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9 months agoContributor-Level 9
As an international student, it is an admission requirement to take IELTS as English language proficiency is required to be able to study here. Other than English language proficiency, below mentioned are the other admission requirements at MIT School of Engineering:
MIT School of Engineering as an International student:
· Online application form
· Statement of objectives/personal statement
· CV or resume
· Three letters of recommendation
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9 months agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, fulfilling the English language requirement is one of the major admission requirements for international students to study MBA in Europe. Students can refer to the table below for minimum IELTS scores required by the top universities:
University | IELTS Score Requirements |
|---|---|
7.0 or higher | |
6.5 or higher | |
Cambridge Judge Business School | 7.5 or higher |
7.0 or higher | |
7.0 or higher | |
7.5 or higher | |
Imperial College Business School | 6.5 - 7.0 or higher |
Oxford Said Business School | 7.5 or higher |
7.0 or higher | |
7.0 or higher |
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9 months agoContributor-Level 7
OET Exam and IELTS Exam are both popular English proficiency tests. OET is only for healthcare workers, while IELTS is for general or academic use. Many people find OET easier because the topics are related to their medical field only. However, IELTS covers a wider range of topics. It depends on your background.
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Australian National University considers fulfilling the English Language requirements by international students as a top priority before applying for admissions. For IELTS scores, the requirement for undergraduate programs and post graduate programs is a minimum score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. Moreover, the university also accepts scores of the following tests as English language proficiency requirement:
English Language Test | UG Score | PG Score |
|---|---|---|
6.5 or above, no band less than 6.0 | 6.5 or above, no band less than 6.0 | |
80 or above, no section less than 20 | 80 or above, no section less than 20 | |
64 or above, no section less than 55 | 64 or above, no section less than 55 |
A few programs might have specific score requirement, hence it is recommended to refer the official site for programme specific English proficiency score requirements.
New answer posted
9 months agoContributor-Level 10
No. Both formats assess the same skills with the same difficulty level. It depends on your comfort with typing and test-taking preference.
New answer posted
9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, English language proficiency is a mandatory requirement to be fulfilled by international students planning to pursue higher studies from the institute.
IELTS is considered as an acceptable proof of the same along with TOEFL, Cambridge English & the GCSE.
The general requirements for international students are mentioned below:
Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
87-109 | |
5.5-6.5 | |
Cambridge English Language Assessment | First Certificate in English |
GCSE (or equivalent) | Grade 4 (formerly, Grade C) |
New answer posted
9 months agoContributor-Level 10
International applicants from different countries required to submit IELTS score of 6.0, with no band less that 5.5 for undergraduate programs and score of 6.5, with no bands less than 6.0 for postgraduate programs. The accepted English proficiency tests include IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE. Table below lists the overall test scores accepted by the institute:
Test | Undergraduate Requirement | Postgraduate Requirement |
|---|---|---|
IELTS | 6.0 or above, with no band score lower than 5.5 | 6.5 or above, with no band score lower than 6.0 |
TOEFL iBT | 60 or above | 79 or above |
PTE | 50 or above | 58 or above |
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9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, UCL considers IELTS Academic test scores to grant admissions to international students, alongside TOEFL, PTE Academic & Cambridge English Test.
The test score requirement vary greatly for different courses, the below table shows the minimum language tests scores for admission to a BSc in Computer Science course.
Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
92 | |
6.5 | |
Cambridge English: C2 | 176 |
75 |
New answer posted
9 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes. The Reading and Writing sections differ between the two formats of IELTS Academic and General, while Listening and Speaking are the same in both format.
New answer posted
9 months agoContributor-Level 10
No. A valid passport is mandatory for IELTS registration and on the test day. So, one cannot register for IELTS without a passport.
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