Australia Student Visa – IELTS Band Requirements

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The students who are thinking of studying, living or working overseas in English speaking countries must appear for an English proficiency test. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a standardized test to evaluate English aptitude for non-native English language speakers.

1IELTS validity in Australia

For many visa categories in Australia, IELTS is accepted as a proof of English language proficiency. Several professional organization and accrediting bodies in Australia state IELTS as a key requirement. Last year, IELTS was successfully conducted over three million times. It is considered as the prime choice by Australian educational institutions, professional entities and employers to assess the English language aptitude of candidates.

2IELTS band requirement for certificates, diplomas & advanced diplomas

The candidate needs to present evidence that he/she has overall score of minimum 5.5 and in each module no less than band 5.0 to be admitted to any Australian university for certificates, diplomas & advanced diplomas.

3IELTS band requirement for bachelor degrees

The candidate needs to present evidence that he/she has overall score of minimum 6.0 and in each module no less than band 6.0 to be admitted to any Australian university for bachelor degrees.

4IELTS band requirement for Masters degrees

The candidate needs to present evidence that he/she has overall score of minimum 6.0 and in each module no less than band 6.0 to be admitted to any Australian university for bachelor degrees.

Some Master degrees require an overall score of minimum 6.5 and in each module no less than band 6.0 to be admitted in a specific field of study.

5IELTS band requirement for Research programs

The candidate needs to present evidence that he/she has overall score of minimum 6.5 and in each module no less than band 6.0 to be admitted to any Australian university for Research programs.

Though, there are a few Universities also required the overall score of minimum 7.0 in Research Programs.

Originally posted 2018-04-25 19:44:59.

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