{"id":76864,"date":"2026-03-11T08:10:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T08:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=76864"},"modified":"2026-06-09T10:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T10:02:12","slug":"ielts-6-band-universities-in-uk-for-masters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-6-band-universities-in-uk-for-masters\/","title":{"rendered":"IELTS 6 Band Universities in UK for Masters 2026: Complete List with Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>IELTS 6.0 is accepted at UK universities ranked as high as QS #97 (Nottingham) and several others in the top 500.<\/li>\n\n    <li>IELTS UKVI (not standard Academic) is required for the UK Student Visa application.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Tuition fees at UK universities accepting IELTS 6.0 range from Rs. 12.70 lakh to Rs. 45.40 lakh per year.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Indian students can apply for GREAT Scholarships worth Rs.12.70 lakh (\u00a310,000) at select universities.<\/li>\n\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for: Indian students with IELTS 6.0 targeting a UK Masters in 2026-27.\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span 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href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-6-band-universities-in-uk-for-masters\/#Is_IELTS_6_Band_Enough_for_Masters_in_UK\" title=\"Is IELTS 6 Band Enough for Masters in UK?\">Is IELTS 6 Band Enough for Masters in UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-6-band-universities-in-uk-for-masters\/#Best_Masters_Courses_in_UK_Accepting_IELTS_6_Band\" title=\"Best Masters Courses in UK Accepting IELTS 6 Band\">Best Masters Courses in UK Accepting IELTS 6 Band<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-6-band-universities-in-uk-for-masters\/#IELTS_65_Band_Universities_in_UK_for_Masters_One_Step_Up\" title=\"IELTS 6.5 Band Universities in UK for Masters: One Step Up\">IELTS 6.5 Band Universities in UK for Masters: One Step Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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Universities in UK for Masters\">Cost of Studying at IELTS 6 Band Universities in UK for Masters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-6-band-universities-in-uk-for-masters\/#What_to_Do_When_Things_Go_Wrong\" title=\"What to Do When Things Go Wrong\">What to Do When Things Go Wrong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-6-band-universities-in-uk-for-masters\/#3_Things_to_Do_Now_If_You_Have_IELTS_6_Band_and_Want_UK_Masters\" title=\"3 Things to Do Now If You Have IELTS 6 Band and Want UK Masters\">3 Things to Do Now If You Have IELTS 6 Band and Want UK Masters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-6-band-universities-in-uk-for-masters\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_IELTS_6_Band_Universities_in_UK_for_Masters\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About IELTS 6 Band Universities in UK for Masters\">Frequently Asked Questions About IELTS 6 Band Universities in UK for Masters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ef13cc1\" id=\"strong-30-ielts-6-band-universities-in-uk-for-masters-the-verified-2026-list-strong\" data-block-id=\"ef13cc1\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_IELTS_6_Band_Universities_in_UK_for_Masters_The_Verified_2026_List\"><\/span><strong>30+ IELTS 6 Band Universities in UK for Masters: The Verified 2026 List<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>All INR figures use an exchange rate of Rs.127 per GBP. Fees are indicative; always verify on the official university admissions page before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IELTS Requirement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>QS Rank 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual Fees (GBP)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Annual Fees (INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/sheffield.ac.uk\/postgraduate\/english-language\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Sheffield<\/a><\/td><td>6.5 (some STEM depts. 6.0 verify per programme)<\/td><td>#92<\/td><td>\u00a323,000\u2013\u00a332,000<\/td><td>Rs.29.21L\u2013Rs.40.64L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottingham.ac.uk\/studywithus\/international-applicants\/spend-part-of-your-degree-here\/english-language-proficiency.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Nottingham<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#97<\/td><td>\u00a322,000\u2013\u00a335,750<\/td><td>Rs.27.94L\u2013Rs.45.40L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpool.ac.uk\/international\/applying\/entry-requirements\/english-language-requirements\/international-english-language-tests\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Liverpool<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#147<\/td><td>\u00a321,000\u2013\u00a329,000<\/td><td>Rs.26.67L\u2013Rs.36.83L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aru.ac.uk\/international\/entry-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anglia Ruskin University<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#201-250<\/td><td>\u00a315,000\u2013\u00a320,000<\/td><td>Rs.19.05L\u2013Rs.25.40L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/le.ac.uk\/study\/international-students\/english-language-requirements\/equivalent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Leicester<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#326<\/td><td>\u00a310,000\u2013\u00a325,000<\/td><td>Rs.12.70L\u2013Rs.31.75L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brunel.ac.uk\/international\/english-language-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brunel University