What IELTS score do you need for Torrens University Australia?

Apart from nursing, the Torrens pages read today give the IELTS score and "or equivalent" without listing PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo scores. PTE equivalents for non-nursing courses, Duolingo, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Online are not stated by Torrens on these pages.

Torrens' admissions criteria says other evidence, including alternative English tests, is considered case by case by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic, and that some courses may require a higher overall score or sub-scores.

You must achieve the course's minimum score in an approved English test within 24 months of starting at Torrens. Completed secondary education, a year of tertiary study or an AQF Level 4 or higher award in English from specified countries can also meet the requirement.

Torrens says it offers English language and pathway programs for students who need help meeting course entry requirements.

Requirements vary by course, and Torrens University 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.

Your offer and your visa are assessed separately. If Home Affairs asks you for English evidence, the Student visa (subclass 500) page sets these minimums for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025: IELTS Academic 6.0, PTE Academic 47 or TOEFL iBT 67. With at least 10 weeks of ELICOS (or a Foundation or eligible Pathway program) packaged with your course they drop to 5.5, 39 and 51, and with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS to 5.0, 31 and 37.

The test must be taken within the 2 years before you lodge (Regular Evidence level), or within the 2 years before a decision if you are Streamlined Evidence level and asked for evidence. Tests delivered entirely online, such as IELTS Online and TOEFL iBT Home Edition, are not accepted for the visa, and from 21 January 2026 TOEFL candidates must select 'Taking TOEFL for Australia' when registering.