Who this page is for
Indian applicants who already have (or expect) an IELTS Academic score and need to know what doors it opens.
Overview
Plan around 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 for a taught master's unless a page says otherwise. The USA may want TOEFL. The UK may want IELTS for UKVI for the visa even when the university has already accepted Academic. Germany and some EU programmes mix English tests with APS and blocked-account timelines that have nothing to do with the band.
Planning numbers — confirm on the programme
| Destination | Common master's line | Visa / extra |
|---|---|---|
| UK | 6.5 / 6.0 | UKVI SELT for many Student visas |
| Australia | 6.5 / 6.0 | Subclass 500 instrument in force |
| Canada | 6.5 | DLI offer; later PGWP English is separate |
| USA | 6.5–7.0 or TOEFL 80–100 | F-1 is not a SELT list |
| Ireland | 6.5 | Programme page |
| Germany | 6.5–7.0 | APS; some programmes prefer TOEFL |
| New Zealand | 6.5 | Visa list in force |
MBA and MS are not the same sitting
MBA pages are more likely to want 7.0. MS / STEM often stay on 6.5 but can add section floors for teaching assistantships in the US.
Verify on the official source
Fees, dates, accepted scores and visa rules change. Confirm the current figure on the official test, university, regulator or government page before you book or pay. StudyWhere is an advisor, not the test owner.
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