EPFL IELTS requirements
No minimum IELTS score published
Most master programmes: English certificate not required but C1 recommended (IELTS 7.0–8.0 = C1). Bachelor taught in French.
TOEFL, Duolingo and PTE minimums
We found no TOEFL, Duolingo or PTE minimum for EPFL.
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 EPFL, check its admissions page before you book.
We found nothing from EPFL on IELTS Online, so ask before you book it.
Similar universities
In Switzerland, with a similar IELTS requirement.
University of Fribourg
Fribourg, SwitzerlandNo IELTS minimum publishedUniversity of Geneva
Geneva, SwitzerlandNo IELTS minimum publishedUniversity of Zurich
Zurich, SwitzerlandUGNot listedPG7.0Università della Svizzera italiana
Lugano, SwitzerlandUGNot listedPG6.5ETH Zurich
Zurich, SwitzerlandUGNot listedPG7.0University of Basel
Basel, SwitzerlandUGNot listedPG6.5
Where this figure comes from
We read this figure on EPFL's own admissions page. Last checked: October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score do I need for a master's at EPFL?
We found no postgraduate IELTS figure for EPFL. Ask the admissions office about the course you want.
Does EPFL accept the Duolingo English Test?
We found no Duolingo minimum for EPFL. That does not always mean it is refused, so ask the admissions office.
Does EPFL accept PTE Academic?
We found no PTE Academic minimum for EPFL. That does not always mean it is refused, so ask the admissions office.
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