Is IELTS compulsory at Heriot-Watt University for Indian students?

The need of IELTS test for obtaining a student visa is based on two things-

1. Your course: If your selected course is not offered in English then, you might not be required to appear for the IELTS test.
2. Alternatives: In case your college and visa officials permit, you can attempt to write other English tests like TOEFL, Duolingo and PTE.

Most institutions in Singapore accept an IELTS score in the range: 6.0 to 7.5 based on the level of the course a student is applying to. 

Mentioned below are the general language requirements for admission in Singapore:

For an Australian student visa (subclass 500), the minimum IELTS score required is usually 6.0 overall, with no individual band lower than 5.5. This requirement applies to most postgraduate programs; however, some specific courses may demand higher scores, often around 6.5 or more.

An IELTS score of 6.0 is generally considered a minimum requirement for many universities and programs in Australia, particularly at the postgraduate level. While it may not be classified as an excellent score.

Several reputable universities in Australia accept an overall IELTS score of 6.0 for master's admissions. Some of these include:

• Australian National University (ANU)
• Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
• Flinders University
• University of Tasmania
• Swinburne University of Technology
• University of Southern Queensland
• Charles Sturt University
• James Cook University