26 European Schengen Countries opened admissions on fully-funded Schengen Scholarships in 2022 for the class of 2023 without the need of submitting the IELTS exam.
Preparing for an IELTS exam is not only hectic but also a burden and quite expensive. The whole preparation of IELTS is a whole different struggle. Moreover, it is no surprise it is also a bit heavy on the wallet, especially if you are financially supporting yourself or come from a financially constricted background.
You may be smart enough to pass it but unfortunately, you may not be able to afford it. Your situation could be whatever and however.
Despite it, IELTS is an important exam most individuals are required to pass before studying in various countries.
What if IELTS was not a requirement to study at European Universities? That would be a big relief wouldn’t it be? Well, of course, imagine trying not to manage work hours with study hours or worrying about the registration fee.
It is very possible to study in Schengen countries without IELTS.
Schengen countries include 26 countries in the world from Europe. In addition, you can qualify for the Schengen visa, also known as the European study visa, without the IELTS test.
You can not only apply for an undergraduate degree but a postgraduate and doctorate as well without the IELTS requirement.
The universities that accept international students without the IELTS are top universities in Schengen. Moreover, to make things a lot more convenient, European scholarships are also given to students without the requirements of IELTS. Such as the infamous Erasmus Scholarship and Eiffel Scholarship Program of Excellence in Europe.
Before getting to the list of universities in Schengen countries where you can study without IELTS, let us explain a bit more about how you can study in Europe without IELTS.
Steps to Find Your Degree Courses in Schengen Countries
Follow these simple steps to rule out universities and countries that are not according to your requirements.
- Research your course of interest thoroughly
- Look for the course or courses of interest in the universities that offer it in the European region
- Shortlist the countries and the course of your interest in those specific universities
- After you have applied to all your shortlisted universities, you will be informed to give an interview conducted through video means
- After you have cleared your interview, you will receive a letter of acceptance from any of your personally shortlisted university list
- Then you apply for the visa (without IELTS)
This procedure will help you get to your dream university!
Schengen Countries Offering Scholarships With IELTS Exemption
Let us move on to the list of universities and countries in Europe that do not require IELTS
#1 France Scholarships
France is a very accommodating county when it comes to studying. The best thing about the universities in France is that they do to require any sort of English language proficiency tests like IELTS or TOEFL. They only do so if you have completed your previous degree in English or from a university where the courses were taught in English.
However, they do assess your English in the video interview. Because the video interview with an admissions officer will be considered as your English language proficiency test. Hence, you must give your best performance in English during the interview.
- Parish School of Business
- American Business School, Paris
- EBS Paris
- EPITA Graduate School of Computer Science
- ESAIP School of Engineers
- ESC Rennes School of Business, France
- ESGCI, Paris
- ESLSCA Business School
- IESA International
- INSEEC Business School
- ISC Paris
- NEOMA Business School
- Paris School of Business
- SKEMA Business School
- Toulouse Business School
#2 Germany Scholarships
Germany is a very infamous country because of its tuition-free facility. They have mastered the Higher Education standards. They have a huge number of universities that do not require any English proficiency tests like IELTS and TOEFL.
However, you are required to present a Medium of Instruction Certificate (MOI) that states that your previous educational institute was English medium. Most universities accept his certificate as an English proficiency test.
- University of Siegen
- University of Kaiserslautern
- University of Giessen
- Free University of Berlin
- University of Koblenz and Landau
- Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
- Braunschweig University of Technology
- University of Kiel
- University of Kassel
- The University of Applied Sciences
- Flensburg University of Applied Sciences
- Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
- Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences
- Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
- University of Koblenz Landau
- Technische Hochschule Deggendorf
- University of Passau
- University of Hildesheim
- Ruhr University Bochum
- TH Köln
- University of Freiburg
- University of Siegen
- University of Bayreuth
- University of Bonn
- Chemnitz University of Technology
- Hochschule Stralsund
- Mittweida University
#3 Italy Scholarships
Italy is a very student-friendly country. It is an inexpensive country to study and live in, especially for students, as the tuition fees are very low.
Any certificate that states that your previous degree or educational institute taught courses in English or was an English medium then you are good to go!
- Sapienza University of Rome
- University of Trento
- University of Pisa
- John Cabot University
- Polytechnic University of Milan
- University of Padua
- Univ of Florence
- University of Milan
- University of Roma
- University of Bolonga
- University of Turin
- University of Naples Federico II
- University of Verona
- Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria
- University of Genoa
#4 Belgium Scholarships
Belgium is a very diverse country, as it has three official languages. Because of its diversity, it is easy for international students to adjust.
