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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
No, IELTS is not mandatory to study at Concordia Uni. Indian students can submit valid scores in alternate tests like Duolingo, PTE Academic, or TOEFL-iBT. Mentioned below are the minimum scores accepted by the university for these tests:
| English Proficiency Test | Minimum Acceptable Score |
|---|---|
| Duolingo | 105 |
| TOEFL-iBT | 70 |
| PTE Academic | 50 |
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
English is the language of instruction at Simon Fraser Uni. So, Indian students have to meet the English language requirements. For UG admission, students can either have minimum 70% in their Secondary School English or submit IELTS / TOEFL scores. Minimum scores required in IELTS or equivalent tests are-
| Tests | Minimum Scores |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 90 for PG, 88 for UG |
| IELTS | Overall 6.5 |
| PTE | Overall 65 |
| Duolingo | Overall 125 |
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
While Vistula Uni does require students to submit an English test score, IELTS is not the only one accepted by the university. Students can also provide one of the alternative test scores like TOEFL (72) or Cambridge English (Level C2 or C1). Students with a Medium of Instruction (MOI) are also eligible to study here.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Indian students can study at Saint Louis Uni without IELTS. Students can submit a valid score in either the PTE, Duolingo, or TOEFL-iBT to prove their English proficency.
Contact one of our Shiksha Study Abroad counsellors to know more.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Minimum scores required at the UG and PG courses of Waikato University vary. Given below is the range of scores accepted at the Uni of Waikato-
- IELTS: 6.0 - 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: 80 - 90
- PTE: 46 - 56
- Duolingo: 105 - 120
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3 months agoContributor-Level 9
For admission to the Graduate courses of Penn State University, the minimum scores of IELTS will vary as per the course. Minimum scores required for Penn State Uni UG courses are given below-
| Tests | Minimum Scores for UG Courses |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 80 on iBT |
| Duolingo | 120 |
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, the Griffith College does offer IELTS waiver to Indian students. Students with strong scores in their Class 12th English board exams (minimum 65%) or their UG degree taught entirely in English can use a Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate to study at Griffith College Dublin.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
The minimum IELTS scores or equivalent will vary for the PG courses. For the first-year international students, the minimum and recommended scores mentioned by MIT University are given below-
Tests | Minimum Score | Recommended Score |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL | 90 | 100 |
IELTS | 7 | 7.5 |
PTE | 65 | 70 |
Duolingo | 120 | 125 |
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
The IELTS exam pattern in 2026 is same. It still has four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
| Section | Duration | Questions/Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | 30 minutes | 40 questions |
| Reading | 60 minutes | 40 questions |
| Writing | 60 minutes | 2 tasks |
| Speaking | 11–14 minutes | 3 parts |
The first three parts (Listening, Reading, and Writing) are taken together on the same day. The Speaking test can be on the same day or up to 7 days before or after.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Indian students can enroll at Brown Uni without submitting IELTS score. Students can submit an alternative proof of English proficiency. This includes other tests like TOEFL, Duolingo, and PTE.
Given below are the minimum scores accepted for each test:
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL-iBT | 5.5 |
| IELTS | 8.0 |
| DET | 130 |
| PTE English | 75 |
| Cambridge English | 191 |
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