IELTS Score for Ireland 2025

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Do you need to take an IELTS or OET test to study healthcare in Ireland?
IELTS is used not just for studying in Ireland but also to apply for student visas and PR.
Is 6.5 a good score in IELTS to study in Ireland? Read this blog to find the answer.

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Ireland is one of the top study-abroad destinations targeted by international students. The country is ranked 2nd in the Global Peace Index 2024, has leading universities and is home to top global companies, which are some reasons for its popularity. Everyone who dreams of studying here has to go through many eligibility criteria, including English language proficiency.

IELTS is one of the best English language exams to prove your English proficiency for studying in Ireland. Apart from education, you can also use it to settle in the country forever. Keep reading till the end to know the IELTS requirements for Ireland.

Why is IELTS Required for Ireland?

IELTS is the most renowned English proficiency exam, accepted by thousands of organizations worldwide. It is a 2 hour and 45 minutes long exam that assesses you on four English skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Many foreign universities accept this test to give admission to international students. Ireland is one of the countries where IELTS exam is accepted as a measure of English proficiency. If you have decided to study in this country, you must know the IELTS score for Ireland.

IELTS Score for Nurses in Ireland

Considering the importance of the right word choice in healthcare, Ireland accepts a separate English test explicitly dedicated to aspiring healthcare professionals. This test is known as the Occupational English Test (OET), which assesses you on four skills (reading, speaking, listening and writing), just like IELTS. The required OET score for Ireland is 350 or Grade B, which means you must score at least 350 (Grade B) in each component.

The good news is that, unlike IELTS, you can combine 2 OET test scores to meet the program requirement. This is known as OET score clubbing in Ireland. OET score clubbing works if the following two conditions are met:

IELTS Score Requirements for Ireland Courses

In Ireland, one can study two types of courses: undergraduate and postgraduate. What’s important is to know that the IELTS requirement of every course differs from others. The following are the levels of study in Ireland and their IELTS requirement:

1. Undergraduate Programs: To study a UG program in Ireland, most universities need an IELTS score of 6.0 to 6.5. However, you should check the band requirements of every institute when applying, as it may vary from university to university and program to program.

2. Postgraduate Programs: Some students also aspire to study postgraduate programs like master’s degree in Ireland. Most Irish universities require an IELTS score of 6.5 to 7.0 for master's degrees.

IELTS Score Requirement for Top Universities in Ireland

IELTS scores for Ireland will differ not just based on the level of study but also on the type of university you choose. Since you are going to target the top Irish universities, let’s see the IELTS score requirements there:

University Name	Minimum IELTS Score
Dublin Business School	6.0
IBAT College Dublin	6.0
Griffith College	6.0
National College of Ireland	6.0
American College Dublin	6.5

IELTS Score for Student Visa and PR in Ireland

You can also use your IELTS score for an Ireland study visa. The minimum IELTS score required for a study visa is 6.0. However, you should try to score as high as possible, as most of the universities accept a score of 6.0 to 6.5. Also, your IELTS score must be issued within the last 2 years from the course's start date.

After completing your studies, you may want to settle in Ireland. That means you want to opt for permanent residency (PR). The study visa route is one of Ireland's most common routes to obtain PR. In this route, you will first study a higher education program, work in Ireland for at least 5 years, and apply for PR. So, basically, you have to achieve the required score for your chosen program, which will lay the foundation of your PR in Ireland.

How to Achieve Required IELTS Score for Ireland?

A good IELTS score is essential for admission, student visa and PR in Ireland. Let’s see how you can achieve the required IELTS band score for Ireland:

1. Understand the Format: First, ensure you understand the format. To do this, familiarise yourself with all types of sections in IELTS – reading, speaking, writing and listening. By doing this, you will know what to expect while taking the IELTS test for Ireland.

2. Improve Vocabulary: You can also improve your vocabulary by reading Irish novels and watching Irish movies. By consuming such material, you will learn about the style and expressions used by people in Ireland and prepare yourself better for the upcoming journey.

3. Practice Old Papers: Another way to achieve a high IELTS score for Ireland is by practising old question papers. In this way, you will get to experience how it would feel on the actual test day.

Conclusion

Your decision to take the IELTS exam to study in Ireland is correct, as every Irish university accepts this test. You can study at top universities in Ireland by securing the required IELTS score. The IELTS score for Ireland can differ depending on your purpose. For higher education programs, it's between 6.0 and 7.0, while for PR, it's just 5.0, provided you have lived there for 5 years. After knowing the required IELTS band score for Ireland, you can easily prove English proficiency and study your dream program. To prepare well for IELTS, you can connect with our expert IELTS instructors.

FAQ

What is the OET score for Ireland?

You must score a minimum of 350 (Grade B) in OET to get admission into healthcare programs.

How much IELTS score required for Ireland?

IELTS scores for Ireland are different for courses and student visas. The IELTS score required for the UG course is 6.0 to 6.5, while for the PG course, it's between 6.5 and 7.0. For a student visa, the minimum IELTS score required is 6.0.

What is the minimum IELTS score required for Ireland?

The minimum IELTS score for Ireland for UG and PG courses is 6.0 and 6.5.

Does Ireland accept the 5.5 bands in IELTS?

No, Ireland doesn’t accept 5.5 bands for either bachelors or master’s degrees.

What is the minimum IELTS score for Ireland PR?

The minimum IELTS score for PR in Ireland is 5.0.

How much is 350 in OET?

A score of 350 in OET means Grade B, the minimum to become a nurse or midwife in Ireland.

Is Ireland PR difficult?

Not at all; in fact, Ireland is one of the top 5 easiest countries to get PR.

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