IELTS Score Requirements for Canadian Universities
Most Canadian universities require IELTS for international students. Here are the typical requirements.
General Requirements
Undergraduate Programs: Overall 6.0-6.5, no band less than 6.0
Postgraduate Programs: Overall 6.5-7.0, no band less than 6.0
Top Universities Requirements
University of Toronto
- Undergraduate: 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 each band
- Graduate: 7.0 overall, minimum 6.5 each band
University of British Columbia
- Undergraduate: 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 each band
- Graduate: 6.5 overall, varies by program
McGill University
- Undergraduate: 6.5 overall
- Graduate: 6.5 overall, varies by faculty
University of Alberta
- Undergraduate: 6.5 overall, minimum 5.5 each band
- Graduate: 6.5 overall, minimum 5.0 each band
Program-Specific Requirements
- MBA Programs: 7.0-7.5 overall
- Law Programs: 7.0-7.5 overall
- Medicine: 7.0-8.0 overall
- Engineering: 6.5-7.0 overall
Alternative Tests
Some universities also accept:
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE Academic
- Duolingo English Test
- CAEL
Exemptions
You may be exempt if:
- You studied in English for 3+ years
- You're from an English-speaking country
- You completed IB or A-levels in English
