Apply to study in US and UK universities listed below without IELTS (Full list)

You can apply to study in the US and UK Universities Listed below without IELTS.

IDOMA VOICE understands that one of the major requirements for International students looking to study in foreign universities is the English language. As long as the course of instruction is in English, you will be required to prove that you can read, write and understand English before getting admission.

Previously, it was a compulsory requirement for Nigerian citizens, however, it has been waived as English is our language of instruction in schools and also our primary language of communication. Some universities overseas however still require IELTS.

What is IELTS

If you have been applying to graduate schools or even postgraduate schools you would have come across IELTS.

IELTS is short for The International English Language Testing System. It is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers.

It is an exam taken to access the English language proficiency of non-native speakers.

Asides from the fact that IELTS is an exam and requires the stress of preparation, it is also quite pricey for the average Nigerian. It costs about N80,000 naira. And if you have an undesired score you have to pay again and rewrite. For students who are looking to be granted fully-funded scholarships, IELTS would pose a challenge because of its cost.

In which case, it is a relief to be able to apply to universities that no longer require it. Instead of IELTS, these universities would require evidence that English was your letter of instruction in your first degree which is expected to be written by your head of department or Dean of faculty.

The universities include (but are not limited to):

In the United States of America

State University of New York
University of Delaware
California State University
Rice University
University of Colorado
University of Dayton
Northwood University
University of New Orleans (UNO)

In the United Kingdom

Portsmouth University
Swansea University
University of Bolton
Robert Gordon University
University of Plymouth
University of Central Lancashire
University of Northampton
University of Greenwich

In Canada

Seneca College
University of Saskatchewan
Carleton University
Algoma University
Okanagan College
Cambrian University
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Concordia University

If your desired university is not listed here, you can check their website for the requirements of the course you want to study in order to verify whether or not IELTS is a compulsory requirement. Good luck.

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