Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide University: English test requirements
Adelaide University (the merged University of Adelaide and University of South Australia, from 2026, at adelaide.edu.au) states English requirements per degree in IELTS terms and publishes one table of equivalent TOEFL and PTE scores for each IELTS level from 6.0 to 9.0. Most degrees checked ask for IELTS 6.5; medical, nursing, teaching and social work degrees ask for 7.0. Nursing and midwifery use a separate table.
Checked on 1 Nov 2026 against the university's own pages. Universities change their requirements, and some courses ask for more. Always confirm on the university's page before you book a test or apply.
IELTS
UG from 6.0
PG from 6.0
TOEFL iBT
UG from 60
PG from 60
PTE Academic
UG from 60
PG from 60
Duolingo English Test
UG Not on the list
PG Not on the list
Undergraduate
Adelaide University publishes one equivalency table that matches TOEFL, PTE and Cambridge scores to each IELTS level from 6.0 to 9.0. Each degree page states the IELTS score it needs (and the section scores), so the degree decides which column applies. Tests are generally valid for two years before the start date, and only tests taken at an official test centre are accepted. Nursing and midwifery have their own table.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS 6.0 equivalentSource for this group | 6.0Section minimums are set on each degree pageIELTS Academic includes IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS UKVI Academic. | 60Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 12, Writing 21Overall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | 6060 in each skillOverall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
| IELTS 6.5 equivalente.g. Bachelor of Computer Science; Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Business; Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of PsychologySource for this group | 6.5Section minimums are set on each degree page (the degrees checked ask for 6.0 in each skill)IELTS Academic includes IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS UKVI Academic. | 79Speaking 20, Reading 19, Listening 20, Writing 24Overall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | 6464 in each skillOverall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
| IELTS 7.0 equivalente.g. Bachelor of Medical Studies; Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (Honours)Source for this group | 7.0Section minimums are set on each degree page (the degrees checked ask for 6.0 or 7.0 in each skill)IELTS Academic includes IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS UKVI Academic. | 94Speaking 23, Reading 24, Listening 24, Writing 27Overall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | 7272 in each skillOverall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
| IELTS 7.5 equivalentSource for this group | 7.5Section minimums are set on each degree pageIELTS Academic includes IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS UKVI Academic. | 107Speaking 24, Reading 27, Listening 27, Writing 29Overall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | 7474 in each skillOverall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
| IELTS 8.0 equivalentSource for this group | 8.0Section minimums are set on each degree pageIELTS Academic includes IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS UKVI Academic. | 112Speaking 26, Reading 29, Listening 28, Writing 30Overall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | 8282 in each skillOverall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
| IELTS 8.5 equivalentSource for this group | 8.5Section minimums are set on each degree pageIELTS Academic includes IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS UKVI Academic. | 116Speaking 28, Reading 30, Listening 29, Writing 30Overall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | 8888 in each skillOverall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
| IELTS 9.0 equivalentSource for this group | 9.0Section minimums are set on each degree pageIELTS Academic includes IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS UKVI Academic. | 120Speaking 30, Reading 30, Listening 30, Writing 30Overall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | 9090 in each skillOverall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
| Bachelor of Nursing (figure from the degree page)e.g. Bachelor of NursingSource for this group | 7.0Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7, Speaking 7Adelaide's main English page lists Writing 6.5 in its Nursing and Midwifery table; the Nursing degree page lists 7 in every skill. We show the degree page figure. | 94Listening 24, Reading 24, Writing 24, Speaking 23Total score 94. From Adelaide's general table; the degree page lists IELTS only. | 66Listening 66, Reading 66, Writing 66, Speaking 76From Adelaide's general table; the degree page lists IELTS only. | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
| Nursing and Midwifery (program-specific table)e.g. Bachelor of MidwiferySource for this group | 7.0Listening 7, Reading 7, Speaking 7, Writing 6.5Tests valid for 12 months before the program starts. Two sittings in 12 months are allowed under conditions on the page. | 94Listening 24, Reading 24, Writing 24, Speaking 23Total score 94. | 66Listening 66, Reading 66, Writing 66, Speaking 76 | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
“Tests are generally valid for two years prior to admission.”
English language proficiency (Adelaide University)
Postgraduate coursework
The same equivalency table applies to postgraduate degrees; each degree page states its IELTS level and section scores.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS 6.0 equivalentSource for this group | 6.0Section minimums are set on each degree pageIELTS Academic includes IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS UKVI Academic. | 60Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 12, Writing 21Overall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | 6060 in each skillOverall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
| IELTS 6.5 equivalente.g. Master of Data Science; Master of Professional Accounting; Master of Finance; Master of Education; Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security)Source for this group | 6.5Section minimums are set on each degree page (the degrees checked ask for 6.0 in each skill)IELTS Academic includes IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS UKVI Academic. | 79Speaking 20, Reading 19, Listening 20, Writing 24Overall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | 6464 in each skillOverall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
| IELTS 7.0 equivalente.g. Master of Business Administration; Master of Social Work; Master of Teaching (Secondary)Source for this group | 7.0Section minimums are set on each degree page (the degrees checked ask for 6.0 or 7.0 in each skill)IELTS Academic includes IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS UKVI Academic. | 94Speaking 23, Reading 24, Listening 24, Writing 27Overall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | 7272 in each skillOverall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
| IELTS 7.5 equivalentSource for this group | 7.5Section minimums are set on each degree pageIELTS Academic includes IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS UKVI Academic. | 107Speaking 24, Reading 27, Listening 27, Writing 29Overall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | 7474 in each skillOverall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
| IELTS 8.0 equivalentSource for this group | 8.0Section minimums are set on each degree pageIELTS Academic includes IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS UKVI Academic. | 112Speaking 26, Reading 29, Listening 28, Writing 30Overall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | 8282 in each skillOverall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
| IELTS 8.5 equivalentSource for this group | 8.5Section minimums are set on each degree pageIELTS Academic includes IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS UKVI Academic. | 116Speaking 28, Reading 30, Listening 29, Writing 30Overall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | 8888 in each skillOverall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
| IELTS 9.0 equivalentSource for this group | 9.0Section minimums are set on each degree pageIELTS Academic includes IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS UKVI Academic. | 120Speaking 30, Reading 30, Listening 30, Writing 30Overall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | 9090 in each skillOverall and section scores are the page equivalents of this IELTS level. | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
| Nursing and Midwifery (program-specific table)e.g. Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry); Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)Source for this group | 7.0Listening 7, Reading 7, Speaking 7, Writing 6.5Tests valid for 12 months before the program starts. Two sittings in 12 months are allowed under conditions on the page. | 94Listening 24, Reading 24, Writing 24, Speaking 23Total score 94. | 66Listening 66, Reading 66, Writing 66, Speaking 76 | Not on the listThe accepted-test list on the page does not include Duolingo. |
Other tests the university lists
- Cambridge C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency (scores in the equivalency table)
- Occupational English Test (OET), for health programs only
- CELUSA results (accepted, but no packaged programs with that provider)
“Not on the list” means the test does not appear on the university page we checked. It does not mean the test is refused: the course page or the admissions office may still accept it, so ask them.
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