One B2 bar, set at IELTS 5.5
The master's page for applicants with a non-Italian qualification and the bachelor's equivalent both ask English level B2 or higher for English-taught programmes. The 2026/27 course-specific requirements list IELTS 5.5 for each English-taught master's; programmes partly taught in Italian also need Italian B2. Scores come from the table of accepted certificates.
| Test | Minimum for B2 |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| TOEFL iBT, taken before 21 Jan 2026 | 72 |
| TOEFL iBT, taken after 21 Jan 2026 | 4 overall |
| TOEIC | Listening 400, Reading 385, Speaking 160, Writing 150 |
| Cambridge (B1 Preliminary to C2 Proficiency) | 160 |
| Duolingo English Test | Not listed |
Test date, retakes and score codes
Politecnico says admission decisions are based only on your language level, not on the date of your certificate. The table accepts tests taken on paper, on computer or online where available, and accepts retakes of one or more parts of a certificate, so an IELTS One Skill Retake fits within it.
For TOEFL or TOEIC, give the institution code C285. For Cambridge, choose to share results with Politecnico di Torino and enter your Candidate ID.
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English-medium exemption for South Asia and Africa
You are exempt if your school diploma or degree was awarded in the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand, or after an English-taught programme at a school or university in a listed country. The Asian list is Bangladesh, Brunei, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Singapore and Sri Lanka; African countries include Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
To use the exemption, upload an official statement from your school or university confirming English was the medium of instruction. The full IB Diploma taught in English also exempts you.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Politecnico di Torino programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Is IELTS 5.5 enough for Politecnico di Torino?+
Yes. The certificate table sets B2 at IELTS 5.5, and the 2026/27 course-specific requirements list 5.5 for the English-taught master's.
Does Politecnico di Torino accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 59 is accepted for B2.
Does Politecnico di Torino accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not in Politecnico's table of accepted certificates.
Do Indian students need IELTS for Politecnico di Torino?+
Not if their degree or school diploma was taught in English in India. India is on the exemption list; you upload a medium-of-instruction statement instead.
Does my IELTS expire for Politecnico di Torino?+
Politecnico says admission depends only on your language level, not on the date of the certificate.
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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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