IELTS Requirements in South Korea: Compare University Band Scores
Compare verified IELTS Academic band score requirements for 5 universities in South Korea. Includes minimum overall scores and critical component requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions.
- Bachelor's degree
- 6.0–6.580% of 5 universities in our list ask for this overall band.
- Master's degree
- 6.0–6.5100% of 5 universities in our list ask for this overall band.
Figures checked against each university's own admissions page, March 2026. Confirm on the official course page before you apply.
Universities Listed
| University | UGUndergraduate | PGPostgraduate | Per skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAISTDaejeon · QS #56 | 6.5 | 6.5 | — |
| Seoul National UniversitySeoul · QS #31 | 6.5 | 6.0 | — |
| Yonsei UniversitySeoul · QS #56 | 8.0 | 6.5 | — |
| Korea UniversitySeoul · QS #67 | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology)Pohang · QS #100 | 6.0 | 6.0 | — |
Bands are overall minimums. “Per skill” is the lowest band allowed in any one skill; two values mean undergraduate / postgraduate.