QUT postgraduate English requirements
From QUT's postgraduate applying guide, which gives the requirement for most postgraduate courses. Where a course needs more, QUT shows it in that course's requirements tab.
| Test | Most postgraduate courses |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall, no sub-score below 6.0 |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall, no sub-score below 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 overall, writing 21, speaking 18, others 16 |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) | 176 overall, no sub-score below 169 |
Undergraduate courses and accepted tests
QUT does not publish one undergraduate score. Its international applying page says to check the minimum test scores in your course information.
QUT's advice for agents lists the tests accepted for most courses: Cambridge English Score, IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic. Tests must be taken at a secure test centre and no more than two years before the course starts. QUT does not name IELTS Online, TOEFL Home Edition, PTE Academic Online, One Skill Retake or Duolingo on these pages.
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If you don't meet the English or academic requirement for your course, QUT may offer a course package that combines your degree with an English or pathway program. Passing those lets you move straight into the degree.
Requirements vary by course, and QUT can change them between intakes. Always confirm the score on your course page before you book a test. Your student visa has its own English rules, set by the Department of Home Affairs.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does QUT need?+
For most postgraduate courses, PTE Academic 58 with no sub-score below 50. Undergraduate scores are listed on each course page.
What TOEFL score does QUT accept?+
TOEFL iBT 79 for most postgraduate courses, with writing 21, speaking 18 and no other sub-score below 16.
Does QUT accept at-home English tests?+
QUT says tests must be taken at a secure test centre.
How long is IELTS valid for QUT?+
The test must be no more than two years before the start of your course.
What IELTS does QUT need for undergraduate courses?+
It depends on the course. QUT lists the minimum test scores in each course's requirements.
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