What is the IELTS requirement for UEA?
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International applicants applying to the University of East Anglia are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Besides, the IELTS the University of East Anglia also accepts TOEFL, PTE, and DET scores for English language proficiency.
Tests
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
IELTS
Overall 6.0, with a minimum 5.5 in each component
Overall 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in only two components and 6.0 in the others
PTE
64 overall, with a minimum of 59 in each component
64 overall, with a minimum of 59 in two components and 64 in the others
TOEFL iBT
79, with:
- Reading: 18
- Writing & Listening: 17
- Speaking: 20
79, with:
- Reading: 18
- Writing & Listening: 17
- Speaking: 20
Duolingo
Overall 115, with a minimum of 100 in each component
Overall 115, with a minimum of 100 in two components only and 115 in the others
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Currently, official sources (IDP, British Council, Cambridge) have not confirmed that the IELTS will become an adaptive test (where difficulty changes based on your answers) in 2026. While some third-party websites speculate about "AI-powered questions" or "interactive diagrams," the official exam pattern remains uncertain; everyone gets the same set of questions in the same order.
Yes, the One Skill Retake will be a standard feature for computer-delivered IELTS tests in 2026. This feature allows you to retake one of the four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) if you are unsatisfied with your score, without having to redo the entire exam.
No major official overhaul of the IELTS exam structure has been announced for 2026. The core format: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking and scoring (0-9 bands) remain the same. However the test is evolving in their IELTS question pattern.
To study in the top ranked Masters Universities in Australia, the students may be required to submit English language proficiency scores. So, for admission to top ranked Masters of Humanities & Social Sciences in Australian universities, the students should aim to score an overall 6.5 in IELTS. Besides IELTS, TOEFL or PTE score are also accepted by majority of Australian universities for admission to Masters of Humanities & Social Sciences.
Yes, at the time of admissions to UNCG, international students can submit IELTS test scores. The minimum test scores required in these tests are given below:
| Tests | UG Scores | PG Scores |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 79 on iBT | 79 on iBT |
| IELTS | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Duolingo | 105 | 110 |
| PTE | 53 | 67 |
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