English language proficiency requirements

The University of Notre Dame Australia requires all domestic and international applicants to meet minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements for admission. This ensures that applicants possess the English language skills necessary to participate in their chosen studies and achieve their academic goals.

English language proficiency requirements:

Domestic International

Domestic applicants can satisfy the English language proficiency requirements for most programs through any of the following pathways:

  • Secondary Schooling in Majority-English-Speaking Countries: Completion of at least senior secondary schooling in a country where English is the primary language, such as Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland.
  • Prior Education and Qualifications: Successful completion of an Australian VET Certificate IV or higher, or at least two Higher Education units in Australia.
  • STAT: Achieving a satisfactory result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT), where applicable.
  • Standardised Testing: Achieving the required score in an approved English language test.

Please note: Certain disciplines have specific English language requirements mandated by accrediting bodies. Applicants may therefore be required to sit a recognised English language test, regardless of their prior educational background.

Previous Education

  • Secondary Education

    Successful completion of senior secondary studies in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Canada or the United States of America meets the University’s English language proficiency requirements for most programs.

    International secondary studies completed at an institution where English was the only language of instruction and assessment may be accepted.

  • Higher Education

    Applicants can satisfy the English language proficiency requirements through either of the following:

    • Successful completion of at least two units at an Australian university.
    • Successful completion of at least two units in an approved English-speaking country.
    Please refer to the table for details

    Country

    Accepted qualifications

    Minimum length

    New Zealand

    Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework level study at a recognised University

    Successful completion of at least two subjects/units

    Republic of Ireland

    Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework level study at a recognised University

    Successful completion of at least two subjects/units

    United Kingdom

    Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework level study at a recognised University

    Successful completion of at least two subjects/units

    Canada (excluding the province of Quebec)

    Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework level study at a recognised University

    Successful completion of at least two subjects/units

    United States of America

    Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework level study at a recognised University

    Successful completion of at least two subjects/units

  • Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher from an Australian registered training organisation will be accepted.

  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

    A Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with a suitable score in Written English is accepted. The scores in Written English vary depending on the discipline for which entry is being sought.

    Please refer to the table for details.

    Required STAT Scores

English language tests

Accepted English language tests include IELTS and other approved assessments. Required scores and accepted tests vary by discipline and program. All test results must have been obtained within two years before the application commencement date.

  • English language test scores

    Applicants may satisfy the English language test requirement through an approval English language test as outlined below. Accepted tests and the minimum test results required vary by discipline and program. English language test results are valid for two years from the date of completion

    Undergraduate

    IELTS (Academic)

    CAE/CPE

    PTE (Academic)

    TOEFL (iBT)

    LanguageCert Academic

    CELPIP General  

    Michigan English Test

    6.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0

    169 overall, with no individual band score lower than 169

    50 overall, with no individual band score lower than 50

    Before 1 January 2026:

    73 overall and no other score lower than 18.

    January 2026 onwards:

    4 total score, with no score lower than 4 in reading, listening and writing, no score lower than 3.5 in speaking.

    61 overall, with no individual score lower than 61.

    CLB 8 overall, with no individual band score lower than 8

    53 Overall, with no individual band score lower than 53

    Postgraduate (Coursework)

    *Higher English requirements may apply to selected programs.

    IELTS (Academic)

    CAE/CPE

    PTE (Academic)

    TOEFL (iBT)

    LanguageCert Academic

    CELPIP General  

    Michigan English Test

    6.5 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0

    176 overall and no other band score lower than 169

    58 overall no other band score lower than 50

    Before 1 January 2026:

    84 overall and no other score lower than 18

    January 2026 onwards:

    4.5 total score, with no score lower than 4 in reading, listening and writing, no score lower than 3.5 in speaking.

    67 overall, with no individual score lower than 61.

    CLB9 overall, with no individual band score lower than CLB8

    58 Overall, with no individual band score lower than 53

    Research

    IELTS (Academic)

    CAE/CPE

    PTE (Academic)

    TOEFL (iBT)

    LanguageCert Academic

    CELPIP General  

    Michigan English Test

    7.0 overall, with no score lower than 7.0 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 6.5

    185 overall, with no score lower than 185 in writing and no other band score lower than 176

    68 overall, with no score lower than 68 in writing and no other band score lower than 58

    Before 1 January 2026:

    94, with no score lower than 24 in reading and listening, no score lower than 23 in speaking and no score lower than 27 in writing.