London<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#385<\/td><td>\u00a321,000\u2013\u00a330,000<\/td><td>Rs.26.67L\u2013Rs.38.10L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.ac.uk\/international\/courses-and-entry-requirements\/international-entry-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Huddersfield<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#524<\/td><td>\u00a315,000\u2013\u00a320,000<\/td><td>Rs.19.05L\u2013Rs.25.40L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coventry.ac.uk\/international-students-hub\/entry-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coventry University<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#558<\/td><td>\u00a316,000\u2013\u00a321,000<\/td><td>Rs.20.32L\u2013Rs.26.67L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plymouth.ac.uk\/international\/how-to-apply\/english-language-requirements\/ielts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Plymouth<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#613<\/td><td>\u00a317,000\u2013\u00a319,000<\/td><td>Rs.21.59L\u2013Rs.24.13L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mmu.ac.uk\/study\/international\/before-you-apply\/english-language-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manchester Metropolitan University<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#643<\/td><td>\u00a320,000\u2013\u00a322,500<\/td><td>Rs.25.40L\u2013Rs.28.57L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdx.ac.uk\/international\/entry-requirements-for-international-students\/english-language-requirements-for-international-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Middlesex University London<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#801-850<\/td><td>\u00a318,000\u2013\u00a318,600<\/td><td>Rs.22.86L\u2013Rs.23.62L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmu.ac.uk\/international\/en\/entry-requirements.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">De Montfort University<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#801-850<\/td><td>\u00a315,000\u2013\u00a321,300<\/td><td>Rs.19.05L\u2013Rs.27.05L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bournemouth.ac.uk\/study\/international\/international-entry-requirements\/english-language-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bournemouth University<\/a><\/td><td>6.0\u20136.5<\/td><td>#801-850<\/td><td>\u00a319,000\u2013\u00a323,000<\/td><td>Rs.24.13L\u2013Rs.29.21L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.herts.ac.uk\/international\/apply\/application-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Hertfordshire<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#901-950<\/td><td>\u00a317,250\u2013\u00a318,800<\/td><td>Rs.21.91L\u2013Rs.23.88L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salford.ac.uk\/international\/english-language-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Salford<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#901-950<\/td><td>\u00a314,400\u2013\u00a321,540<\/td><td>Rs.18.29L\u2013Rs.27.36L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lsbu.ac.uk\/study\/undergraduate\/entry-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London South Bank University<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#901-950<\/td><td>\u00a317,600\u2013\u00a318,600<\/td><td>Rs.22.35L\u2013Rs.23.62L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rgu.ac.uk\/study\/international-students\/english-language-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robert Gordon University<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#951-1000<\/td><td>\u00a313,000\u2013\u00a325,000<\/td><td>Rs.16.51L\u2013Rs.31.75L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beds.ac.uk\/international\/international-entry-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Bedfordshire<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#1001-1200<\/td><td>\u00a317,000\u2013\u00a318,000<\/td><td>Rs.21.59L\u2013Rs.22.86L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk\/international-students\/english-language-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leeds Beckett University<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#1001-1200<\/td><td>\u00a318,440<\/td><td>Rs.23.42L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uel.ac.uk\/regions\/english-language-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of East London<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#1001-1200<\/td><td>\u00a314,000\u2013\u00a317,000<\/td><td>Rs.17.78L\u2013Rs.21.59L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gcu.ac.uk\/internationalstudy\/howtoapply\/englishlanguagerequirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Glasgow Caledonian University<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#1001-1200<\/td><td>\u00a315,200\u2013\u00a319,400<\/td><td>Rs.19.30L\u2013Rs.24.64L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lancashire.ac.uk\/international-students\/english-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Central Lancashire<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#1001-1200<\/td><td>\u00a315,500\u2013\u00a317,900<\/td><td>Rs.19.68L\u2013Rs.22.73L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tees.ac.uk\/sections\/international\/english.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teesside University<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#1251-1300<\/td><td>\u00a310,000\u2013\u00a317,000<\/td><td>Rs.12.70L\u2013Rs.21.59L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northampton.ac.uk\/international\/english-language-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Northampton<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>#1201-1400<\/td><td>\u00a322,000\u2013\u00a324,000<\/td><td>Rs.27.94L\u2013Rs.30.48L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/online.sunderland.ac.uk\/admission-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Sunderland<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>NR<\/td><td>\u00a313,000\u2013\u00a317,500<\/td><td>Rs.16.51L\u2013Rs.22.23L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwl.ac.uk\/international\/your-country\/english-language-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of