English language requirements

Updated in March 2022.

English language requirements for study courses in cooperation with Coventry University, UK

All applicants must present one of the following valid recognised international English proficiency tests, with a result equivalent to or better than stated in the table below, when applying for the following programmes:

The English language proficiency certificate must be valid by the given application deadline for the specific study course.

 

BA International Business
BSC Informatics

MSC International Business
MBA General Management
MSC Business and Organisational Psychology
IELTS Academic
Overall
6.0
6.5
Minimum subscores
5.5
5.5
TOEFL Internet-based
Overall
65
83
Minimum subscores
15
17
TOEFL Paper-based
Overall
513
557-560
Minimum subscores
50
55
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)
Overall
A, B or C
(min. score: 169)
A or B
(min. score: 176)
Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)
Overall
Pass
Pass
Cambridge English First (FCE)
Overall
A, B or C
(min. score: 169)
A or B
(min. score: 176)
Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT)*
Minimum score in each part
70
75
English B (From IB Diploma**)
Grade
HL: Min. grade 5 or
SL: Min. grade 7
HL: Min. grade 6 or
SL: Min. grade 7
English A: Literature or
English A: Language & Literature
(From IB Diploma**)
Grade
HL: Min. grade 5 or
SL: Min. grade 5
HL: Min. grade 5 or
SL: Min. grade 5
PTE Academic
Overall
52
58
Sub-scores
45
45

 

*OOPT scores can only be used in lieu of IELTS by EU/EEA/Swiss nationals. OOPT tests must have been taken at the IBA itself or with an approved IBA representative abroad. Test result must be no more than 1 year old at the date of application. Please contact us at apply@iba.dk to enquire whether a test can be offered in your case.

** IB (International Baccalaureate) scores can only be used in lieu of IELTS by EU/EEA/Swiss nationals.

 

 

Exemptions

Entry qualification obtained in Denmark

Applicants holding an English-taught AP or BA degree from the IBA or other Danish educational institution. The applicant must provide documentation that the programme was taught in English.

 

Nordic entrance exam holders

Applicants holding Nordic entrance exams (Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland). The documentation for these applicants will be assessed according to the standard requirements for Danish applicants.

 

Native speakers

Native speakers of English and applicants with a qualifying examination with on-campus tuition in USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, or Ireland. The applicant must provide documentation that the programme was taught in English.

 

African applicants

Some African entry qualifications, obtained in English-speaking African countries, can also be accepted in lieu of IELTS. Please see our International Qualifications page for further information.

Please note that applicants with a qualifying examination from all other countries than the above-mentioned (including countries where the language of instruction is English), must submit an IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Cambridge test.

Do you have any questions?

Contact


International department / International afdeling
IBA International Admission Office
apply@iba.dk
+45 72 11 82 97
Recruitment and admission