    January 2026 onwards:

    4.5, with no score lower than 5 in reading and listening, no score lower than 4.5 in speaking and no score lower than 5.5 in writing.

    73 Overall, with no score lower than 78 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 67

    CLB10 overall, with no score lower than CLB10 in writing and no other individual band score lower than CLB9

    62 overall, with no score lower than 62 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 58

  • Supporting links

    For information about English language test programs

Exceptions

  • School of Arts and Sciences

    Program:

    English as a primary language

    All primary and secondary education was taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, Australia, the United Kingdom, the USA, Ireland, Canada (except Quebec), and New Zealand, or;

    You have completed 2+ years or full time equivalent tertiary study in English only at an institution in Australia, the United Kingdom, the USA, Ireland, Canada (except Quebec), and New Zealand, or;

    You achieve the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests and meet the requirements for test results specified below:

    English language tests

    The following tests must be completed within two years prior to applying to the University:

    IELTS Academic

    7.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 7.0

    OET

    B in all sections

    PTE Academic

    65 overall, with no individual band score lower than 65

    TOEFL (iBT)

    Before 1 January 2026: 94, with no score lower than 24 in reading and listening, no score lower than 23 in speaking and no score lower than 27 in writing.

    January 2026 onwards: 4.5, with no score lower than 5 in reading and listening, no score lower than 4.5 in speaking and no score lower than 5.5 in writing.

    LanguageCert

    73 Overall, with no score lower than 73

    CELPIP General

    CELB10 overall with no score lower than CLB10

    Michigan English Test

    62 overall with no score lower than 62

  • School of Education

    Programs and Program No.

    Students with English as an additional language seeking entry into Accredited teacher programs must meet the English language requirements specified by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) to meet the requirements for registration as follows:

    IELTS Academic

    Average band score of 7.5 across all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing – with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening. Test scores must appear on a single IELTS Test Report Form and be the result of a test undertaken during the 24-month period prior to submitting an application.

    ISLPR Teacher focused test

    A score of Level 4 or higher in all four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

    Previous Education Exemption

    An applicant has completed at least four years of study in higher education (university) in Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. This study must have resulted in the award of 1 qualification(s) comparable to the education level of an Australian bachelor’s degree or higher and must include a recognised initial teacher education qualification.

    Exceptional Circumstances

    The University may consider an exemption from formal English language test requirement in exceptional circumstances where it is abundantly clear that an applicant’s English language proficiency is at such a high level that to require a demonstration of their English language proficiency through a formal test would be unreasonable or unnecessary. Such requests would be considered on a case-by-case basis with appropriate supporting evidence relevant to the applicant’s mastery of the English language.

    Programs and Program No.

    IELTS Academic

    Average overall band score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening)

    PTE Academic

    Average overall band score 58 overall (with no band score lower than 50 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening)

    An applicant that has completed an award and has at least four full years of study in higher education (university) in Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. This study must have resulted in award of 1 qualification(s) comparable to the educational level of an Australian bachelor's degree or higher and must include a recognised initial teacher education qualification.

  • School of Health Sciences

    Programs:

    English language requirements

    Have achieved the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests:

    IELTS Academic

    7.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 7.0

    OET

    B in all sections

    PTE Academic

    65, with no individual band score lower than 65

    TOEFL (iBT)

    Before 1 January 2026: 94, with no score lower than 24 in reading and listening, no score lower than 23 in speaking and no score lower than 27 in writing.

    January 2026 onwards: 4.5, with no score lower than 5 in reading and listening, no score lower than 4.5 in speaking and no score lower than 5.5 in writing.

    LanguageCert

    73 Overall, with no score lower than 73

    CELPIP General

    CELB10 overall with no score lower than CLB10

    Michigan English Test

    62 overall with no score lower than 62

  • School of Law

    Programs:

    CAE/CPE

    191 overall, with no score lower than 191 in writing and no other band score lower than 185

    IELTS Academic

    7.5 overall, with no score lower than 7.5 in writing and no other band score lower than 7.0

    PTE Academic

    76 overall, with no score lower than 76 in writing and no other band score lower than 68

    TOEFL (iBT)

    Before 1 January 2026: 105, with no score lower than 28 in writing and no other band score lower than 24

    January 2026 onwards: 5, with no score lower than 5.5 in writing, reading and listening no lower than 5 and speaking no lower than 4.5.

    LanguageCert

    81 Overall, with no score lower than 81 in writing and no other bands score lower than 73

    CELPIP General

    CELB11 overall, with no score lower than CLB11 in writing and no other bands score lower than CLB10.