West London<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>NR<\/td><td>\u00a315,000\u2013\u00a318,500<\/td><td>Rs.19.05L\u2013Rs.23.50L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/greatermanchester.ac.uk\/study\/international\/english-language-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Bolton<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>NR<\/td><td>\u00a312,000\u2013\u00a314,000<\/td><td>Rs.15.24L\u2013Rs.17.78L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cumbria.ac.uk\/study\/international-students\/entry-requirements\/english-language-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Cumbria<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>NR<\/td><td>\u00a313,000\u2013\u00a315,000<\/td><td>Rs.16.51L\u2013Rs.19.05L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcu.ac.uk\/international\/your-application\/english-language-and-english-tests\/accepted-qualifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Birmingham City University<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>NR<\/td><td>\u00a316,000\u2013\u00a319,000<\/td><td>Rs.20.32L\u2013Rs.24.13L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlv.ac.uk\/international\/making-an-application\/language-entry-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Wolverhampton<\/a><\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>NR<\/td><td>\u00a313,200\u2013\u00a315,200<\/td><td>Rs.16.76L\u2013Rs.19.30L<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The overall IELTS score is only part of the picture. Most UK universities also set minimum per-component scores, typically 5.5 in each skill. A writing score of 5.0 with a 6.0 overall will still result in rejection you rejected at many programs. Always check the component requirements on the specific programme page, not just the institution&#8217;s general minimum.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IELTS-6-band-universities-in-UK-for-Masters-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-79635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IELTS-6-band-universities-in-UK-for-Masters-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IELTS-6-band-universities-in-UK-for-Masters-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IELTS-6-band-universities-in-UK-for-Masters-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IELTS-6-band-universities-in-UK-for-Masters-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IELTS-6-band-universities-in-UK-for-Masters.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-8e21067\" id=\"strong-russell-group-universities-accepting-ielts-6-0-to-6-5-for-uk-masters-strong\" data-block-id=\"8e21067\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Russell_Group_Universities_Accepting_IELTS_60_to_65_for_UK_Masters\"><\/span><strong>Russell Group Universities Accepting IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 for UK Masters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Several<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/russell-group-universities-uk-list-of-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Russell Group universities<\/a>, the UK&#8217;s 24 research-intensive institutions, accept Masters applicants with <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/ielts-score-for-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS<\/a> 6.0 to 6.5 depending on the department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>General IELTS Minimum<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes for Indian Students<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Sheffield<\/td><td>6.5 overall, 6.0 per component (institutional minimum)<\/td><td>Some STEM and Computer Science programs may accept 6.0 overall; verify <a href=\"http:\/\/sheffield.ac.uk\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>. MBA and Law require 6.5.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Nottingham<\/td><td>6.0 (some programmes 6.5)<\/td><td>Business and Journalism departments require 6.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Liverpool<\/td><td>6.0 (some programmes 6.5)<\/td><td>Engineering and Science often 6.0; Management may need 6.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Queen Mary University of London<\/td><td>6.5 overall, no band below 6.0<\/td><td>Some schools allow 6.5 with Writing at 6.5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> If you are applying to Sheffield or Liverpool with IELTS 6.0, target STEM, Computer Science, or Data Analytics programs first; those departments are most likely to have 6.0 as their actual threshold. Business and Law at the same universities nearly always require 6.5.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-bc3f5d1\" id=\"strong-is-ielts-6-band-enough-for-masters-in-uk-strong\" data-block-id=\"bc3f5d1\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_IELTS_6_Band_Enough_for_Masters_in_UK\"><\/span><strong>Is IELTS 6 Band Enough for Masters in UK?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, IELTS 6.0 is enough for university admission, but there are conditions for the visa. Here is what both requirements mean for Indian students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>University admission:<\/strong> Most <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/uk\/universities-colleges-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK universities<\/a> accept IELTS 6.0 for postgraduate programs. Some departments, particularly Business, Law, and Journalism, set the minimum at 6.5. Always check the specific program&#8217;s admissions page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UK Student Visa:<\/strong> The Home Office requires a minimum of 5.5 in every individual IELTS component. A 6.0 overall, with all four skills at 5.5 or above, satisfies the visa language requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Which IELTS should you take?