	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 4.5
International Foundation - Computer Science (2 Semesters) - BSc (Hons) Computer Science	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
International Foundation - Computer Science (2 Semesters) - BSc (Hons) Software Engineering	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 5.5
International Foundation - Computer Science (3 Semesters) - BSc (Hons) Computer Science	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 4.5
International Foundation - Computer Science (3 Semesters) - BSc (Hons) Software Engineering	Lancaster University	Germany	IELTS (lower score accepted): 4.5

Before you skip IELTS: a visa caution

Admission and visa are separate: a university can waive IELTS for admission while the visa still needs a test, as in Ireland, where the visa table applies for visa purposes.
Check the test format: Australia does not accept at home or online versions of its listed tests.
Check the date: Ireland asks for a certificate issued within 2 years of your course start date.
Keep proof of earlier study: the UK exempts some students who hold a degree from one of the countries on its list, so check that list before you rely on it.

Our student visa guidance explains each country's visa, and the country guides for the UK and Ireland go further.

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Study abroad without IELTS: frequently asked questions

Can I get a UK Student visa without IELTS?

Yes, in some cases. GOV.UK says that for degree level study your university can assess your English itself, as long as it is equal to CEFR B2, and it may use a different test. Below degree level you need an approved Secure English Language Test unless you are exempt. Ask the university how it will assess you before you apply.

Is PTE accepted instead of IELTS?

Often, yes. The Irish Immigration Service lists a PTE Academic score of 30 for degree courses, for visa purposes, and Study Australia lists PTE Academic among the tests accepted for Australian student visas. Each university also sets its own score, so check the course page.

What is an MOI letter?

A Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter is a letter from your college or university confirming that your course was taught in English. Some universities accept it as part of their own English assessment. It does not replace a test where the visa rules ask for one, so check both the university's and the visa's rules.

Can I study in Germany without IELTS?

For German taught programmes you show German, usually through a test passed before admission, instead of English. For English taught international programmes, the DAAD says you can usually enrol without German but need proof of other language skills, usually English. Check the admission rules of the exact programme.

Official sources

English rules change. These are the official pages behind this guide, checked on 24 October 2026.

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