    Michigan English Test

    67 overall, with no score lower than 67 in writing and no other bands score lower than 62

  • School of Medicine

    Programs:

    English as a primary language

    All primary and secondary education was taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, Australia, the United Kingdom, the USA, Ireland, Canada (except Quebec), and New Zealand, or;

    You have Completed 2+ years or full time equivalent tertiary study in English only at an institution in Australia, the United Kingdom, the USA, Ireland, Canada (except Quebec), and New Zealand, or;

    You achieve the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests and meet the requirements for test results specified below:

    English language tests

    The following tests must be completed within two years prior to applying to the University:

    IELTS Academic

    7.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 7.0

    OET

    B in all sections

    PTE Academic

    65 overall, with no individual band score lower than 65

    TOEFL (iBT)

    Before 1 January 2026: 94, with no score lower than 24 in reading and listening, no score lower than 23 in speaking and no score lower than 27 in writing.

    January 2026 onwards: 4.5, with no score lower than 5 in reading and listening, no score lower than 4.5 in speaking and no score lower than 5.5 in writing.

  • School of Nursing and Midwifery

    Programs:

    Domestic and international students seeking entry into Nursing and Midwifery programs must meet the English language requirements specified by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). You may also refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board for information.

    English language requirements

    Applicants who have completed at least six (6) years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in Australia or in a recognised country*; including at least two (2) years between years 7 and 12.

    Recognised countries

    • Antigua and Barbuda
    • Anguilla
    • Australia
    • The Bahamas
    • Barbados
    • Belize
    • Bermuda
    • British Indian Ocean Territory
    • Canada
    • Cayman Islands
    • Dominica
    • Falkland Islands
    • Gibraltar
    • Grenada
    • Guernsey
    • Guyana
    • Isle of Man
    • Jamaica
    • Jersey
    • Malta
    • New Zealand
    • Republic of Ireland
    • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
    • St Kitts and Nevis
    • St Lucia
    • St Vincent and the Grenadines
    • Trinidad and Tobago
    • United Kingdom
    • United States of America
    • US Virgin Islands

    Or

    Has achieved the minimum required scores in an English Language Test approved under the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s Registration Standard for English Language Skills.

    The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published the transition arrangements policy to account for the changes to the minimum scores and requirements.

    AHPRA Transition Policy

Pathway programs

The English language proficiency requirements do not apply to our pathway programs, including Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP) and UniPath.

Please refer to our admission pathways webpage for their entry requirements.

Equivalency

Where an applicant does not meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements, other equivalent qualifications or experience may be considered.

For questions, please contact admissions@nd.edu.au. If you are an international student please contact international@nd.edu.au.

Note: The University reserves the right to request any applicant to sit an English language test or to undertake an Academic English Bridging program.

International applicants can satisfy the English language proficiency requirements by:

  • Demonstrating that they previously studied at an institution where English was the sole language of instruction and assessment, or
  • Achieving the required score on an approved English language test.

Previous Education

  • Secondary Education

    Successful completion of secondary studies in Australia will be accepted as meeting the University’s English language proficiency requirements for all programs.

    International secondary studies undertaken at an institution where the sole language of instruction and assessment was English may be accepted.

    Please refer to the table below for accepted score.
      

    GCE O Levels

    A minimum grade of C or better in English Language or Literature in English

    Must be endorsed by CIE, OCR, Edexcel, AQA or other UK authority

    GCE A Levels

    A minimum grade of C or better in the General Paper, English Language, English Language & Literature or English Literature

    Must be endorsed by CIE, OCR, Edexcel, AQA or other UK authority

    IB Diploma

    English A: grade of 4 or above; Language & Literature: grade of 4 or above. Literature at higher level (HL) or standard level (SL); Literature and Performance (SL);
    English A1 (SL) or (HL);
    English A2 (SL) or (HL);
    English B (HL).

    New Zealand (Bursary)

    50 or above in English

    New Zealand (NCEA)

    A minimum of 8 achieved credits at Level 2 or 3 in English, with at least 4 achieved credits in Reading and 4 achieved credits in Writing

    United Kingdom

    Passing grade in English

    Republic of Ireland

    A minimum of grade of 5 in English at Ordinary Level

    Canada

    Passing grade in English, in addition to studies solely taught in English. Grade of 60% or better in final year English subject.

