Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
University of Canberra TOEFL minimums by level
From UC's English language requirements page. Section minimums are reading / listening / speaking / writing.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UCC International Foundation Studies | 51 | IELTS 5.5, no band below 5.0 |
| UCC Diploma (standard) | 51 (12 / 12 / 17 / 14) | IELTS 5.5, no band below 5.5 |
| Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations (GCAF) | 67 (16 / 16 / 19 / 19) | IELTS 6.0, no band below 6.0 |
| UC standard undergraduate degree | 67 (16 / 16 / 19 / 19) | IELTS 6.0, no band below 6.0 |
| UC standard postgraduate degree | 81 (16 / 16 / 19 / 19) | IELTS 6.5, no band below 6.0 |
| Courses at IELTS 7.0, no band below 6.0 | 94 (16 / 16 / 19 / 19) | |
| Courses at IELTS 7.0, no band below 6.5 | 94 (20 / 20 / 20 / 24) | |
| Courses at IELTS 7.0, no band below 7.0 | 94 (25 / 25 / 23 / 27) |
How the University of Canberra handles TOEFL scores
UC lists TOEFL iBT as accepted, excluding the global TOEFL iBT with 1 to 6 band scores: it currently accepts only TOEFL iBT for Australia. Test results more than two years old are not accepted. Each degree has its own IELTS level, so check the course before you apply.
The University of Canberra gives its TOEFL figures on the 0 to 120 scale. Since January 2026 TOEFL iBT score reports also carry a 1 to 6 band score; see the new TOEFL score scale.
For comparison, the same page sets a standard undergraduate degree at IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0) and a standard postgraduate degree at IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0).
Your offer and your visa are separate. Home Affairs says that for a TOEFL iBT result to be valid for Australian visa purposes you must select 'Taking TOEFL for Australia' when you register, and it lists TOEFL iBT Home Edition among the online tests it does not accept (Home Affairs English page).
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If your TOEFL score is below UC's level
UC College (UCC) runs Pathways programs, and UC says completing one satisfies its English requirements for most undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Entry to UCC needs less English: TOEFL iBT 51 for International Foundation Studies or the UCC Diploma.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UC programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does the University of Canberra need for undergraduate study?+
67 with 16 reading, 16 listening, 19 speaking and 19 writing.
What TOEFL score does UC need for a master's?+
81 with the same section minimums for a standard postgraduate degree.
Does UC accept the 1 to 6 TOEFL scale?+
No. UC excludes the global TOEFL iBT with 1 to 6 band scores and accepts only TOEFL iBT for Australia.
How old can my TOEFL be for UC?+
Results over two years old are not accepted.
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- University of Canberra IELTS requirement
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- TOEFL for an Australian visa
- The new TOEFL score scale (2026)
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