IELTS Requirement for South Africa Universities: Minimum Score
Typical minimum: 6.5 overall on IELTS Academic, verified 15 September 2026.
UCT asks for IELTS Academic 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component, Wits for 6.5, and Stellenbosch for 6.5 with 6.0 in each component for postgraduate study.
Verified universities in South Africa and their minimum