Universities that do not require IELTS or TOEFL are limited. The procedure is the same as in Germany and Italy. All you need to do is; perform well in your interview as it acts as an English proficiency test and ensure that you are able to provide an official declaration that states that you have been taught in an English medium school or university as evidence.
- Vrije Uiversiteit Brussel
- Ghent University
- University of Antwerp
- ULiège
- Hasselt University
#5 Poland Scholarships
Poland is home to 14 universities that have a high rank in the QS world university rankings. Not only that but it is also the home to the oldest university in the world; Jagiellonian University. It has affordable tuition fees and not a very expensive living.
Poland also considers its video interview with the respective university’s admission officer, as an IELTS or TOEFL. You will also be required to give evidence that your previous education institute was English medium. However, you may also be required to give universities own English language proficiency exam but it will not be IELTS or TOEFL.
- Jagiellonian University
- Adam Mickiewicz University
- Warsaw University of Technology
- Medical University of Warsaw
- University of Bialystok
- Medical University of Gdansk
- Kozminski University
#6 Sweden Scholarships
Sweden’s education system is one of the top-ranked in the world, studying in Sweden would be a dream come true.
You are automatically exempted to give IELTS and TOEFL if you can provide a certificate or evidence that the mode of studying in your previous educational system was English for at least more than one year.
- Lund University
- Uppsala University
- Stockholm University
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- UMEA University
- University of Gothenburg
- Dalarna University
- Chalmers University of Technology
#7 Spain Scholarships
Spain offers various degrees known as Versatile Degree Programs that are taught in English. It also offers exemption from any English proficiency tests.
- Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
- The University of Salamanca
- Pablo de Olavide University
- University of Valencia
#8 Norway Scholarships
Norway offers many facilities to the students that study in their educational institutes. It has a very diverse education prospect and a high accommodating lifestyle. Moreover, four Norwegian universities have been featured in QS world university rankings.
Norway offers students to apply without IELTS if they have completed secondary or high school examinations of their region in English. If so, then an official declaration or certificate will be needed to provide as evidence. Plus, the video interview through multimedia means is necessary to give.
- Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
- Pablo de Olavide University
- University of Valencia
- University of Oslo
- University of Bergen
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- University of Tromso
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences
- University of South-Eastern Norway
#9 Latvia Scholarships
You may have not heard of Latvia, but this country does provide world-class education. ‘You are exempted from taking IELTS if you can provide evidence that you have studied in an English medium educational institute previously.
- Riga Technical University
- Riga Stradins University
- University of Liepaja
- Ventspils University College
- Daugavpils University
- University of Latvia
#10 Denmark Scholarships
Denmark also offers top-class education like Latvia. You need to provide proof that you have studied courses or subjects in English in your previous educational system. Only then you will be exempted from any English proficiency test.
- University of Copenhagen
- Technical University of Denmark
- University of Southern Denmark
- Aarhus University
- Vejle Bussiness College
- KEA College
- Metropol University
- ZIBAT
#11 Cyprus Scholarships
Cyprus is a multilingual island but the common language spoken is English. Cyprus offers a very affordable living style and education. Following listed Cyprus universities offer
- The University of Cyprus
- Eastern Mediterranean University
- Cyprus university of technology
- University of Nicosia
- Cyprus International University
- Near East University
- Frederick University
- Americans College
- University of Kyrenia
- The University of West England
- The middle east Technical University
#12 Ireland Scholarships
Ireland was previously a part of Great Britain. This island is advancing at a high pace. It is possible to study without IELTS, TOEFL, or any English proficiency test if you can provide an official certificate or declaration that your previous education institute was in English.
- Maynooth University
- The National University of Ireland, Galway
- University of Limerick
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
- Dublin Institute of Technology
- Dublin City University
- Nui Galway
- Trinity College Dublin
- University College Cork
- University College Dublin
- Trinity College Dubin
#13 Netherlands Scholarships
The Netherlands is also an affordable country for students with fine international study programmers. It has very innovative and direct teaching methods. It is home to many international students and is very popular among students.
The procedure of IELTS exemption in the Netherlands is the same as in Irelands. Following the Netherlands Universities offer admissions with IELTS or IELTS alternative exam-certs:
- University of Amsterdam
- Wageningen University & Research
- University of Groningen
- Leiden University
#14 Finland Scholarships
Finland rules out the requirement for IELTS or any other English proficiency exam if you can give proof that you have been taught in English in your previous education institute.
- Arcade University
- LUT University
- HAMK Hame University of Applied Sciences
- LAB University of Applied Sciences
- Hanken School of Economics
- Helsinki School of Business
- Kajaani University of Applied Sciences
- Metropolitan University
