I want to pursue Ph.D from Germany, Denmark or Norway. I got 5.5 in IELTS. Is it possible to get admission for Ph.D? Which country is good?

Yes, Indian students who want to take admission to the University of Leeds are required to submit IELTS or any equivalent English language proficiency score. For UG courses, IELTS score of 6.0 overall is required. Whereas, in PG courses, 6.5 IELTS score is required. 

Indian students thinking to apply to the University of Greater Manchester have to submit IELTS score. Minimum 6.0 IELTS score with 5.5 in each component is required.

• Students can also submit TOEFL score of 80 minimum overall. In Listening and Writing, minimum 17 score, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaki

Yes, Indian students can study at Manchester Met without submitting an IELTS score. Students with a minimum 70% marks in their Class 12th English exam from either the CBSE or CISCE board can study at the university without submitting any other proof of English proficiency. 

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Most English-taught M.Tech programs in Germany require IELTS 6.5 overall with no individual band below 6.0. Alternatively, TOEFL iBT 90+ is accepted. Some universities may waive IELTS if your B.Tech was in English. So, check each university's specific requirements.

Indian students at Lakehead University are required to submit IELTS / TOEFL or equivalent test scores. The test scores vary for the Nursing courses. Minimum scores required in these tests are-