The minimum IELTS scores for Canada universities

While there isn’t a minimum Canadian IELTS requirement for immigration, language requirements to enter a top Canadian University are rather stringent, with both an overall score and per-section prerequisites.

For good universities, it is often a total score of 6.5 and a minimum of 6 per section.

Here are the minimum IELTS requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Canadian universities in the world’s top 200.

The Times Higher Education World Rankings is one of the world's most established metrics. It judges universities based on five key performance indicators- teaching, research, citations, international outlook and industry income.

The Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World Rankings is another of the world's premier ranking systems. It rates the world's universities by institution and subject through academic, student, employer, and international indicators.

Alternatively, you can enter your scores into Degrees.ca’s IELTS Score Calculator, which provides you with a list of universities whose requirements you have met.

If you have not met the IELTS requirement for your desired university, there are a few options you can take.

Your application is assessed holistically, which allows you to make up for your low IELTS score with other academic and professional achievements.

Otherwise, you can retake the test, focusing on your weaker sections, and submitting the new score to the university.

Do note that scores are subject to change. For the latest information, please refer to each institution’s website and/or contact the Admissions Office directly.

While IELTS remains the preferred language test for Canadian Universities, there are several other tests you may take to fulfill the language requirements which are accepted by several universities.

These are TOEFL, MELAB and PTE Academic. You can find these score requirements on the university’s website, which differ according to the subject and programme you have chosen.

Having a great IELTS score proves your proficiency in English and opens up doorways for your university aspirations!

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