University IELTS requirements in Saudi Arabia
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Alfaisal University
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaUG6.5PG5.5King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal, Saudi ArabiaUGNot listedPG6.5King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Dhahran, Saudi ArabiaUG4.5PG6.0King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaUGNot listedPG6.0Prince Sultan University
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaUG4.0PGNot listed
All universities, A to Z
- Alfaisal UniversityUG 6.5 · PG 5.5
- King Abdullah University of Science and TechnologyPG 6.5
- King Fahd University of Petroleum and MineralsUG 4.5 · PG 6.0
- King Saud UniversityPG 6.0
- Prince Sultan UniversityUG 4.0
Other countries
- 🇺🇸United StatesIELTS 5.0 to 8.0
- 🇬🇧United KingdomMost ask 6.0
- 🇨🇦CanadaMost ask 6.5
- 🇦🇺AustraliaMost ask 6.0
- 🇩🇪GermanyMost ask 6.5
- 🇺🇿UzbekistanMost ask 5.5
- 🇳🇱NetherlandsMost ask 6.0
- 🇫🇷FranceMost ask 6.5
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score do universities in Saudi Arabia ask for?
Universities in Saudi Arabia ask for IELTS 4.0 to 6.5 overall for undergraduate study, with a median of 4.5. For postgraduate study it is 5.5 to 6.5, with a median of 6.0. Across our list, requirements run from 4.0 to 6.5.
Which universities in Saudi Arabia accept the lowest IELTS score?
Prince Sultan University asks for 4.0 overall for undergraduate study, the lowest in our list for Saudi Arabia. Check each university's page, because some courses ask for more.
Which universities in Saudi Arabia ask for the highest IELTS score?
Alfaisal University asks for 6.5 overall for undergraduate study, the highest in our list for Saudi Arabia.
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