No, you will need to take the Academic version for studying. The General Version of the Exam is for immigration purposes.
Academic – Institutions of Higher and Further Education
The Academic format is for those who want to study or train in an English-speaking university or Institutions of Higher and Further Education. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on the results of the Academic test.
General Training – for school, work or migration
The General Training format focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts. It is for those who are going to English-speaking countries to do secondary education, work experience or training programs. People migrating to Australia, Canada and New Zealand must sit the General Training test.
For further info:
http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_information/what_is_ielts.aspx
Hope this helps.
BobbyB