🇺🇿 IELTS in Uzbekistan

IELTS in Uzbekistan — fee in soum, Tashkent to Nukus, and the 7.0 refund

At IDP Uzbekistan, IELTS on computer costs UZS 2,665,000 for Academic or General Training, with results in one to five days across ten cities from Tashkent and Samarkand to Nukus and Termez. A 7.0 or higher earns a state refund of the fee for candidates under 30. El-Yurt Umidi asks 6.0 for a bachelor's and 7.0 for master's and PhD.
  • Fee (IDP): UZS 2,665,000
  • IELTS for UKVI (BC): UZS 3,119,000
  • State refund: At 7.0+
  • Results: 1–5 days
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Fee (IDP)
UZS 2,665,000
IELTS for UKVI (BC)
UZS 3,119,000
State refund
At 7.0+
Results
1–5 days

IELTS fees in Uzbekistan

TestFee
IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training), IDP / Edu ActionUZS 2,665,000
IELTS for UKVI on computer, British Council TashkentUZS 3,119,000
IELTS Life Skills A1 / B1, British Council TashkentUZS 2,759,000
One Skill RetakeOffered at all four IDP centres; fee shown in the booking flow
Local press reported a rise to about UZS 2,798,000 in September 2026, which IDP's page did not yet show; confirm at booking. British Council Uzbekistan's site did not load when this page was checked. Tests are computer-delivered only.

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PlanAccessPrice
Sprint Pass7 daysUZS 67,179.87
Quick Pass15 daysUZS 107,568.57
Boost30 daysUZS 188,345.97
Professional60 daysUZS 309,512.07
Professional90 daysUZS 403,752.37
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Test cities and results

IDP lists Andijan, Bukhara, Fergana, Namangan, Navoi, Nukus, Samarkand, Tashkent, Termez and Urgench, with Edu Action centres in Tashkent, Termez, Urgench and Bukhara; Tashkent had over 250 sessions scheduled for late September 2026 at 10:00, 14:30 and 18:00. British Council runs Tashkent and Samarkand. Results arrive in one to five days.

The 7.0 refund and the teacher bonus

Candidates under 30 who score 7.0 or higher (or TOEFL iBT 95) can claim a refund of the exam fee from the state through my.gov.uz, paid via the Xazna app or Xalq Banki; INHA University's guidance puts the amount at UZS 2,000,000 as of 2023. Teachers with an internationally recognised language certificate receive a 50% salary supplement under decree UP-134, in force since September 2022.

The score each route needs

RouteIELTSNotes
El-Yurt Umidi, bachelor's6.0Master's and PhD 7.0; 2026 applications ran 3 to 24 April (per the foundation's announcement as reported by local press)
Westminster International University in Tashkent, foundation6.0 overall, 5.0 writingUndergraduate 6.0, postgraduate 6.5 indicative; Home Edition not accepted
INHA University in Tashkent5.0 (SOCIE) or 5.5 (SBL)Score must be dated after July or August 2024 for 2026 entry
United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level studyIELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2)PTE Academic UKVI 59 each
Australia: Competent English6.0 eachPTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54
Canada: Express Entry CLB 7IELTS General 6.0 eachPTE Core L60 · R60 · W69 · S68

Russia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea and Turkey take the most Uzbek students; the UK, Germany and the US are smaller but need IELTS. El-Yurt Umidi's own site could not be opened, so confirm its thresholds there before planning around them.

Score requirements change and vary by program and institution. Always confirm the current requirement with the foundation, the university and the visa authority you are applying to before you set a target.

Frequently asked questions

How much does IELTS cost in Uzbekistan in 2026?+

UZS 2,665,000 for IELTS on computer at IDP; British Council Tashkent charges UZS 3,119,000 for IELTS for UKVI and UZS 2,759,000 for Life Skills. A rise to about UZS 2,798,000 was reported in September 2026.

Can I get my IELTS fee back for a 7.0 in Uzbekistan?+

Yes. Candidates under 30 scoring 7.0 or higher can claim the fee back from the state via my.gov.uz; parents can claim for children under 16.

What IELTS score does El-Yurt Umidi require?+

6.0 for a bachelor's and 7.0 for master's and PhD, according to the foundation's 2026 announcement as reported by local press. Confirm on the foundation's site.

Is IELTS in Uzbekistan computer-only?+

Yes. IDP and Edu Action deliver IELTS on computer only, and the Samarkand centre states there is no paper option.

Official sources

Reviewed 22 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.

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