What is the required English exam score for admission and visa purposes in Australia for a Master's?

For Canadian master's admissions, most universities require an overall IELTS Academic score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0. Some programs may ask for 7.0 or higher. For the Canadian student visa, there is no strict IELTS requirement, but the Student Direct Stream (SDS) usually needs 6.0 overall, with no band below 6.0.

In Australia, universities typically require 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) for admission. For the Australian student visa (Subclass 500), the minimum is usually 6.0 overall, with no band below 5.5.

Requirements can vary by university and program, and are subject to change.