Is IELTS required for a UK visa application even if the university did not ask for it?
06 May 2026 · Answered by Shairal Pathak · 1 min read
For the UK,If IELTS (or another English test) is not required by your university, it is not required for the visa application as well. The UK visa process relies on the CAS issued by your university, which already confirms that you meet the required English language level.
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