What IELTS score do you need for the University of Wollongong in Dubai?

UOWD's master's admission page sets one level for all programmes: IELTS Academic 6.5 with 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking; TOEFL iBT 88 with 22 writing, 20 reading, 17 listening and 18 speaking; or PTE Academic 62 with 62 in each skill. Master of Media Design students take an extra English subject unless they hold 6.5 with 6 in each band.

The English exemption is narrow: it applies only to students who did all their schooling (K-12) plus a bachelor's in English in a reference English-speaking country such as the UK, USA, Australia or New Zealand. A master's from India needs 40% (or 5.0/10 CGPA) academically, as does one from Pakistan.

UOWD's bachelor's page sets CBSE Grade 12 as a points score from English or Hindi plus the best four other subjects (A1 = 4 down to D2 = 0.5). A CBSE or Indian school English waiver is not stated by UOWD. Its NCUK International Foundation Year is the one route that names EmSAT.

UOWD's visas page says it can sponsor student visas for international students and those already in the UAE, issued for one year and usually processed in 7 to 14 working days. Outside the foundation year, whether UAE Ministry or CAA English minimums apply is not stated by UOWD.

In the UAE, the student residence visa is sponsored by the university. UOWD's visa page sets no English score for it; the English bar is the admission requirement above.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UOWD programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.