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🇺🇸 United States — University of the People

University of the People Scholarships

IELTS Requirement & Application Guide

Overall

6

Components

L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5

Level

UG, PG

Deadline

Rolling admissions

Country

🇺🇸 United States

Coverage

Full tuition fee waiver (tuition-free model with exam fee waivers)

About University of the People Scholarships

University of the People is an accredited, tuition-free, online American university offering degrees in business administration, health science, computer science, and education. It provides scholarships that waive assessment fees for students with financial need. Notably, it is one of the few institutions that accepts both IELTS Academic and General Training for admission.

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IELTS Required

OverallLRWS
65.55.55.55.5

Accepts: Academic / General

Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95

Coverage

  • Full tuition fee waiver (tuition-free model with exam fee waivers)

Tips for Meeting the Requirement

  1. 1.UoPeople requires IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, and uniquely accepts both IELTS Academic and General Training. Choose whichever format you are more comfortable with.
  2. 2.As an online university, strong reading and writing skills are especially important since most interaction happens through written discussion forums and assignments.
  3. 3.UoPeople has rolling admissions with multiple start dates throughout the year, so you can take your IELTS test at any time and apply when ready — no strict deadline pressure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What IELTS score is required for University of the People?
University of the People requires IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. It accepts both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training, which is unusual among US-accredited institutions.
Is University of the People really tuition-free?
Yes, University of the People charges no tuition fees. Students pay only assessment fees (examination fees) per course, and these can be waived through scholarships for students demonstrating financial need.
Does University of the People accept IELTS General Training?
Yes, University of the People is one of the few accredited institutions that accepts IELTS General Training in addition to IELTS Academic. This provides more flexibility for applicants who have taken the General Training version.

आपको विश्वविद्यालय IELTS आवश्यकता पूरा गर्नुहोस्

भर्नाको लागि Band 6.5, 7.0, वा 7.5 मा पुग्न निःशुल्क साप्ताहिक रणनीतिहरू।