Can You Study in Europe Without IELTS?
Written by Zain Aqdas, Founder and lead researcher, Scholarships AtlasPublished 10 August 2026
More universities than you think waive English tests. Alternatives include prior education in English, interviews, or alternative tests like the Duolingo English Test. Many German, French and Scandinavian programmes accept a previous degree taught in English as proof. Search Scholarships Atlas's No IELTS filter to find programmes that don't require a test, but always confirm on the official page, because policies change.
Zain Aqdas
Founder and lead researcher, Scholarships Atlas
Zain Aqdas founded Scholarships Atlas and built its catalogue from official university, government and agency sources. He writes the guides on this site and checks funding details against each programme's published materials before they go out.