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Universities in South Korea accepting IELTS 5.5
| University | IELTS UG | IELTS PG | Min per skill (UG / PG) | PTE (UG / PG) | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajou University | – | 5.5 | see guide | – / – | |
| Chonnam National University | 5.5 | – | see guide | – / – | |
| Chung-Ang University | 5.5 | 5.5 | see guide | – / – | |
| HUFS | 5.5 | – | see guide | – / – | |
| Kookmin University | 5.5 | 5.5 | see guide | – / – | |
| Kyungpook National University | 5.5 | – | see guide | – / – | |
| Sogang University | 5.5 | – | see guide | – / – | |
| Yonsei | – | 5.5 | see guide | – / – |
Bold: the level where IELTS 5.5 meets the published minimum. "–": the guide gives no reliable figure for that level. "see guide": the per-skill rule differs by skill or is not stated as one number.
Definition
How "accepting IELTS 5.5" is counted
A university is listed when its published minimum overall IELTS Academic band for undergraduate or postgraduate entry (at least one of the two) is 5.5 or lower, as recorded in its BandLadder guide from the university's own admissions pages.
Per-skill minimums are shown only where the guide states one uniform figure for every skill. Pathway, foundation, pre-sessional and "recommended" scores are not counted. The full method and the CSV of all universities are on the university requirements data page.
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Questions
How many universities in South Korea accept IELTS 5.5?+
8 of the 14 universities in South Korea with a published IELTS minimum in our dataset ask for 5.5 or lower at one level or more: 6 for undergraduate entry and 4 for postgraduate entry.
Can I study a master's in South Korea with IELTS 5.5?+
4 universities publish a postgraduate minimum of 5.5 or lower, including Ajou University, Chung-Ang University, Kookmin University. That is the university-wide floor: many master's courses set a higher score, so check your course page.
Which universities in South Korea accept IELTS 5.5 for a bachelor's degree?+
6 publish an undergraduate minimum of 5.5 or lower, including Chonnam National University, Chung-Ang University, HUFS. Competitive courses such as medicine, law and teaching usually ask more.
What score do I need in each IELTS skill?+
The guides for these universities do not give one uniform per-skill minimum; open each guide for the band it needs in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening.
Is the IELTS requirement the same for every course?+
No. These are the lowest overall scores each university publishes for a level. Individual courses often ask more, and requirements change between intakes. The score that binds you is the one on your course page and offer letter.
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