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:
- 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:
- Confirm that your chosen program accepts MOI.
- Obtain a MOI certificate from your previous institution.
- Submit your application with the MOI certificate.
- 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.
|
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 |
