Tests AAU accepts
From AAU's master's admission requirements and bachelor's English requirements:
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (incl. IELTS Online) | 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each section |
| TOEFL iBT (incl. Home Edition) | 85, with 20 in each section |
| TOEFL iBT, new 1-6 scale | 4.5, with 4.5 in each section |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | 180 / grade C |
| Cambridge C2 Proficiency | 180 / level C1 |
| Michigan ECPE | Pass |
| PTE Academic, Duolingo | Not accepted |
One sitting, two years, and a receipt
AAU does not accept IELTS One Skill Retake or TOEFL MyBest Scores: all results must meet the minimums in one sitting. IELTS and TOEFL tests must not be more than two years old by the application deadline, and AAU verifies every test with the test centre. Use TOEFL institution code 8892.
Master's applicants can apply with an official receipt showing they have registered for an approved test, then upload the result later if admitted.
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No waiver for English-taught degrees
Unlike many European universities, AAU says it does not accept bachelor's or master's degrees taught in English as proof, regardless of country or language of instruction. That rules out an English-medium degree from India, Pakistan, Nigeria and even the UK as a substitute for a test.
The exemptions are school-based: an upper secondary diploma from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA; Danish English B with at least 2.0; an EU/EEA school diploma with documented English hours and grade; or IB English B SL with at least 3. A Danish degree holder whose test met the minimum within two years of admission may also be excused.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Aalborg programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Is IELTS 6.5 enough for Aalborg University?+
Only if every section is at least 6.0. AAU asks 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each section, in one sitting.
Does Aalborg University accept PTE or Duolingo?+
No. AAU lists both among the tests it does not accept.
Does Aalborg accept an English-medium degree from India?+
No. AAU does not accept degrees taught in English as proof of English, regardless of country.
Does Aalborg accept IELTS One Skill Retake?+
No. AAU does not accept IELTS One Skill Retake or TOEFL MyBest Scores.
Can I apply to Aalborg before taking IELTS?+
Yes for master's: you can upload a receipt showing you have registered for an approved test and send the result later if admitted.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 11 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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