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IELTS score requirement for University of Calgary

University of Calgary based in Calgary, Alberta applies a single IELTS floor at both undergraduate and graduate level: overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0. Programme-specific minimums sit above this floor; the breakdown below lists every programme on this page that does.

Undergraduate
6.5overall band
With no band below 6.0.
CEFR B2
Per-section 6.0

Standard undergraduate admission; Nursing and Education require higher.

Graduate
6.5overall band
With no band below 6.0.
CEFR B2
Per-section 6.0

Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum. Several programmes set 7.0 — e.g. Social Work (7.0, no section below 6.0) and graduate Education (7.0 overall).

Last verified 2026-06-02. The figures on this page are taken from University of Calgary's own admissions page. Verify against the official source before relying on a specific number; programme directors can revise English requirements between intakes.

Official admissions page

About Calgary and its IELTS requirement

Calgary asks for IELTS 6.5 with no section below 6.0 at both undergraduate and graduate level, with higher bars for Nursing, Education and Social Work (7.0). The central minimum is a floor, not the programme requirement.

Translating the published minimum into a study target

Undergraduate applicants to Calgary need an overall IELTS Academic band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0. In CEFR terms this corresponds to B2. Standard undergraduate admission; Nursing and Education require higher.

For graduate study the institutional minimum is overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0 (CEFR B2). Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum. Several programmes set 7.0 — e.g. Social Work (7.0, no section below 6.0) and graduate Education (7.0 overall).

How to prepare for the Calgary IELTS minimum

A target of 6.5 (CEFR B2) is achievable for candidates with strong school-level English and 4-8 weeks of focused IELTS practice. The fastest gains usually come from Listening and Reading because the question types are predictable and trainable. Sit a full-length practice test first, identify the section that pulls your overall down most, and drill that section before scheduling the live exam.

Other English tests Calgary accepts

IELTS Academic accepted; TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted. Many graduate programmes set requirements above the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum.

Alternatives and thresholds change between intakes. Confirm on the official admissions page before relying on a specific alternative test.

Common questions

What is the minimum IELTS score for University of Calgary?
For undergraduate study at University of Calgary, the published minimum is overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0. For graduate study, the minimum is overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0. Specific programmes can require higher; the figures here reflect the institutional baseline.
What does 'no band below 6.0' mean at Calgary?
Calgary treats the four IELTS Academic sections as independent gates. Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking must each clear 6.0 on their own. A score of 5.5 in any one of them — even when paired with a 7.0 elsewhere — means the application is filed as not meeting the English-language requirement and is set aside before it reaches the academic reviewer.
Does Calgary accept other English tests besides IELTS?
Yes. IELTS Academic accepted; TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted. Many graduate programmes set requirements above the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum. Acceptance and thresholds for alternative tests can change from one admission cycle to the next; the University of Calgary admissions page linked above is the authoritative source.
What if my IELTS score is below the Calgary minimum?
A short-fall against the Calgary minimum is fixable rather than fatal in most admission cycles. Candidates who retake IELTS after four to six weeks of targeted practice on their lowest section commonly close a half-band gap. Targeted practice means full-length papers under timed conditions, not topical revision; the section that pulled you down on the last sitting is almost always the one that will pull you down again unless you specifically drill it.

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