Melbourne, Australia
University of Melbourne: English test requirements
Every course is placed in a University English level (1, 1a, 1b, 2, 2a, 2b or 3) and the course page says which. Most undergraduate degrees sit at Level 1, but some courses, especially graduate ones, need a higher level or their own scores.
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
All from 6.5
TOEFL iBT
All from 81
PTE Academic
All from 64
Duolingo English Test
All Not on the list
All degree courses
One table of English levels (1, 1a, 1b, 2, 2a, 2b, 3) is used for undergraduate and graduate courses; the course page states the level or its own scores, and some courses differ from the table because of professional accreditation (for example the Master of Teaching and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine pages give their own mixes). Tests must be sat at a test centre in one sitting within 24 months of starting, and online or at-home versions are not accepted. The score must come from a single test report.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1e.g. Undergraduate (UG page): Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science. Graduate (course pages): Master of Data Science, Master of Information TechnologySource for this group | 6.5Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0 | 81Writing 19, Speaking 19, Reading 16, Listening 16 | 64Writing 60, Speaking 60, Reading 60, Listening 60 | Not on the listNot on the list of accepted tests. |
| Level 1ae.g. Master of International JournalismSource for this group | 6.5Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.0, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0 | 81Writing 23, Speaking 19, Reading 16, Listening 16 | 64Writing 65, Speaking 60, Reading 60, Listening 60 | Not on the listNot on the list of accepted tests. |
| Level 1bSource for this group | 6.5Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5 | 81Writing 23, Speaking 22, Reading 19, Listening 19 | 64Writing 65, Speaking 66, Reading 64, Listening 64 | Not on the listNot on the list of accepted tests. |
| Level 2e.g. Specialist Certificate in Disaster and Terror Medicine; Specialist Certificate in Disaster Health ManagementSource for this group | 7.0Writing 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5 | 91Writing 23, Speaking 22, Reading 19, Listening 19 | 72Writing 65, Speaking 66, Reading 64, Listening 64 | Not on the listNot on the list of accepted tests. |
| Level 2ae.g. Doctor of Medicine; Graduate Diploma in Journalism (Advanced)Source for this group | 7.0Writing 7.0, Speaking 6.5, Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5 | 91Writing 26, Speaking 22, Reading 19, Listening 19 | 72Writing 75, Speaking 66, Reading 64, Listening 64 | Not on the listNot on the list of accepted tests. |
| Level 2be.g. Undergraduate (UG page): Bachelor of Oral Health. Graduate (course pages): Doctor of Dental Surgery, Master of Social Work, Master of Genetic CounsellingSource for this group | 7.0Writing 7.0, Speaking 7.0, Reading 7.0, Listening 7.0 | 91Writing 26, Speaking 24, Reading 22, Listening 22 | 72Writing 75, Speaking 76, Reading 72, Listening 72 | Not on the listNot on the list of accepted tests. |
| Level 3e.g. Juris DoctorSource for this group | 7.5Writing 7.0, Speaking 7.0, Reading 7.0, Listening 7.0 | 100Writing 26, Speaking 24, Reading 22, Listening 22 | 78Writing 75, Speaking 76, Reading 72, Listening 72 | Not on the listNot on the list of accepted tests. |
Level 1, other tests: Cambridge C1 Advanced 169; LanguageCert Academic 67; Michigan English Test (MET) 58
Level 1a, other tests: Cambridge C1 Advanced 169; LanguageCert Academic 67; Michigan English Test (MET) 58
Level 1b, other tests: Cambridge C1 Advanced 169; LanguageCert Academic 67; Michigan English Test (MET) 58
Level 2, other tests: Cambridge C1 Advanced 178; LanguageCert Academic 73; Michigan English Test (MET) 62
Level 2a, other tests: Cambridge C1 Advanced 178; LanguageCert Academic 73; Michigan English Test (MET) 62
Level 2b, other tests: Cambridge C1 Advanced 178; LanguageCert Academic 73; Michigan English Test (MET) 62
Level 3, other tests: Cambridge C1 Advanced 187; LanguageCert Academic 81; Michigan English Test (MET) 67
“Every course has a level or specific test requirement which you can find on the course page.”
English language requirements (overview, tests and level table)
Other tests the university lists
- IELTS One Skill Retake (within 60 days of the full test)
- Cambridge C1 Advanced
- LanguageCert Academic
- Michigan English Test
The page says these are not accepted
- Online or at-home versions of any approved test
- Scores combined from more than one test
- Tests sat outside the applicant's country of citizenship, last education or residence or employment (limited bordering-country exceptions)
“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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