IELTS Requirements in Singapore: Compare University Band Scores
Compare verified IELTS Academic band score requirements for 8 universities in Singapore. Includes minimum overall scores and critical component requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions.
- Bachelor's degree
- 6.0–6.5100% of 8 universities in our list ask for this overall band.
- Master's degree
- 6.588% of 8 universities in our list ask for this overall band.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National University of SingaporeSingapore · QS #8 | 6.5 | 6.5 | — |
| Nanyang Technological UniversitySingapore · QS #15 | 6.5 | 6.5 | — |
| Singapore University of Technology and DesignSingapore · QS #270 | 6.5 | 6.5 | — |
| Singapore Management UniversitySingapore · QS #511-520 | 6.5 | 7.0 | — |
| Singapore Institute of TechnologySingapore | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| Singapore University of Social SciencesSingapore | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| James Cook University SingaporeSingapore | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| Curtin SingaporeSingapore | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
Bands are overall minimums. “Per skill” is the lowest band allowed in any one skill; two values mean undergraduate / postgraduate.