Whitehorse, Canada
Yukon University: English test requirements
Yukon University lists English test scores separately for each programme open to international students. Most degrees, diplomas and some certificates ask for IELTS 6.5, while a few certificates and the preparation programmes accept lower scores.
Checked on 2 Nov 2026 against the university's own pages. Universities change their requirements, and some courses ask for more. Always confirm on the university's page before you book a test or apply.
IELTS
UG from 5.5
Foundation 5.0
TOEFL iBT
UG from 59
Foundation 45
PTE Academic
UG from 41
Foundation 32
Duolingo English Test
UG from 95
Foundation 85
Undergraduate (degrees, diplomas and certificates)
Applicants who finished high school in Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the USA or the UK can show eligibility with an official transcript; others submit a test score sheet. Each programme entry on the page states its own scores, grouped here by the IELTS figure.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programmes requiring IELTS 6.5e.g. Business Administration (degree), Aviation Management (diploma), Early Learning (diploma), Science (certificate), Visual Arts (certificate)Source for this group | 6.5no band lower than 6.0 | 87no lower than 20 in each section | 59no lower than 53 in each section | 120Literacy 125, Comprehension 135, Conversation 120, Production 105 |
| Programmes requiring IELTS 6.0e.g. Multimedia Communication (certificate)Source for this group | 6.0no band lower than 5.5 | 79no section minimum listed | 53no lower than 41 in each section | 105Literacy 110, Comprehension 115, Conversation 100, Production 90 |
| Programmes requiring IELTS 5.5e.g. Culinary Arts (certificate), Office Administration (certificate)Source for this group | 5.5no band lower than 5.0 | 59no section minimum listed | 41no lower than 32 in each section | 95Literacy 100, Comprehension 105, Conversation 90, Production 80 |
Programmes requiring IELTS 6.5, other tests: ILAC University Pathway Program PW 3.3
Programmes requiring IELTS 6.0, other tests: ILAC University Pathway Program PW 3.2
Programmes requiring IELTS 5.5, other tests: ILAC University Pathway Program PW 2.2 (Culinary Arts) or PW 1.2 (Office Administration)
“You can confirm your eligibility by submitting the score sheet of one of the English Language Proficiency exams below:”
International admission requirements (by programme)
University preparation
Applies to University Access Pathways and Advanced ESL. No ILAC option is listed for these programmes.
Other tests the university lists
- ILAC University Pathway Program (level set per programme)
“Not on the list” means the test does not appear on the university page we checked. It does not mean the test is refused: the course page or the admissions office may still accept it, so ask them.
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