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Minimum IELTS Scores to Study in New Zealand Universities
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New Zealand is an emerging study destination among other countries. It would be the best option for international students to pursue higher education. To get into these universities, International students must satisfy the eligibility criteria. International students must prove their English language proficiency by taking language proficiency exams like IELTS. Know everything about the minimum IELTS score requirement to study in New Zealand universities and more.
International students must have heard of Language Proficiency Exams to turn their dream of studying in New Zealand into reality. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is one of international students' most popular language proficiency exams. The minimum IELTS scores to study at specific universities may vary across countries.
IELTS Exams to Study in New Zealand
New Zealand Universities Accepting 5.5 Bands in IELTS
Name of New Zealand University | IELTS Overall Score | IELTS Writing | IELTS Reading | IELTS Listening | IELTS Speaking |
Auckland University of Technology | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Lincoln University | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Massey University | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
University of Auckland | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
University of Canterbury | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
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IELTS Band Score Required to Study in New Zealand
Course Level | Band score required | Academic Requirement |
For Diploma | 6.0 not less than 5.5 | High school |
For Bachelors | 6.0 not less than 5.5 | High school |
For Graduate Diploma | 6.5 not less than 6.0 | Bachelor’s degree |
For Post-graduate Diploma | 6.5 not less than 6.0 | Bachelor’s degree |
For Master’s | 6.5 not less than 6.0 | Bachelor’s degree |
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