IELTS for Study Abroad — Country Score Requirements, Registration and Alternatives

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IELTS Academic is the most widely used English test for foreign university admission. In Bangladesh both the British Council and IDP run IELTS. Master's programmes usually ask for 6.0–7.0 overall with a minimum in each section — the exact score is set by the university and course. Results are usually accepted for 2 years.

Guides

Types of IELTS

IELTS Academic — for university admission
IELTS for UKVI (Academic) — in some UK cases (e.g. below-degree or pre-sessional courses) a Home Office-approved test is needed for the visa
IELTS General Training — usually for migration/work, not study

How scores work

Four sections — Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking — each 0–9 bands, averaged into an overall score. Universities usually give both an overall and a minimum per section (e.g. "6.5 overall, no band below 6.0").

Caution

Ads selling "IELTS certificates without the exam" are fraud. Universities and embassies verify results online — fake certificates lead to cancelled admission and visas, and can bring bans on future applications.

Admission, scholarship, test-score and visa rules can change every year — check the latest information on the university, scholarship provider and embassy websites before you apply.

Official source

FAQ

What IELTS score do I need to study abroad?

Typically 6.0–6.5 overall for undergraduate and 6.5–7.0 for master's, with section minimums. The specific course page is final.

How long is an IELTS result valid?

Most universities and embassies accept it for 2 years from the test date.

Where can I take IELTS in Bangladesh?

Both the British Council and IDP run IELTS in Bangladesh. Book through their official sites, which list centres, dates and fees.

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