University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for Chulalongkorn University?

Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok sets English requirements per international programme. For 2027 entry, the International School of Engineering (ISE) and the BBTech programme ask IELTS 6.0, while the Faculty of Economics' EBA programme asks IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. Duolingo, TOEFL iBT and Chula's own CU-TEP are also accepted, with scores that differ by programme.
  • Checked against official sources · 11 October 2026
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2027 English minimums by programme

From the 2027 criteria for ISE, EBA and BBTech:

TestISE (Engineering)EBA (Economics)BBTech (Science)
IELTS6.06.5, no skill below 6.06.0
TOEFL iBT8079 (4.5 from 21 Jan 2026)79 (4.5 from 21 Jan 2026)
Duolingo English Test105120110
CU-TEP807980
SAT Reading and WritingNot listed450500

Programme rules that catch applicants

EBA says IELTS retakes are not acceptable and wants scores sent electronically to the programme; IELTS results take about seven business days to arrive. English is only one part of the score there: GPAX, maths results and an interview also count.

BBTech says English proficiency waivers are not available under any circumstances, including for applicants who graduated from an English-speaking school or country. ISE, by contrast, lets applicants who studied at least two academic years at an English-medium international school submit an institutional confirmation in place of a test score.

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Rounds and other tests

BBTech's 2027 international rounds run from December 2026 to February 2027, with a second round from March to May 2027 if places remain. Each programme also asks for maths (and for ISE, science) results such as SAT, ACT, A Level, IB or Chula's CU-AAT.

PTE Academic is not listed on the three programme pages we read.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Chulalongkorn programme page and in your admission decision, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

Is IELTS 6.0 enough for Chulalongkorn University?+

For ISE (Engineering) and BBTech, yes. The EBA Economics programme asks 6.5 with no skill below 6.0.

Does Chulalongkorn accept Duolingo?+

Yes: 105 for ISE, 110 for BBTech and 120 for EBA.

Does Chulalongkorn accept IELTS One Skill Retake?+

Not at EBA, which says IELTS retakes are not acceptable. Check other programmes individually.

Can I skip IELTS at Chulalongkorn if I studied in English?+

At ISE, two years at an English-medium international school can count. BBTech gives no waivers in any circumstances.

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Verified against the linked official sources on 11 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.

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