Can I study in Ireland without IELTS?

Sometimes. Some institutions accept a Medium of Instruction letter from your Indian university or another test such as PTE or TOEFL, but acceptance varies and the visa office can still ask for English evidence. Confirm with each institution, and keep any waiver letter in your visa file.

Is PTE or Duolingo accepted in Ireland?

PTE Academic is accepted by many Irish institutions, and Duolingo by some, but each course sets its own list of tests and scores. TOEFL iBT is widely accepted. Check the course page before you book, because a test one college accepts may not satisfy another, or the visa office.

What TOEFL score do Irish universities ask for?

Typically about 80–90 on the TOEFL iBT, depending on the course and level. Competitive master’s programmes can ask for higher section scores. As with IELTS, this is a typical figure rather than a rule, so confirm the requirement for your course on its official page before you take the test.

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IELTS Requirement for Ireland for Indian Students (2027)

Updated on 30 September 2026Written by Amit SouravReviewed by Ashmita Agarwal

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What IELTS score do I need to study in Ireland?

Most Irish universities ask for an overall IELTS 6.5 for a master’s, with no band below 6.0, and 6.0–6.5 for a bachelor’s. Some private colleges and technological universities accept 6.0. These are typical figures, not rules: confirm the score for your exact course on its official page, as requirements differ by program.

Common English tests (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo)

Per program

Each course sets its own score

MOI letter

Accepted by some institutions

Visa office

Can ask for English evidence too

Typical bands

Typical IELTS by level

Typical figures across Irish institutions. Confirm the exact requirement for your course on its official page.

Typical IELTS requirements in Ireland by level (typical, confirm per program)
Level	Overall IELTS	Minimum per band	Status
Bachelor’s	6.0–6.5	Varies	typical, confirm per program
Master’s (most universities)	6.5	6.0	typical, confirm per program
Some private colleges and technological universities	6.0	Varies	typical, confirm per program

Typical IELTS requirements in Ireland by level (typical, confirm per program)Last checked 30 September 2026Source: Irish Immigration: studying in Ireland

Visa note: the visa office can ask for evidence of English even when a college waives a test. Keep your result or MOI letter in your visa file.

Other tests

PTE, TOEFL and Duolingo

English tests accepted in Ireland (typical, confirm per program)
Test	Typical requirement	Accepted where
PTE Academic	Accepted by many institutions; score varies	Confirm per program
TOEFL iBT	About 80–90 (typical, confirm per program)	Widely accepted
Duolingo English Test	Accepted by some institutions; score varies	Confirm per program

English tests accepted in Ireland (typical, confirm per program)Last checked 30 September 2026Source: Irish Immigration: studying in Ireland

Without IELTS

Can you study without IELTS?

Sometimes. A Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter is accepted by some institutions, but acceptance varies, and we list only institutions we have confirmed. We have not confirmed any yet, so treat this as general guidance.

English

MOI letters: case by case

Confirm with each institution before you rely on one.

Ask your Indian university for an MOI letter stating your degree was taught and assessed in English.

Check the course page: some accept MOI, some ask for a minimum English score in class 12, many insist on a test.

Even with a waiver, the visa office can ask for English evidence; a test result is the safest proof.

If a college waives the test, keep the waiver letter and include it in your visa file.

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Typically an overall 6.5 for a master’s with no band below 6.0, and 6.0–6.5 for a bachelor’s, though some private colleges accept 6.0. Each programme sets its own requirement, and competitive courses can ask for more, so confirm the score for your exact course on its official page before you book the test.

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