The entrance exams required to study in Canadian universities are - language tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, academic tests like GRE and GMAT, and French proficiency tests like TEF and TEFAQ. The exam requirements depend on the level of study (Undergraduate, postgraduate, etc.), specific program, and the institution. In India, over 1.5 million students take IELTS every year, and it is recognized by over 12,000 institutions worldwide, including universities, colleges, governments, and employers.
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Entrance exams required to study in Canada
The table below has the list of entrance tests required to study in Canada, along with exam duration, exam mode, fee, and minimum score to pass for each:
|
Test |
Exam Duration |
Mode |
Fees |
Minimum Score to Pass |
|
2 hours 45 minutes |
Paper-based and Computer-based |
USD 189 |
6.5 |
|
|
2 hours |
Computer-based and Paper-based |
USD 195 |
Undergraduates: 79+ / Graduates: 80+ |
|
|
2 hours |
Online |
USD 160 |
65–75 |
|
|
CAEL |
3 hours 30 minutes |
Online |
USD 280 |
70 |
|
3 hours (General) |
Online |
USD 126 |
70 |
|
|
1 hour |
Online |
USD 44 |
110/160 |
Note: For IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, CAEL, and CELPIP, the exam has four sections covering Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. In the case of the DUOLINGO test, there are three sections covering Introduction, Adaptive Test, and Reading and Writing.
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Academic exams required to study in Canada
The table below lists the academic exams required to study in Canada, along with exam duration, fee and minimum score to pass for each:
|
Name of the test |
Exam duration |
Total number of question |
Fees |
Minimum score required |
|
2 hours |
82-102 |
USD 213 |
300/340 |
|
|
2 hours 15 minutes |
80 |
USD 250 |
715/800 |
|
|
2 hours 14 minutes |
98 |
USD 130 |
1050/1600 |
Top 5 universities in Canada and the scores required
The table below has the list of top 5 universities in Canada and the minimum score required based on the type of exam taken:
|
Name of the university |
QS World University Ranking 2025 |
TOEFL |
IELTS |
PTE |
CAEL |
DUOLINGO |
|
University of Toronto |
25 |
100 |
6 – 6.5 |
65 |
70 |
120 |
|
McGill University |
29 |
86 or above |
6.5 |
60 – 65 |
70 |
120 |
|
University of British Columbia |
38 |
90 |
6.0 – 6.5 |
65 |
70 |
125 |
|
University of Alberta |
96 |
90 |
5.5 – 6.5 |
60 – 61 |
70 |
125 |
|
University of Waterloo |
115 |
86 |
6.5 |
60 – 68 |
70 |
120 – 125 |
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