Swinburne English scores for degrees
From the English language section of Swinburne's international entry requirements page. IELTS One Skill Retake carries the same scores as IELTS. TOEFL iBT Australia section minimums are reading / listening / speaking / writing.
| Course level | IELTS Academic | PTE Academic | TOEFL iBT Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate degrees (standard) | 6.0 (6.0 each) | 50 (50 each) | 64 (13 / 12 / 18 / 21) |
| Bachelor's in education, exercise and sport science, law, psychology; professional degrees | 6.5 (6.0 each) | 58 (50 each) | 79 (13 / 12 / 18 / 21) |
| Postgraduate coursework and research | 6.5 (6.0 each) | 58 (50 each) | 79 (13 / 12 / 18 / 21) |
| Bachelor of Nursing (tests on or after 23 April 2026) | 7.0 (L, R, S 7.0; W 6.5) | 63 (L 58, R 59, W 60, S 76) | 91 (22 / 22 / 24 / 23) |
| Master of Physiotherapy; Bachelor of Nursing (tests up to 22 April 2026) | 7.0 (L, R, S 7.0; W 6.5) | 66 (L, R, S 66; W 56) | 94 (24 / 24 / 23 / 24) |
| Psychological Sciences (Honours), Master of Dietetics, Master of Occupational Therapy | 7.0 (7.0 each) | 66 (66 each) | 94 (24 / 24 / 23 / 27) |
| Master of Teaching (Secondary) | 7.0 (7.5 in speaking and listening) | 66 (66 each, 76 in speaking and listening) | 94 (25 / 27 / 25 / 27) |
Test rules and other accepted tests
IELTS One Skill Retake must be taken within 60 days of your original test. Swinburne lists TOEFL iBT Australia and notes that tests from 26 July 2023 to 4 May 2024 are not accepted for Australian visa purposes. Cambridge C1 Advanced is paper-based only from 12 February 2024, LanguageCert Academic must be taken at a secure test centre, and the Michigan English Test applies to secure test centre results, not MET Digital.
Swinburne notes that your course may also have PTE Academic as an additional prerequisite. Duolingo is not on the list, and the page does not state how old a test result can be.
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The Swinburne Foundation Program and UniLink diplomas need IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0), PTE 42 (no skill below 36) or TOEFL iBT Australia 46. The UniLink Bridging Program and vocational courses need IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or PTE 50 (no skill below 42).
Swinburne also runs ELICOS English language courses that can help you meet the requirement for your course.
Requirements vary by course, and Swinburne 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 Swinburne need?+
PTE Academic 50 (no skill below 50) for most bachelor's degrees and 58 (no skill below 50) for postgraduate coursework and research.
What IELTS do I need for a master's at Swinburne?+
IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for postgraduate coursework and research. Physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy and teaching masters need 7.0.
Is IELTS One Skill Retake accepted at Swinburne?+
Yes, if it is taken within 60 days of your original test. The scores are the same as for IELTS.
What IELTS does the Swinburne Bachelor of Nursing need?+
IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in listening, reading and speaking and 6.5 in writing. For PTE tests from 23 April 2026 it is 63 with speaking 76.
Does Swinburne accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not among the tests Swinburne lists.
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- IELTS for Australia: scores by university and visa
- PTE for Australia
- IELTS for the Student visa 500
- RMIT IELTS requirement
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Verified against the linked official sources on 4 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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