Universities Accepting Medium of Instruction (MOI) in Place of IELTS/TOEFL

Many international universities accept a Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate if your previous education was conducted in English. This can replace IELTS/TOEFL requirements for eligible programs, saving time and cost while giving access to quality higher education.

Eligibility:
Students whose previous degrees or education were completed in English may be eligible to submit a MOI instead of IELTS/TOEFL. Acceptance depends on the specific program and university. Some universities may also request an online English interview.

Benefits:

• MOI can replace IELTS/TOEFL for eligible programs
• Reduces administrative burden and costs
• Opens access to top universities in Europe, Asia, and the UK

Universities and Official Links:

Germany

• University of Bonn – https://www.uni-bonn.de/en
• University of Hamburg – https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en.html
• RWTH Aachen University – https://www.rwth-aachen.de/

Italy

• University of Bologna – https://www.unibo.it/en
• Sapienza University of Rome – https://www.uniroma1.it/en

Turkey

• Istanbul University – https://www.istanbul.edu.tr/en
• Middle East Technical University – https://www.metu.edu.tr/

Malaysia

• Universiti Putra Malaysia – https://www.upm.edu.my/
• University of Malaya – https://www.um.edu.my/

Hungary

• University of Debrecen – https://www.edu.unideb.hu/

United Kingdom (from stubard.com)

• University of Aberdeen – https://www.abdn.ac.uk/
• University of Birmingham – https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/
• University of Leicester – https://le.ac.uk/
• University of Liverpool – https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/
• University of Reading – https://www.reading.ac.uk/
• University of Southampton – https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

Deadline:

Varies by university and program. Check the official university website for each program’s deadline.

How to Apply:

1. Confirm that your chosen program accepts MOI.
2. Obtain a MOI certificate from your previous institution.
3. Submit your application with the MOI certificate.
4. Complete any additional requirements requested by the university, such as an online interview.

Important Notes:

• MOI acceptance depends on the program and country.

• Some countries, including parts of the UK, USA, and Canada, may still require IELTS/TOEFL for certain programs.

Summary – Application Fees By University Type

No	University / Country	Application Fee?
1	University of Bonn (Germany)	No fee if direct; possible uni‑assist fees
2	University of Hamburg (Germany)	Similar to Bonn – often free direct
3	RWTH Aachen (Germany)	Often free direct (public)
4	University of Bologna (Italy)	Yes (~€50)
5	Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)	Yes (~€30)
6	Istanbul University (Turkey)	Usually yes (approx 100–200 TL)
7	Middle East Technical University (Turkey)	Usually yes (approx 100–200 TL)
8	University of Malaya (Malaysia)	Yes (varies)
9	Universiti Putra Malaysia	Yes (varies)
10	University of Debrecen (Hungary)	Yes (varies)
11	UK Universities (Aberdeen, Birmingham, etc.)	UCAS fee for undergrad; postgraduate often no separate fee