What IELTS score do you need for the University of Wollongong?

Match your course's IELTS score to the other tests. PTE figures are overall and for each communicative skill, and exclude the nursing degrees. TOEFL iBT (0–120) is overall, then reading and writing / listening and speaking. UOW also gives the new TOEFL 1–6 scale, for example 4.5 overall for IELTS 6.5.

The Master of Teaching needs IELTS 7.5 with 7.0 in reading and writing and 8.0 in speaking and listening, PTE Academic 76 (reading and writing 69, speaking and listening 84) or TOEFL iBT 106. UOW says English language courses cannot be used for entry because of registration rules.

The Bachelor of Nursing and Master of Nursing (Pre-registration) need IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in reading, speaking and listening and 6.5 in writing. For tests taken on or after 23 April 2026 that equals PTE 63 (reading 59, writing 60, speaking 76, listening 58) or TOEFL iBT 91. Scores must come from one test sitting, though IELTS One Skill Retake is allowed.

UOW accepts IELTS Academic, IELTS for UKVI and IELTS One Skill Retake, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, LanguageCert Academic, OET for selected health courses, and the Duolingo English Test for coursework only. Its Duolingo table goes up to the IELTS 6.0 level (115 overall). IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.

Tests must be taken within two years of your course start date. For One Skill Retake, the two years run from the original test date. Apart from One Skill Retake, results from several sittings are not combined.

UOW College runs English language programs, and its English for Tertiary Studies can satisfy course requirements such as the Bachelor of Business.

Requirements vary by course, and UOW 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.