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Typical IELTS scores, rough costs, student visas and post-study options for popular countries, with links to the official sources.
This is general information, not advice. Requirements, fees and visa rules change, so always check the official website and the university’s own course page before you apply.
Australia
Often 6.0–6.5 overall; many postgraduate and health courses ask for more.
Read the Australia guideCanada
Often 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0; colleges may accept a little lower.
Read the Canada guideUK
Often 6.0–7.0 overall, set per course. Some visa routes need an IELTS for UKVI test.
Read the UK guideSouth Korea
English-taught programmes often ask for 5.5–6.5; some ask for TOPIK (Korean) instead.
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