IELTS 7.5 in CEFR
IELTS 7.5 is CEFR C1, Advanced, by the IELTS partners' own mapping (ielts.org and British Council, 2026).
IELTS 7.5 is about CEFR C1.
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| Test | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL 1–6 | 5.5 | ETS, 2026 |
| TOEFL 0–120 | 100–107 | ETS & IELTS, Apr 2025 |
| Duolingo | 140–145 | Duolingo, 2022 table, rechecked 2025 |
| PTE | 71–78 | Pearson, Jul 2025 |
| Cambridge Scale | 191–199 | Cambridge chart, measured by us |
What IELTS 7.5 means
You use English flexibly for study and work, and understand long, demanding texts.
Universities that accept IELTS 7.5
This band meets each university's overall IELTS minimum, as stated on its own website and checked in the last six months. Courses can ask for more, and most also set a minimum for each skill.
| University | Country | IELTS, undergrad | IELTS, postgrad |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Cambridge | United Kingdom | 7.5 | – |
| University of Oxford | United Kingdom | 7.5 | – |
| Amherst College | United States | 7.5 | – |
| Barnard College | United States | 7.5 | – |
| INSEAD | Singapore | – | 7.5 |
| IESE Business School | Spain | – | 7.5 |
| ESMT Berlin | Germany | – | 7.0 |
| Hertie School | Germany | – | 7.0 |
Frequently asked questions
What CEFR level is IELTS 7.5?
IELTS 7.5 is CEFR C1, Advanced, by the IELTS partners' own mapping (ielts.org and British Council, 2026).
What is IELTS 7.5 in TOEFL, Duolingo and PTE?
IELTS 7.5 equals TOEFL 5.5 on the new scale, Duolingo 140–145 and PTE 71–78.
Which universities accept IELTS 7.5?
For example University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, and Amherst College. Requirements differ by course and level, so check the university's own page.
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