Burman minimum scores
From Burman's international admission requirements. No band minimums are listed.
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 83 (paper 560); 4.5 for tests taken after 21 Jan 2026; code 0914-01 |
| PTE Academic | 58 |
| Duolingo English Test | 115 |
| CAEL | 70 |
| Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency | 176 |
The one-year English-medium route
Instead of a test you can show one year of full-time study at an accredited secondary or post-secondary institution taught in English, with at least 60% or a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, in one of the listed English-speaking countries. The list includes India, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Singapore. Nigeria and Pakistan are not on it, so applicants from those countries need a test or another route.
The other routes are English 30-1 (or a provincial equivalent) at 60%, or an English literature course passed with C or better at an accredited Canadian, American, British or Australian post-secondary institution. Bachelor of Education After-Degree applicants must meet Alberta Education's certification rules for English instead.
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Study permit and PGWP: separate rules
Burman's scores decide admission only. Immigration is a separate set of tests: for the study permit see IELTS for a Canada study permit, and for whether a Post-Graduation Work Permit applies after your program and which test and level it needs, see IELTS for the Canada PGWP.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Burman University publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Burman University need?+
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band minimums listed.
Do Indian students need IELTS for Burman University?+
Not if they have one year of full-time study at an accredited English-medium institution in India with at least 60% or a 2.0 GPA. India is on Burman's list of qualifying countries.
Does Burman University accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Duolingo English Test 115.
Does Burman University accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 58.
Does the Burman University IELTS score count for the PGWP?+
No. The admission score is set by the school. The Post-Graduation Work Permit has its own language rules set by IRCC; our PGWP guide explains which tests and levels apply.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 14 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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