can i study in uk with 5.5 band in ielts for ms in mechanical engineering . here the details of my score in ielts L-5.5, R 4.5, W 5.5, S 5.5
FOR MS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
240 Views|Posted 2011-08-03 11:09:42
Asked by Pranshul Gautam
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2011-08-03 14:36:12
Hi Pranshul, the IELTS minimum requirement to pursue Masters in UK is between 6.0-6.5. There are very few universities that accept 6.0 and they may not offer your course of interest. Also, having 6.5 will give you more options in terms of Universities.
Not having a good score can pose difficulties

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2011-08-03 12:03:44
Pranshul...A score of 5.5 in IELTS is like securing 45% in English as far as the admission officers in UK are concerned. You have secured slightly above the minimum required by low rung universities. My IELTS score was 7.0 way back in 1991 when I was applying for UK universities. I was interviewed b
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