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    IELTS

    The IELTS test is designed to assess the language ability of people who want to study or work where English is the language of communication. The four language skills tested are:

    1. Listening
    2. Reading
    3. Writing
    4. Speaking

    QUTC is a certified closed-center (affiliated with the British Council) for IELTS Academic. The test is for QU students and those who are joining QU during the upcoming semesters. QUTC IELTS cannot be used for immigration or visa purposes.

    Sample Link:

    Learner Resources:

    Test Fees: 950 QAR  

    Registration: 








    Scores Validity: 2 years

    *Note: The test score is no longer valid if it is older than 2 years from the start of the intended semester for admission.

    Score Info:

    IELTS is designed to assess English language skills across a wide range of levels. There is no pass or fail in IELTS. Results are reported as band scores on a scale from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest). An overall band of 5.5 in IELTS Academic will exempt applicants from the Foundation Program English courses.

    IELTS test scores for the candidates tested in the Qatar University Testing Center will be available on the 13th day and they can collect their test scores from the QUTC Registration Office after that. Scores will be automatically uploaded to BANNER,  the student information system for each candidate who gets an overall band score of 5.5 or above.



    • For more information about uploading your score electronically, please click here. 
    • Paper-based and computer-based IELTS Academic and IELTS Academic UKVI are accepted at Qatar University.
    • QU does NOT accept the following test scores:




      • IELTS Academic Online Test
      • IELTS Academic One Skill Test
      • IELTS General Test
    • T​he Testing Center does not offer any preparation courses. Please click on the following links for more information on training courses:
  • If you are a QU student and need to improve your writing, you can contact the SLSC for the IELTS Clinic