NYU Shanghai IELTS requirements
No minimum IELTS score published
Official: non-native speakers must submit TOEFL iBT, Duolingo, IELTS Academic, PTE, Cambridge C1/C2 or iTEP (≤2 years); no minimum score published.
TOEFL, Duolingo and PTE minimums
We found no TOEFL, Duolingo or PTE minimum for NYU Shanghai.
Convert a TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo score to IELTSBefore you apply
Almost every university accepts an IELTS result for two years from the test date. If you're not sure about NYU Shanghai, check its admissions page before you book.
We found nothing from NYU Shanghai on IELTS Online, so ask before you book it.
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Where this figure comes from
We read this figure on NYU Shanghai's own admissions page. Last checked: October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score do I need for a master's at NYU Shanghai?
We found no postgraduate IELTS figure for NYU Shanghai. Ask the admissions office about the course you want.
Does NYU Shanghai accept the Duolingo English Test?
We found no Duolingo minimum for NYU Shanghai. That does not always mean it is refused, so ask the admissions office.
Does NYU Shanghai accept PTE Academic?
We found no PTE Academic minimum for NYU Shanghai. That does not always mean it is refused, so ask the admissions office.
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