To study in Australia international students are required to meet the English language requirements to fulfil the entry criteria for application of the chosen program and receive a student visa successfully. Based on the English language tests score international students can apply to study in the abroad countries. International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic and Occupational English Test (OET) are five English Language tests that are accepted in Australia. The English language proficiency score requirements may vary depending on the institution, level of study (Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD), student’s country of citizenship and if the student is planning to complete an ELICOS course after arriving in Australia. All these factors help the students in receiving a successful visa to study abroad. The minimum scores that are acceptable for each test in Australia.


English Language Test Minimum Test Score Test Score Combined With 10 Weeks ELICOS
IELTS 6.0 5.5
TOEFL (internet-based test) 75 17
CAE 162 154
PTE Academic 50 42
OET Pass with A or B Pass with A or B

In some cases, students might have higher score requirement to gain entry to the program, depending on the requirement of the university and the programs. IELTS Overall Score of 6.5 (no bands less than 6), TOEFL test score of 79, Pearson Test of English (PTE) with overall score of 58-64 (with no section less than 50), University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 176 and no single band less than 169 and VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 6): Completed. The test such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and CAE must be taken not be more than two years before commencing the Masters in Australia. Exemption to these tests is also provided by some of the Australian universities.
In 2016, a new simplified student visa framework (SSVF) was executed in Australia that includes an introduction of new immigration risk framework that is used to decide the amount of evidence a student needs to provide with their application to study in Australia. Students who are assessed at the low immigration risk level are eligible to meet the English language requirements for the student visa application by providing a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). Students who are assessed at the high immigration risk level will also require to provide evidence of English language proficiency with an acceptable test score.
The British Council, Cambridge English Language Assessment and IDP Education Australia owns and manages the IELTS. If a student is planning to enroll at a University or college to study a master’s program for a student visa from government agencies in Australia. The IELTS test score can help you achieve your goal of studying masters in Australia. It is advisable for an international student to appear for the IELTS test as many universities in Australia accept the IELTS score and this helps the students to choose the college or university and check the version of IELTS. IELTS test for international students will help in demonstrating that, the student is qualified and can complete a degree program successfully that he will be studying in English. Therefore, there is a need for higher IELTS score to enroll in the degree programs such as Masters, there are many IELTS coaching centers are available, which can help you to achieve the required IELTS score.

The University rankings as per the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings with the IELTS Score for Master’s Program.
Name of University-Times Higher Education World University Rankings in 2018-QS World University Rankings in 2018-IELTS minimum requirement for Master’s programs
University of Melbourne 32 41 6.5
Australian National University 48 20 6.5
University of Sydney 61 50 6.5
University of Queensland 65 47 6.5
Monash University 80 60 6.5
University of New South Wales 85 45 6.5
University of Western Australia 111 93 6.5
University of Adelaide 134 109 6.5
University of Technology Sydney 201 - 250 176 6.5