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Set your IELTS band and study level to see, live, which destinations you meet the typical English requirement for. Each university sets its own requirement, so use this as a guide.
Drag to your overall IELTS band and pick your study level. Results update instantly. Most universities also accept TOEFL, PTE Academic and Duolingo.
| Destination | Typical minimum | Your status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 6.0 | Student visas for degree study require at least CEFR B2; many universities and courses ask higher (e.g. 6.5–7.0). | |
| Canada | 6.5 | IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) is the common baseline; some programs accept 6.0. | |
| Australia | 6.0 | Typically 6.0 for undergraduate and 6.5 for postgraduate; nursing, teaching and health often require 7.0. | |
| United States | 6.0 | Varies widely by university; TOEFL is equally common. Many undergrad programs accept 6.0, graduate 6.5–7.0. | |
| Germany | 6.0 | For English-taught programs. German-taught programs require German proficiency (e.g. TestDaF / DSH) instead. | |
| United Arab Emirates | 6.0 | International branch campuses generally follow their home-university English requirements. | |
| France | 6.0 | For English-taught programs. French-taught programs require French proficiency (e.g. DELF/DALF, TCF). | |
| New Zealand | 6.0 | Typically 6.0 undergraduate and 6.5 postgraduate; some programs require 7.0. | |
| South Africa | 6.0 | Instruction is largely in English; some universities waive IELTS for applicants from English-medium schooling. | |
| India | 6.0 | For international/English-taught programs; requirements vary by institution. |
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Indicative typical minimums across our partner universities. Each university and program sets its own requirement, so always confirm the exact score on your program's English-language requirements page. Source: IELTS.org, band scores explained. Last verified 9 September 2026.
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