<\/strong> Take IELTS for <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/exams\/ielts\/ukvi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UKVI <\/a>(Academic) from day one. Standard Academic is accepted for university admission but is not a Secure English Language Test (SELT). For the Student Visa, a SELT is required. If you take standard Academic, you will need a second UKVI test before applying for your visa, with the same difficulty, extra cost, and a lost test date. IELTS UKVI covers both admission and visa in a single sitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can you study Masters in UK without IELTS?<\/strong> Some universities waive IELTS for admission if your undergraduate was entirely English-medium and you provide a letter from your institution confirming the exemption. This waiver does not automatically apply to the visa. Confirm with admissions whether their <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/cas-letter-uk-fees-requirements-sample-and-processing-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAS<\/a> confirmation satisfies the Home Office SELT requirement before skipping the test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Indian students who take standard Academic, receive a 6.0 offer, and then discover they need UKVI for the visa is one of the most common and avoidable mistakes we see. Book UKVI from the start; the test content is identical and the cost is the same.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3e1b02b\" id=\"strong-best-masters-courses-in-uk-accepting-ielts-6-band-strong\" data-block-id=\"3e1b02b\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Masters_Courses_in_UK_Accepting_IELTS_6_Band\"><\/span><strong>Best Masters Courses in UK Accepting IELTS 6 Band<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Programme<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IELTS Requirement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Top Universities Accepting 6.0<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSc Computer Science \/ IT<\/td><td>6.0\u20136.5<\/td><td>University of Sheffield, Brunel, De Montfort, Coventry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSc Data Science \/ Analytics<\/td><td>6.0\u20136.5<\/td><td>University of Nottingham, Liverpool, Middlesex<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSc Mechanical \/ Civil Engineering<\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>University of Huddersfield, Robert Gordon, Plymouth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MBA<\/td><td>6.0\u20136.5<\/td><td>Coventry, Manchester Metropolitan, Leeds Beckett<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSc Finance \/ Accounting<\/td><td>6.0\u20136.5<\/td><td>University of Salford, Leicester, De Montfort<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSc Project Management<\/td><td>6.0<\/td><td>University of Bolton, Sunderland, Hertfordshire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSc International Business<\/td><td>6.0\u20136.5<\/td><td>University of Bedfordshire, Anglia Ruskin, East London<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MSc Nursing \/ Healthcare<\/td><td>6.0 (Writing often 6.5)<\/td><td>Coventry, University of West London, Sunderland<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> For Indian students targeting the Graduate Visa post-study work route, Data Science, Computer Science, and Software Engineering produce the strongest outcomes. These are also the fields where IELTS 6 band universities in UK for Masters offer the widest range of well-ranked programs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Find out more about the <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/list-of-best-courses-to-study-in-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best courses in the UK<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4978b21\" id=\"strong-ielts-6-5-band-universities-in-uk-for-masters-one-step-up-strong\" data-block-id=\"4978b21\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IELTS_65_Band_Universities_in_UK_for_Masters_One_Step_Up\"><\/span><strong>IELTS 6.5 Band Universities in UK for Masters: One Step Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your score is 6.5, your options expand considerably. The table below lists universities that require 6.5 but are ranked significantly higher than the 6.0 list, which is relevant if you are deciding whether to retake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IELTS Requirement<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>QS Rank 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Programmes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Manchester<\/td><td>6.5<\/td><td>#38<\/td><td>Data Science, MBA, Public Policy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>King&#8217;s College London<\/td><td>6.5\u20137.0<\/td><td>#40<\/td><td>Law, International Relations, Medicine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Leeds<\/td><td>6.5<\/td><td>#82<\/td><td>Business, Engineering, Environment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Birmingham<\/td><td>6.5<\/td><td>#84<\/td><td>MBA, Computer Science, Finance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Southampton<\/td><td>6.5 (some 6.0)<\/td><td>#87<\/td><td>Electronics, Aerospace, Finance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Newcastle University<\/td><td>6.5<\/td><td>#111<\/td><td>Computer Science, Marine Technology<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Exeter<\/td><td>6.5<\/td><td>#157<\/td><td>Business, Biosciences, Law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Surrey<\/td><td>6.5<\/td><td>#302<\/td><td>Music Technology, Hospitality, Engineering<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> A 0.5 improvement in IELTS can move you from QS #500-range options to QS top-100 institutions. If practice test scores are consistently 6.0\u20136.5, a 4-week focused preparation before retaking is often a better investment than applying immediately.