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Yes, you can study with 6 bands of IELTS in Canada, but it depends on the program and institution you choose. International students need to score at least 5.5 bands in each of the four sections of the IELTS test. IELTS is accepted by IRCC as a proof of English Language proficiency to study in Canada. Every year, Canada welcomes almost 485,000 international students who choose to migrate and study in the country. The country has more than 8000 recognized universities, including 31 QS-top-ranking universities, which offer high-quality education to students. There are 1,028,650 international students from 182 different countries studying in Canada.
 

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IELTS score required to study in Canada

The table below has the required IELTS score to study in Canada:
 

  Name of the Program

 IELTS score required

Undergraduate programs

6.0 - 6.5 band score

Post-graduate programs

6.5 - 7.0 band score

Engineering programs, teaching, or education studies

7.0 band score

 

Top 10 universities with the required IELTS score

The table below has the list of top 10 universities with the required IELTS score to study in Canada:
 

Name of the Colleges and University

Overall IELTS

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

University of Toronto

6.5

6

6

6

6

McGill University

6.5

 -

University of British Columbia

6.5

6

6

6

6

University of Alberta

6.5

5

5

5

7.5

York University

6.5

 -

 -

 -

-

Trinity Western University

6.5

 -

Athabasca University

6.5

 -

 -

 -

University of Winnipeg

6.5

 -

 -

 -

 

McMaster University

6.5

5

5

5

5

University of Ottawa

6.5

 -

 

 

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What are the eligibility requirements to study in Canada?

The following are the eligibility requirements to study in Canada:
 

  • Letter of Acceptance
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • A clean criminal record certificate
  • Health insurance
  • Justify the intent to leave Canada
  • A valid passport
  • Passport size photographs
  • Statement of purpose
  • Evidence of Acceptance by Designated Learning Institution
  • Educational documents
  • Language proficiency test results
  • Provincial attestation letter (PAL)

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