Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Swinburne Sarawak English scores by level
From Swinburne Sarawak's English language requirement page:
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other tests |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | 5.5, no band below 5.0 | TOEFL iBT 46; PTE 42 (36 in each skill) |
| Diploma | 5.0, no band below 5.0 | TOEFL iBT 40; PTE 36; MUET Band 3 |
| Diploma of Accountancy (international students) | 5.5, no band below 5.0 | See course page |
| Undergraduate (all majors) | 6.0, no band below 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 64; PTE 50 (42 in each skill); MUET Band 4 |
| MBA (I), MCMP, MIT | 6.5, no band below 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 79; PTE 58 (50 in each skill) |
Other tests and rules
C1 Advanced is accepted: 169 with no band below 169 for undergraduate study and 176 with no band below 169 for the listed master's courses.
IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted if it is taken within 60 days of the original test. IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and C1 Advanced results should be within two years of the start of your studies.
SPM English is listed for Malaysian applicants, but the page notes it is not applicable for international students.
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How to check your course
Each Swinburne course has its own minimum, so confirm the figure on your course page, and contact the university for an assessment of other qualifications such as A-Levels or IB.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Swinburne Sarawak programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS score do I need for Swinburne Sarawak?+
IELTS 6.0 with no band below 6.0 for undergraduate degrees. Foundation needs 5.5 with no band below 5.0.
What IELTS is needed for the Swinburne Sarawak MBA?+
IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79 or PTE 58.
Does Swinburne Sarawak accept IELTS One Skill Retake?+
Yes, if it is taken within 60 days of the original test.
Does Swinburne Sarawak accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE 50 with at least 42 in each skill meets the undergraduate requirement.
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