IELTS Requirements in Philippines: Compare University Band Scores
Compare verified IELTS Academic band score requirements for 6 universities in Philippines. Includes minimum overall scores and critical component requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions.
- Bachelor's degree
- 5.5–6.0100% of 6 universities in our list ask for this overall band.
- Master's degree
- 6.0–6.583% of 6 universities in our list ask for this overall band.
- Minimum in each skill
- 5.5Most common rule among the 5 universities that publish one.
Figures checked against each university's own admissions page, March 2026 – April 2026. Confirm on the official course page before you apply.
Universities Listed
| University | UGUndergraduate | PGPostgraduate | Per skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Philippines DilimanQuezon City · QS #404 · Per skill 5.5 / 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 / 6.0 |
| Ateneo de Manila UniversityQuezon City · QS #571 · Per skill 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| De La Salle UniversityManila · QS #801 · Per skill 5.5 / 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 5.5 / 6.0 |
| University of Santo TomasManila · QS #1001 · Per skill 5.5 / 6.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 / 6.0 |
| Far Eastern UniversityManila · Per skill 5.5 / 6.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 / 6.0 |
| University of the PhilippinesQuezon City · QS #334 | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
Bands are overall minimums. “Per skill” is the lowest band allowed in any one skill; two values mean undergraduate / postgraduate.