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Study Abroad Eligibility Checker
Enter your English-test score and target country to see whether you meet typical university and visa requirements.
▶ Use the calculatorCheck your eligibility
Pick your test and destination, then enter your score to see whether you clear the typical minimum. Minimums vary by university, course and visa stream — always verify with the official body.
About this tool
Enter your English-test score and target country to see whether you meet typical university and visa requirements. LandingPrep is a 100% free platform for IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, CELPIP, Duolingo, GRE and GMAT preparation. Use this tool alongside our free full-length mock tests and speaking & writing practice to plan exactly what score you need and how to reach it.
Typical minimum English scores by destination
These are the typical minimums the checker above scores you against — a realistic floor for mainstream undergraduate and taught-Master's entry. They are a starting point, not a guarantee.
| Test | Canada | Australia | UK | USA | New Zealand | Germany |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS (band) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | — |
| TOEFL iBT (pts) | 86 | — | 80 | 80 | — | 80 |
| PTE Academic (pts) | 60 | 50 | 59 | — | 58 | — |
| CELPIP (level) | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Duolingo (pts) | 110 | — | 110 | 105 | — | — |
A dash means that combination isn't a common route — not that the test is never accepted. Always confirm the exact requirement with the university and the visa authority.
Why "eligible" is only half the answer
- The university minimum and the visa minimum are different bars. You must clear both, and they're set by different bodies — meeting one tells you nothing about the other.
- Per-section minimums catch people out. Many universities want an overall band and no individual band below a floor (often 5.5 or 6.0). A strong overall can still be rejected on one weak skill.
- Competitive courses sit well above the floor. Meeting the minimum makes you eligible, not competitive — top programmes often expect a band or two higher.
- Requirements shift. Visa English rules in particular change with policy; a figure that was right last intake may not be right this one.
- If you're just short on one skill, check whether your destination accepts IELTS One Skill Retake before rebooking the whole test.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Study Abroad Eligibility Checker free?
- Yes, completely free and instant — no account or payment required.
- How accurate is it?
- It uses the official scales and widely-published concordance tables; always confirm final requirements with the test maker or university.