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Delft University of Technology IELTS requirement: minimum band scores for 2026

Delft University of Technology based in Delft publishes IELTS Academic minimums for both undergraduate and graduate study. The two cards below show those institutional baselines; the editorial body translates the bands into a study target and lists the programmes that publish their own, higher thresholds.

Undergraduate
6.5overall band
With no published per-section minimum.
CEFR B2
Per-section -

English-taught BSc programmes require IELTS Academic 6.5 overall; no per-section minimum is stated officially.

Graduate
7.0overall band
With no band below 6.5.
CEFR C1
Per-section 6.5

All MSc programmes require IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each section. Certificates older than two years are not accepted; IELTS Online and IELTS Indicator are not accepted.

Last verified 2026-06-08. The figures on this page are taken from Delft University of Technology's own admissions page. Verify against the official source before relying on a specific number; programme directors can revise English requirements between intakes.

Official admissions page

About TU Delft and its IELTS requirement

TU Delft, the Netherlands' largest technical university, asks 6.5 for Bachelor's and a firm 7.0 with no section under 6.5 for every Master's. The graduate bar is one of the stricter ones in continental Europe.

Translating the published minimum into a study target

Undergraduate applicants to TU Delft need an overall IELTS Academic band of 6.5 with no published per-section minimum. In CEFR terms this corresponds to B2. English-taught BSc programmes require IELTS Academic 6.5 overall; no per-section minimum is stated officially.

For graduate study the institutional minimum is overall 7.0 with no band below 6.5 (CEFR C1). All MSc programmes require IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each section. Certificates older than two years are not accepted; IELTS Online and IELTS Indicator are not accepted.

How to prepare for the TU Delft IELTS minimum

A target of 6.5 (CEFR B2) is achievable for candidates with strong school-level English and 4-8 weeks of focused IELTS practice. The fastest gains usually come from Listening and Reading because the question types are predictable and trainable. Sit a full-length practice test first, identify the section that pulls your overall down most, and drill that section before scheduling the live exam.

Official sources

FAQ

Common questions

What is the minimum IELTS score for Delft University of Technology?
For undergraduate study at Delft University of Technology, the published minimum is overall 6.5 with no published per-section minimum. For graduate study, the minimum is overall 7.0 with no band below 6.5. Specific programmes can require higher; the figures here reflect the institutional baseline.
What does 'no band below 6.5' mean at TU Delft?
Every section of the IELTS Academic test must reach 6.5 for TU Delft. In practice the section that drops candidates below this floor is most often Writing, and occasionally Speaking; Listening and Reading tend to be the strongest two for international applicants. A test report with a single section below 6.5 is treated as if the overall band were also below the threshold, regardless of how high the overall actually is.
What if my IELTS score is below the TU Delft minimum?
A score below the TU Delft threshold leaves three practical paths. The first is a retake with focused work on the weakest section. The second is an alternative accepted test - check the university's admissions page for the current list - which sometimes converts more favourably to your skill profile than another IELTS attempt would. The third is a pre-sessional English programme where Netherlands pathways exist; conditional offers are not universal, so confirm in the offer letter before booking flights.

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