Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
UWA TOEFL iBT minimums
From UWA's English language requirements page, which gives both TOEFL scales.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum standard (coursework) | 82; speaking and writing 20, listening and reading 17 | 1 to 6 scale: 4.5; writing 4, others 3.5 |
| Higher standard (coursework) | 92; speaking and writing 23, listening and reading 20 | 1 to 6 scale: 5; listening and writing 4.5, speaking and reading 4 |
| Higher degrees by research | 82; writing 22, speaking 20, listening 20, reading 18 | 1 to 6 scale: 4.5; writing 4.5, others 4. Home Edition not accepted |
| Research: Law School | 94; listening and reading 24, speaking 23, writing 27 | 1 to 6 scale: 5; speaking 4.5 |
| Research: Graduate School of Education | 94; listening and speaking 20, reading 19, writing 24 | 1 to 6 scale: 5 |
| Research: UWA Business School | 84; listening and speaking 20, reading 19, writing 24 | 1 to 6 scale: 4.5 |
UWA TOEFL rules: code, Home Edition and validity
Use TOEFL institution code 7496 so UWA can verify your scores. The research table says the TOEFL Home Edition is not accepted, and that English test results must have been obtained within the past two years.
For comparison, the same page sets the minimum standard at IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and the higher standard at 7.0 with no band below 6.5.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
UWA CELT runs an Academic English and Study Skills Bridging Course: a final grade of 70% with no band below 60% meets the minimum standard, and 75% with 70% in each band meets the higher one. UWA says CELT is not available to all cohorts and is not accepted for courses with accreditation requirements, such as nursing, teaching and medicine.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your UWA programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does UWA need?+
TOEFL iBT 82 with 20 in speaking and writing and 17 in listening and reading, or 4.5 on the 1 to 6 scale, for the minimum standard.
What is UWA's TOEFL code?+
UWA gives its TOEFL institution code as 7496.
Does UWA accept the 1 to 6 TOEFL scale?+
Yes. The page lists separate 1 to 6 minimums, such as 4.5 for the minimum standard and 5 for the higher standard.
How long is TOEFL valid for UWA?+
Results must have been obtained within the past two years.
Keep reading
Related
- UWA IELTS requirement
- Edith Cowan College TOEFL requirement
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale
- TOEFL for an Australian visa
- All 4564 guides
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