BI Norwegian Business School IELTS requirements
Undergraduate
6.0Overall
Minimum per band not stated
Postgraduate
6.5Overall
Minimum per band not stated
Note: Bachelor and MSc minimums; MSc also Cambridge C1 176/C2 180. Waivers for native speakers or 2+ years English-taught study.
How far are you?
Pick your band to compare it with BI Norwegian Business School's requirement.
You need 6.0 for BI Norwegian Business School.
TOEFL, Duolingo and PTE minimums
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 80 | 90 |
| Duolingo English Test | Not stated | Not stated |
| PTE Academic | 59 | 62 |
Before you apply
Almost every university accepts an IELTS result for two years from the test date. If you're not sure about BI Norwegian Business School, check its admissions page before you book.
We found nothing from BI Norwegian Business School on IELTS Online, so ask before you book it.
If your score is a little below the requirement, many universities offer a pre-sessional English course. Ask the admissions office whether BI Norwegian Business School does.
Similar universities
In Norway, with a similar IELTS requirement.
Norwegian School of Economics
Bergen, NorwayUGNot listedPG6.5Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Ås, NorwayUGNot listedPG7.0Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Trondheim, NorwayUGNot listedPG6.5Oslo Metropolitan University
Oslo, NorwayUGNot listedPG6.0min 6.0 eachUiT The Arctic University of Norway
Tromsø, NorwayUGNot listedPG6.5University of Bergen
Bergen, NorwayUGNot listedPG6.5min 6.5 each
Where this figure comes from
We read this figure on BI Norwegian Business School's own admissions page. Last checked: October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score do I need for a master's at BI Norwegian Business School?
BI Norwegian Business School asks for IELTS 6.5 overall for postgraduate study. Some programmes ask for more, so check the course page.
Does BI Norwegian Business School accept the Duolingo English Test?
We found no Duolingo minimum for BI Norwegian Business School. That does not always mean it is refused, so ask the admissions office.
Does BI Norwegian Business School accept PTE Academic?
BI Norwegian Business School lists a PTE Academic minimum: 59 for undergraduate and 62 for postgraduate. Check the page for your course, as some ask for more.
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