If you are applying to UNSW, you will need to meet our English language requirements. There are many ways that you can meet our English language requirements. Check below to see which one applies to you.
COVID-19 Alternative Arrangements
In response to COVID-19, which led to widespread disruption of English language testing, UNSW will:
- Accept English Language Test scores and prior studies in English (including High School) completed no more than three years before your intended start date. This will be accepted for 2022 intakes.
- Accept the following English language tests:
- IELTS Indicator – Refer to “IELTS Academic in the English Language Test Scores” option below for minimum requirements.
- TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition – Refer to “TOEFL iBT in the English Language Test Scores” option below for minimum requirements.
Please select an option below.
UNSW accepts English language test scores to meet our English language requirements provided
- You completed the test no more than two years before your intended start date, the English test must be dated on or after the 1st of January (two years prior) for Term 1 commencement, 1st of May for Term 2 commencement or the 1st of August (two years prior) for Term 3 commencement and
- You achieved the minimum scores for your desired program.
Check below to see if your results meet our English language requirements.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Academic version and IELTS Indicator only
Note: When applying for a cross-faculty double degree, the higher English requirements apply.
| Faculty | Undergraduate | Postgraduate coursework | Postgraduate research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
| Arts and Social Sciences | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
| 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)
| 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) |
| Built Environment | 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) | 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) | 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) |
| Business | 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) | 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) | 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in other subtests) |
| Engineering | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
| Law | 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) | 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) | 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in other subtests) |
| Medicine | 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
| Science | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
| 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
| UNSW Canberra | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
TOEFL IBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet-Based Test) - including TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
Note: TOEFL MyBest Score is not accepted. When applying for a cross-faculty double degree, the higher English requirements apply.
| Faculty | Undergraduate | Postgraduate coursework | Postgraduate research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) |
| Arts and Social Sciences | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
| 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking)
| 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) |
| Built Environment | 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) | 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) | 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) |
| Business | 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) | 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) | 96 overall (min. 27 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) |
| Engineering | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) |
| Law | 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) | 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) | 96 overall (min. 27 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) |
| Medicine | 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) |
| Science | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
| 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) |
| UNSW Canberra | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) |
TOEFL PBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Paper-based Test)
Note: TOEFL MyBest Score is not accepted. When applying for a cross-faculty double degree, the higher English requirements apply.
| Faculty | Undergraduate | Postgraduate coursework | Postgraduate research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) |
| Arts and Social Sciences | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE)
| 589 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE)
| 589 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) |
| Built Environment | 589 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 589 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 589 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) |
| Business | 589 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 589 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 589 overall (min. 5.5 in TWE) |
| Engineering | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) |
| Law | 589 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 589 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 589 overall (min. 5.5 in TWE) |
| Medicine | 589 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) |
| Science | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE)
| 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) |
| UNSW Canberra | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) |
PTE (Pearson Test of English – Academic)
Note: When applying for a cross faculty double degree, the higher English requirements applies.
| Faculty | Undergraduate | Postgraduate coursework | Postgraduate research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) |
| Arts and Social Sciences | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest)
| 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest)
| 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) |
| Built Environment | 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) |
| Business | 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 65 overall (min. 58 in each subtest) |
| Engineering | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) |
| Law | 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 65 overall (min. 58 in each subtest) |
| Medicine | 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) |
| Science | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest)
| 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) |
| UNSW Canberra | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) |
C1 Advanced Cambridge (formerly known as CAE – Cambridge Advanced English)
Note: When applying for a cross faculty double degree, the higher English requirements applies.
| Faculty | Undergraduate | Postgraduate coursework | Postgraduate research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
| Arts and Social Sciences | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest)
| 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest)
| 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
| Built Environment | 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
| Business | 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 176 in each subtest) |
| Engineering | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
| Law | 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 176 in each subtest) |
| Medicine | 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
| Science | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest)
| 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
| UNSW Canberra | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
C2 Proficiency Cambridge (formerly known CPE – Cambridge Proficiency English)
Note: When applying for a cross faculty double degree, the higher English requirements applies.
| Faculty | Undergraduate | Postgraduate coursework | Postgraduate research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) |
| Arts and Social Sciences | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest)
| 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest)
| 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) |
| Built Environment | 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) |
| Business | 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) |
| Engineering | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) |
| Law | 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) |
| Medicine | 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) |
| Science | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest)
| 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) |
| UNSW Canberra | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) |
ANU Access Program
| Qualification | English language requirements |
|---|---|
| ANU Access Program | Please note that when applying for a cross faculty double degree, the higher English requirements apply. Art & Design – Successful completion with a minimum of 70% overall accepted for Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Postgraduate Research programs. Arts and Social Sciences – Successful completion with a minimum of 70% overall. Not accepted for Bachelor of Education, Postgraduate and Postgraduate Research programs. Built Environment, Business and Law – Not accepted for any program. Engineering – Successful completion with a minimum of 70% overall for Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Postgraduate Research programs. Medicine – Successful completion with a minimum of 70% overall for Postgraduate and Postgraduate Research programs. Not accepted for Undergraduate programs. Science – Successful completion with a minimum of 70% overall for Undergraduate, Postgraduate or Postgraduate Research programs. Not accepted for:
UNSW Canberra – Successful completion with a minimum of 70% overall for Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Postgraduate Research programs. |
