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20 TOEFL Accepting Universities in Australia

By Urvi Agrawal

Updated on Jan 29, 2024 | 332 views

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For higher education in Australia, meeting English language requirements is crucial for international students. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a widely accepted benchmark of English proficiency, recognized by over 12,500 universities in 160 countries. Though 100% of universities in Australia accept TOEFL iBT scores, their specific requirements can vary. Let's discuss in detail the top TOEFL-accepting universities in Australia. 

List of TOEFL Accepting Universities in Australia 

Most universitie­s in Australia acknowledge the TOEFL e­xam as a measure of English proficiency. The given table­ shows a comprehensive­ list of TOEFL-accepting universities in Australia, including their minimum score requirements.

Australian Universities Minimum TOEFL Score Required
The University of Melbourne 

Overall score: 79

  • Reading: 13
  • Speaking: 18
  • Writing: 21
  • Listening: 13
Victoria University

Overall score: 79

  • Reading: 18
  • Speaking: 19
  • Writing: 22
  • Listening: 19
The Australian National University (ANU)

Overall score: 80

  • Reading: 20
  • Speaking: 18
  • Writing: 20
  • Listening: 18
Torrens University Overall score: 60 (with 18 accepted in writing module) 
The University of Queensland

Overall score: 87

  • Reading: 19
  • Speaking: 19
  • Writing: 21
  • Listening: 19
University of New South Wales

Overall score: 90

  • Reading: 22
  • Speaking: 22
  • Writing: 23
  • Listening: 22
Curtin University 

Overall score: 79

  • Reading: 13
  • Speaking: 18
  • Writing: 21
  • Listening: 13
The University of Adelaide

Overall score: 79

  • Reading: 13
  • Speaking: 18
  • Writing: 21
  • Listening: 13
La Trobe University

Overall score: 64

  • Reading: 13
  • Speaking: 18
  • Writing: 21
  • Listening: 12
Monash University

Overall score:  94

  • Reading: 19
  • Speaking: 20
  • Writing: 24
  • Listening: 20
RMIT 

Overall score: 79

  • Reading: 13
  • Speaking: 18
  • Writing: 21
  • Listening: 12
University of South Australia

Overall score: 79

  • Reading: 18
  • Speaking: 18
  • Writing: 18
  • Listening: 18
University of Canberra

Overall score: 60

  • Reading: 13
  • Speaking: 18
  • Writing: 21
  • Listening: 12
Murdoch University

Overall score:  73

  • Reading: 18
  • Speaking: 18
  • Writing: 18
  • Listening: 18
The University of Tasmania

Overall Score: 72

  • Reading: 10 
  • Listening: 9
  • Speaking: 16 
  • Writing: 19
James Cook University

Overall Score: 74

  • Reading: 18
  • Listening: 18
  • Speaking: 18 
  • Writing: 18
University of Southern Queensland

Overall Score: 70

  • Reading: 18
  • Listening: 18
  • Speaking: 18 
  • Writing: 18
Griffith University

Overall Score: 79

  • Reading: 19
  • Listening: 19
  • Speaking: 19 
  • Writing: 19
Macquarie University

Overall Score: 83

  • Reading: 13
  • Listening: 12
  • Speaking: 18 
  • Writing: 21
Western Sydney University

Overall score: 82

  • Writing: 21
  • Speaking: 18
  • Reading: 13
  • Listening: 13

Source: Official University Websites

Also Read: How to Prepare for TOEFL

Cut-off of TOEFL for Top Universities in Australia

Most prestigious universities in Australia will ask you to submit your TOEFL scores as part of the admissions process. However, the minimum acceptable scores set by universities differ. Here are the top TOEFL-accepting universities in Australia with their respective cutoff scores. 

Top Australian Universities Global Rankings* Minimum TOEFL Cut-Off Score**
The University of Melbourne  14 79
University of Sydney  19 40 –106
The University of New South Wales 19 90-94
Australian National University 34 80 
Monash University 42 94
The University of Queensland 43 87
The University of Western Australia 72 82
The University of Adelaide 89 79
University of Technology Sydney 90 102 –109
Macquarie University 130 66 –105

Source:* QS World University Rankings 2024

             ** Official University Websites

So, now that you know the minimum TOEFL scores for the best universities in Australia, it’s time to streamline your TOEFL preparation and aim for high scores. Get in touch with us to kick-start your educational journey to Australia. 

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