English Language Requirements

To ensure scholars thrive in international academic coursework, master's seminars, and research dissertations, degree candidates must demonstrate proficiency in English aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Accepted Proof of Proficiency:

• Prior English-Medium Degree: If your previous secondary or university degree was taught and assessed in English, this requirement is automatically waived upon transcript submission.
• IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 6.0 for Bachelor's programmes; 6.5 for Master's, MBA, and doctoral programmes (with no sub-score below 5.5).
• TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 72 for Bachelor's; 80 for Master's, MBA, and doctoral degrees.
• Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 105 for Bachelor's; 115 for Master's and MBA.
• Internal IU English Placement Test: Candidates may sit our online English Placement Test administered directly on the platform with instant CEFR proficiency evaluation.

All online university degrees are 100% tuition-free (€0). Candidates applying for Polish-medium tracks or bilingual courses at the European campus may also submit Polish language certificates (State Certificate of Polish as a Foreign Language, level B2).