University IELTS requirement
Corfu, Greece
Stated requirement: Modern Greek is primary. English-medium increasingly available, esp. at Master's and at International Hellenic University. Typical: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 79+.
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IELTS requirements change and vary by route, employer, and institution — always confirm the current figure with the official body before you rely on it.
History degrees are reading- and writing-intensive: you will analyse primary sources, construct essay arguments, and engage in seminars that demand sustained spoken and written English. IELTS is the most widely accepted proof of English proficiency for university admission and student-visa applications worldwide, so a strong result across all four skills directly signals your readiness for that workload. Because History assessment relies heavily on written essays and critical reading, your IELTS preparation should mirror those academic demands.
Targeting Europe: Universities across Europe vary considerably: some northern and western European institutions set higher overall and component minimums for Humanities entry, while others in continental Europe may accept a wider band range. Check each country's student-visa rules separately from the university requirement, as they are set by different authorities.
Prioritise the Academic Writing module, because History programmes assess you almost entirely through extended analytical essays and your ability to construct a coherent, evidence-based argument in formal written English is the skill admissions tutors most want to see demonstrated.
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