Exam requirements
Minimum scores for visas, universities, immigration
Exam
Scores are valid 2 years (IELTS/TOEFL); TestDaF/Goethe — lifetime. Universities check EACH section minimum (not just overall): writing is the most common fail. IELTS UKVI is specifically required for UK visas. Check your exact program — masters requirements are higher.
IELTS Academic
UK/Canada/Australia bachelor6.0–6.5
Top-university masters6.5–7.0
Canada Express EntryCLB 7+ (≈6.0)
UK nurses/doctors (NMC/GMC)7.0