IELTS Requirements in Sri Lanka: Compare University Band Scores
Compare verified IELTS Academic band score requirements for 12 universities in Sri Lanka. Includes minimum overall scores and critical component requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions.
- Bachelor's degree
- 6.0100% of 12 universities in our list ask for this overall band.
- Master's degree
- 6.5100% of 12 universities in our list ask for this overall band.
Figures checked against each university's own admissions page, April 2026. Confirm on the official course page before you apply.
Universities Listed
| University | UGUndergraduate | PGPostgraduate | Per skill |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of ColomboColombo · QS #1001-1200 | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| University of PeradeniyaPeradeniya | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| University of Sri JayewardenepuraNugegoda | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| University of KelaniyaKelaniya | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| University of MoratuwaMoratuwa | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| University of RuhunaMatara | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| Eastern University Sri LankaChenkalady | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| Jaffna UniversityJaffna | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| Sabaragamuwa UniversityBelihuloya | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| Rajarata UniversityMihintale | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| Uva Wellassa UniversityBadulla | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
| Wayamba UniversityKuliyapitiya | 6.0 | 6.5 | — |
Bands are overall minimums. “Per skill” is the lowest band allowed in any one skill; two values mean undergraduate / postgraduate.