The UTS standard for most courses
The UTS English language requirements page gives the same table for most undergraduate and most postgraduate coursework courses. It lists only an overall score and a writing score; no other per-skill minimum is stated.
| Test | Overall | Writing |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic, Online, One Skill Retake) | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home Edition (0–120) | 79 | 21 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home Edition (1–6) | 4 | 4.5 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency | 176 | 169 |
| UTS College Academic English Level 5 | Pass | – |
UTS courses with higher English scores
Examples from the course-specific tables. Nursing, midwifery and the health rows apply to tests taken from 23 April 2026; older tests use an earlier table. Where a cell gives only one sub-score, it is writing.
| Course | IELTS | PTE Academic | TOEFL iBT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Teaching (Primary, Secondary) and combined teaching degrees | 7.5 (speaking and listening 8.0, reading and writing 7.0) | 73 (speaking and listening 79, reading and writing 65) | 102 (S 26, L 28, R 24, W 27) |
| Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Master of Pharmacy, Master of Physiotherapy | 7.0 (7.0 each, writing 6.5) | 63 (S 76, L 58, R 59, W 60) | TOEFL Australia 91 (S 24, L 22, R 22, W 23) |
| Executive MBA | 7.0 (writing 6.5) | 65–72 (writing 58) | 94 (writing 24) |
| Master of Laws (from 2027) | 7.0 (writing 6.0) | 65 (writing 50) | 94 (writing 21) |
| Research degrees in business, health, law and education | 7.0 (writing 7.0) | 65–72 (writing 65) | 94 (writing 27) |
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Test scores count if they were obtained less than two years before you apply. For IELTS One Skill Retake, the two years run from the retake date. For combined courses, the higher requirement applies. Some health and nursing tables list IELTS Academic and One Skill Retake only, without IELTS Online, and several exclude TOEFL Home Edition, so read your course's row.
UTS lists IELTS, IELTS Online, One Skill Retake, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge and OET (for health courses). Duolingo is not listed, and UTS does not say whether PTE Academic Online is accepted. A Pass in UTS College Academic English Level 5 (AE5) meets the standard requirement.
Requirements vary by course, and UTS 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
Does UTS accept PTE?+
Yes. Most courses need PTE Academic 58 overall with 50 in writing. Teaching needs 73, and nursing and health courses need 63 with 76 in speaking for tests from 23 April 2026.
Does UTS accept IELTS Online?+
Yes, for most courses. Some health and nursing course tables list only IELTS Academic and One Skill Retake, so check your course.
How long is a One Skill Retake result valid at UTS?+
Two years from the retake date, according to UTS. Other test scores must be less than two years old when you apply.
What IELTS do I need for a master's at UTS?+
Most postgraduate coursework courses need 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing. Teaching, health, the Executive MBA and law masters set higher scores.
Does UTS accept TOEFL Home Edition?+
Yes, for most courses, on both the 0–120 and 1–6 scales. Some health courses exclude it.
Does UTS accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not among the tests UTS lists.
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