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-b201e77\" id=\"strong-uk-universities-accepting-ielts-5-5-for-masters-strong\" data-block-id=\"b201e77\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UK_Universities_Accepting_IELTS_55_for_Masters\"><\/span><strong>UK Universities Accepting IELTS 5.5 for Masters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If your score is 5.5, several universities accept this with a mandatory pre-sessional English programme (6 to 10 weeks, costing \u00a32,500 to \u00a34,500 \/ Rs.3.17 lakh to Rs.5.71 lakh).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>IELTS Minimum<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pre-Sessional Required<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Sheffield<\/td><td>5.5<\/td><td>Yes, 10-week programme<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Manchester<\/td><td>5.5<\/td><td>Yes, standard pre-sessional<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coventry University<\/td><td>5.5 for some programmes<\/td><td>Programme-specific<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Salford<\/td><td>5.5 for some programmes<\/td><td>Pre-sessional pathway available<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>University of Huddersfield<\/td><td>5.5<\/td><td>Yes, available for most taught Masters<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-sessional programs extend your CAS duration by approximately 3 months, which increases your Immigration Health Surcharge and the funds-in-account requirement for your Student Visa. At the current student IHS rate of \u00a3776\/year, a 3-month extension adds approximately Rs.49,276 to your upfront IHS payment. Add this amount to your financial calculation if your offer is conditional on a pre-sessional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ecd0833\" id=\"strong-scholarships-for-indian-students-at-ielts-6-band-uk-universities-strong\" data-block-id=\"ecd0833\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarships_for_Indian_Students_at_IELTS_6_Band_UK_Universities\"><\/span><strong>Scholarships for Indian Students at IELTS 6 Band UK Universities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Eligibility<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishcouncil.in\/study-uk\/scholarships\/great-scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GREAT Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>\u00a310,000 (Rs.12.70L) tuition reduction<\/td><td>One year of teaching PG at participating universities, including Anglia Ruskin, Coventry, and Manchester Metropolitan. Apply through individual university pages.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chevening.org\/scholarship\/india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chevening Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>Full tuition + stipend + return airfare<\/td><td>2 years work experience required; applications open August 2026 for 2027-28 cycle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scotland.org\/study\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scotland&#8217;s Saltire Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>\u00a36,000\u2013\u00a38,000 tuition reduction (amount varies by Scottish university; please verify at the official pages.)<\/td><td>Full-time Masters in Science, Technology, Healthcare, Creative Industries or Renewable Energy at Scottish universities. Open to citizens of Canada, China, India, Japan, Pakistan, or USA. Applicants must not have previously studied in Scotland.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For the full current list, see<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/scholarships-for-masters-in-uk-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/scholarships-for-masters-in-uk-for-indian-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholarships for Masters in UK for Indian Students<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> GREAT Scholarships are applied to directly through each university, not through the British Council. Every participating university sets its own deadline, typically March or April. There is no single central application link. Visit each university&#8217;s scholarship page individually.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-79ba03e\" id=\"strong-cost-of-studying-at-ielts-6-band-universities-in-uk-for-masters-strong\" data-block-id=\"79ba03e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Studying_at_IELTS_6_Band_Universities_in_UK_for_Masters\"><\/span><strong>Cost of Studying at IELTS 6 Band Universities in UK for Masters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Cost Component<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>London<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Outside London<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tuition (one year)<\/td><td>Rs.19.05L\u2013Rs.45.40L<\/td><td>Rs.12.70L\u2013Rs.36.83L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accommodation (9 months)<\/td><td>Rs.10.29L\u2013Rs.16.00L<\/td><td>Rs.6.86L\u2013Rs.9.14L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food and Groceries (9 months)<\/td><td>Rs.2.86L\u2013Rs.4.00L<\/td><td>Rs.2.29L\u2013Rs.3.43L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transport (9 months)<\/td><td>Rs.1.71L\u2013Rs.2.86L<\/td><td>Rs.0.91L\u2013Rs.1.71L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Miscellaneous (9 months)<\/td><td>Rs.1L\u2013Rs.1.5L<\/td><td>Rs.0.8L\u2013Rs.1.2L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UK Visa Fee<\/td><td>Rs.62,230<\/td><td>Rs.62,230<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Immigration Health Surcharge (1 year)<\/td><td>Rs.98,552<\/td><td>Rs.98,552<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Estimated Budget (one year)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rs.35L\u2013Rs.69L<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rs.23L\u2013Rs.52L<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Exchange rate:<\/em><\/strong><em> Rs.127 per GBP (June 2026). Verify current rate before finalizing your budget.