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Which universities suit a BSc graduate applying to Poland or Italy with IELTS 6.0?

15 Sept 2026 · Answered by Premlata Shandilya · 2 min read
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IELTS 6.0 is sufficient at both destinations, so the deciding factor is really which country's universities match your specific BSc subjects, since both Poland and Italy evaluate your coursework closely rather than admitting on English score alone.

FactorPolandItaly
IELTS 6.0 acceptedYes, at University of Lodz and most technical universitiesYes, at Politecnico di Milano and Cattolica
Strongest fieldsBusiness, economics, CS, general scienceEngineering, CS, data science, architecture, economics
Cost profileGenerally lower tuition, wider range of English optionsReasonable public-university tuition, regional scholarships available

Italy Is the Stronger Pick for Technical Subjects

  • Where: Politecnico di Milano lists IELTS Academic or General 6.0 or higher for masters admission, strong for engineering, CS and data science.
  • Also consider: Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, which lists IELTS 6.0 or B2 for its English-taught 2-year graduate degrees, strong for economics and management.

Poland Is the Safer, Broader Option

  • Where: University of Lodz explicitly accepts IELTS 6.0 as B2 for English-taught masters applications.
  • Best for: a more average academic profile wanting more English-taught safety options across business, CS and engineering.

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Politecnico di Milano's official language requirements page, Universita Cattolica's English Language Requirement page, and University of Lodz's candidate zone guide for non-Polish citizens, all current university admissions sources.

My Advice

In my experience, students choose between Poland and Italy based on which country sounds more appealing rather than which university's program actually matches their BSc subjects. Shortlist 8 to 10 specific programs in both countries against your transcript first, then let cost and scholarship availability break the tie.

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