Darwin, Australia
Charles Darwin University: English test requirements
Charles Darwin University's international entry page lists the English tests it accepts and states the standard IELTS level for undergraduate and postgraduate entry, with other tests at an equivalent score. It says some courses need higher levels or only specific tests, shown on each course page.
Checked on 31 Oct 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 6.0
PG 6.5
TOEFL iBT
UG Set by course
PG Set by course
PTE Academic
UG Set by course
PG Set by course
Duolingo English Test
UG Set by course
PG Set by course
Undergraduate
The international page names the accepted tests and gives the standard undergraduate level as IELTS; PTE, TOEFL and Duolingo are accepted at an equivalent score that this page does not print. CDU accepts IELTS One Skill Retake. Higher levels for individual courses are on each course page.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate standardSource for this group | 6.0no band less than 6.0 | Not published by the universityAccepted at an equivalent score; the international page does not print the figure. | Not published by the universityAccepted at an equivalent score; the international page does not print the figure. | Not published by the universityListed as accepted; the international page does not print the figure. |
“Note: some courses may require higher levels of English or only accept specific English language tests.”
International entry requirements
Postgraduate coursework
The international page gives the standard postgraduate level as IELTS, with PTE or TOEFL at an equivalent score that it does not print. Higher levels for individual courses are on each course page.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate standardSource for this group | 6.5no band less than 6.0 | Not published by the universityAccepted at an equivalent score; the international page does not print the figure. | Not published by the universityAccepted at an equivalent score; the international page does not print the figure. | Not published by the universityListed as accepted; the international page does not print the figure. |
Other tests the university lists
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
- Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency
- CDU ELICOS English for Academic Purposes (EAP 3 and 4)
“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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