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Accommodation, food, and transport are calculated over 9 months, the standard taught Masters year. The UK Visa fee (\u00a3490) and Immigration Health Surcharge are one-time upfront payments. The IHS is charged at the student rate of \u00a3776\/year (Rs.98,552) for a standard 12-month CAS. If your CAS runs longer, for example, because a pre-sessional is included, the IHS increases: a 15-month CAS costs \u00a3776 + \u00a3388 = \u00a31,164 (Rs.1,47,828). Verify the current student IHS rate at the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/healthcare-immigration-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/healthcare-immigration-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK Immigration Health Surcharge calculator<\/a> before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Financial proof for the Student Visa:<\/strong> if you are studying in London, you should have \u00a313,761 (Rs.17.48L) in your bank account, or \u00a311,448 (Rs.14.54L) out of London, for 28 days before the date of your visa application. The statement should be in English. The account should be in your name or your parent\u2019s name<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> 28-day bank statement rule is the biggest rejection trigger for Indian candidates. The balance should not go below the required amount at any point throughout those 28 days, and the statement date should be within 31 days of your visa submission date. Don\u2019t wait until you decide to apply balance well before your application window.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For the complete UK Student Visa documents checklist, including CAS, TB test, SOP, and LOR requirements, see<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/student-visas-uk-uk-student-visa-requirements-ultimate-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/student-visas-uk-uk-student-visa-requirements-ultimate-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK Student Visa Requirements for Indian Students<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5c24304\" id=\"strong-what-to-do-when-things-go-wrong-strong\" data-block-id=\"5c24304\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_When_Things_Go_Wrong\"><\/span><strong>What to Do When Things Go Wrong<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your IELTS score is below 6.0:<\/strong> Use the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ielts.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS One Skill Retake<\/a> if only one component pulled your score down and retake that skill alone within 60 days without repeating all four. Alternatively, you can enroll in a pre-sessional English programme at your target UK university for 6 to 10 weeks. If neither is possible in time, apply for the January 2027 intake instead of September 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If one component is below the university minimum (for example, Writing at 5.0):<\/strong> A 6.0 overall with Writing at 5.0 will be rejected at most UK universities and will not satisfy the Home Office SELT requirement. The IELTS One Skill Retake lets you retake Writing alone within 60 days of your original test date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If your visa is refused:<\/strong> Read the refusal notice carefully. The most common reasons for Indian applicants are the 28-day bank statement rule, CAS reference errors, or a missing TB test certificate. Each is fixable. Reapply with corrected documents. Do not start a fresh university application unless your offer has expired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>January intake callout added: <\/strong>If you have your IELTS score now (June 2026), September 2027 is your primary target. However, several universities on this list, including Coventry, Salford, Middlesex, and De Montfort, offer a January 2027 intake. Check the specific programme page; rolling offers for January entry typically close between August and October 2026. Fewer scholarships are available for January intake, but it is a valid route if you want to start earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2b7a327\" id=\"strong-3-things-to-do-now-if-you-have-ielts-6-band-and-want-uk-masters-strong\" data-block-id=\"2b7a327\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Things_to_Do_Now_If_You_Have_IELTS_6_Band_and_Want_UK_Masters\"><\/span><strong>3 Things to Do Now If You Have IELTS 6 Band and Want UK Masters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Book IELTS for UKVI, not standard Academic.<\/strong> The test content is identical, and the cost is the same. IELTS UKVI satisfies both your university admission requirement and your Student Visa SELT requirement in one test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Check the specific programme page, not the university homepage.<\/strong> IELTS 6 band universities in UK for Masters set requirements at the department level. A university listing 6.0 as its general minimum may require 6.5 for MBA or Law. The programme admissions page is the only authoritative source for this information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Apply by November 2026 for September 2027 entrance or by August 2026 for January 2027 entry. <\/strong>The conclusion has included the deadline for the January intake. Rolling admissions means that typically late applications are accepted, but GREAT Scholarship deadlines are fixed. If you already have your IELTS score, check if Coventry, Salford, Middlesex, or De Montfort has an open January 2027 intake for your programme applications which usually ends between August and October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Have questions about studying in the UK with IELTS 6 band?<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a free session with a LeapScholar counselor.