Which IELTS test do you need to study in the UK?

NO Do you need a Tier 4 visa?

YES

You’ll only need to meet the entry

requirements of your chosen
university. You may be able to use Are you studying
an IELTS Academic test result from
a test taken at any IELTS test centre.
at degree level
or above?
NO
Check with your
chosen university YES

Are you studying with

a Higher Education
YES Institution that’s on NO
the UKVI’s list of
Tier 4 Sponsors?

You’ll need to take IELTS

for UKVI (Academic).

Check with UKVI and your

chosen course provider

Find out more at www.ielts.org/unitedkingdom