<\/a><\/u><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-4518dbf\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-ielts-6-band-universities-in-uk-for-masters-strong\" data-block-id=\"4518dbf\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_IELTS_6_Band_Universities_in_UK_for_Masters\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About IELTS 6 Band Universities in UK for Masters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1780998461296\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Which UK university accepts IELTS 6 for Masters?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>More than 30 UK universities accept IELTS 6.0 for Masters. Including University of Nottingham (#97), University of Liverpool (#147), Coventry, Brunel, Middlesex, and others. Sheffield has been removed from this FAQ response as a simple IELTS 6.0 example, as the institutional minimum is 6.5. <em>Note: Always verify the specific programme site as the thresholds at the department level may vary from the minimum set by the institution.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1780998474255\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is IELTS 6.0 B2 or C1?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>CEFR B2 (upper-intermediate) = IELTS 6.0 C1 begins with IELTS 7.0. Most UK universities require a minimum of B2 (IELTS 6.0 to 6.5) for their Masters; therefore, a 6.0 score is enough to meet the academic English requirement for postgraduate admission for most universities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1780998558220\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is 6 band eligible for the UK?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. IELTS 6.0 satisfies both the university admission requirement at most UK Masters programs and the Home Office Student Visa language requirement, provided no individual component (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) falls below 5.5. You must take IELTS for UKVI, not standard Academic, for the visa to be valid.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1780998579187\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How to easily get a 6 band score in IELTS?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>There is no shortcut, but there is a focused approach. Practise each skill daily for 4 to 6 weeks using official Cambridge IELTS practice tests. Writing and Speaking are the skills most Indian test-takers lose marks on. Get written feedback on at least 5 Task 2 essays before your test date. Target 6.5 in Listening and Reading to offset any weaker skills.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1780998609394\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is IELTS 6 accepted for the UK Student Visa?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you take the IELTS for UKVI version (not Academic) and score at least 5.5 in each individual component, the UK Student Visa accepts IELTS 6.0. Standard IELTS Academic is not a Secure English Language Test (SELT) and will not meet the Home Office visa requirement, even if your university accepts it for admission.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1780998643289\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I get a scholarship with IELTS 6 band for UK Masters?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>GREAT Scholarship offers a tuition saving of \u00a310,000 (Rs.12.70 lakh) at participating universities, including Anglia Ruskin, Coventry, and Manchester Metropolitan, all of which accept IELTS 6.0. Saltire Scholarship for Scotland: \u00a36,000-\u00a38,000 (Rs.7.62L-Rs.10.16L) based on Scottish universities for qualifying Masters programs. Applicants should not have studied in Scotland before.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1780998671681\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What if I have IELTS 6.0 overall but 5.0 in Writing?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Most UK institutions and the Home Office need a minimum of 5.5 in each individual element. A 5.0 in Writing even with a 6.0 overall, will mean rejection at the admission stage and will not meet the visa SELT criteria. Take the IELTS One Skill Retake. You can resit Writing only within 60 days of your original test, without doing all four parts again.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1780998709348\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How much does it cost to study at IELTS 6 band universities in UK for Masters?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Living outside London: The Total cost for the year ranges between Rs.23L-Rs.52L. Living in London: The total cost for the year ranges between Rs.35L-Rs.69L. This includes tuition, accommodation, food, transport, UK Visa fee (Rs.62,230) and the Immigration Health Surcharge (Rs.98,552 for a 12 month CAS, at the student rate of \u00a3776\/year). <em>The exchange rate is Rs.127 for one GBP.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1780998739532\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Are lower-ranked UK universities (below QS #500) recognized in India for jobs and WES evaluation?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. WES evaluates degrees from all UKVI-licensed UK universities regardless of QS rank. A Masters from Coventry or Salford is assessed the same way as one from a Russell Group university. For Indian government jobs, verify your university is on the AIU list at aiu.ac.in before applying. Most large Indian private-sector employers accept any UKVI-licensed UK degree; a small number of investment banks and consulting firms apply informal QS thresholds.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">11<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read IELTS 6.0 is accepted at UK universities ranked as high as QS #97 (Nottingham) and several others in the top 500. IELTS UKVI (not standard Academic) is required for the UK Student Visa application. 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