    Singapore

    Grade of C or better in 'O' level English, English Literature or English Language; General Paper (H1 Level) or Knowledge and Inquiry (H2 Level)

    South Africa

    Level 4 (50%) in English Home Language or Level 5 (60%) in English First Additional Language

    United States of America

    ACT:
    Composite score of 21

    Advanced Placement (AP) examinations:
    A grade of 3 or higher in English Language and Composition; or English Literature and Composition

    SAT (test sat from 2016):
    A combined score of at least 1000 out of 1600 in the Evidence based Reading and Writing and Math in the SAT from the same sitting, with a minimum of 400 in Evidence-based Reading and Writing section and 400 in Math section.

    SAT (test sat between 2005-2015):
    A combined score of at least 1500 out of 2400 in the Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing sections in the SAT Reasoning Test from the same sitting, with a minimum of 460 in each section.

    International secondary studies where the sole language of instruction and assessment was not in English but where English was undertaken as a subject, may be accepted.

Exceptions

  • School of Arts and Sciences

    Program:

    English as a primary language

    All primary and secondary education was taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, Australia, the United Kingdom, the USA, Ireland, Canada (except Quebec), and New Zealand, or;

    You have completed 2+ years or full time equivalent tertiary study in English only at an institution in Australia, the United Kingdom, the USA, Ireland, Canada (except Quebec), and New Zealand, or;

    You achieve the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests and meet the requirements for test results specified below:

    English language tests

    The following tests must be completed within two years prior to applying to the University:

    IELTS Academic

    7.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 7.0

    OET

    B in all sections

    PTE Academic

    65 overall, with no individual band score lower than 65

    TOEFL (iBT)

    Before 1 January 2026: 94, with no score lower than 24 in reading and listening, no score lower than 23 in speaking and no score lower than 27 in writing.

    January 2026 onwards: 4.5, with no score lower than 5 in reading and listening, no score lower than 4.5 in speaking and no score lower than 5.5 in writing.

    LanguageCert

    73 Overall, with no score lower than 73

    CELPIP General

    CELB10 overall with no score lower than CLB10

    Michigan English Test

    62 overall with no score lower than 62

  • School of Education

    Programs and Program No.

    Students with English as an additional language seeking entry into Accredited teacher programs must meet the English language requirements specified by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) to meet the requirements for registration as follows:

    IELTS Academic

    Average band score of 7.5 across all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing – with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas and a score of no less than 8 in speaking and listening. Test scores must appear on a single IELTS Test Report Form and be the result of a test undertaken during the 24-month period prior to submitting an application.

    ISLPR Teacher focused test

    A score of Level 4 or higher in all four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

    Previous Education Exemption

    An applicant has completed at least four years of study in higher education (university) in Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. This study must have resulted in the award of 1 qualification(s) comparable to the education level of an Australian bachelor’s degree or higher and must include a recognised initial teacher education qualification.

    Exceptional Circumstances

    The University may consider an exemption from formal English language test requirement in exceptional circumstances where it is abundantly clear that an applicant’s English language proficiency is at such a high level that to require a demonstration of their English language proficiency through a formal test would be unreasonable or unnecessary. Such requests would be considered on a case-by-case basis with appropriate supporting evidence relevant to the applicant’s mastery of the English language.

    English language proficiency is demonstrated by one of the following:

    An Academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Report Form (TRF) that shows a score of at least 7.0 for both Reading and Writing, and a score of at least 8.0 for both Speaking and Listening. The IELTS test scores must appear on a single IELTS TRF and be the result of a test undertaken during the 24 month period prior to submitting an application. Or;

    An applicant has completed at least four full years of study in higher education (university) in Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. This study must have resulted in the award of 2 qualification(s) comparable to the educational level of an Australian bachelor's degree or higher and must include a recognised initial teacher education qualification.

    Programs and Program No.

    IELTS Academic

    Average overall band score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening)

    PTE Academic

    Average overall band score 58 overall (with no band score lower than 50 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening)

    An applicant that has completed an award and has at least four full years of study in higher education (university) in Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States of America. This study must have resulted in award of 1 qualification(s) comparable to the educational level of an Australian bachelor's degree or higher and must include a recognised initial teacher education qualification.

  • School of Health Sciences

    Programs:

    English language requirements

    Have achieved the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests:

    IELTS Academic

    7.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 7.0

    OET

    B in all sections

    PTE Academic

    65, with no individual band score lower than 65

    TOEFL (iBT)

    Before 1 January 2026: 94, with no score lower than 24 in reading and listening, no score lower than 23 in speaking and no score lower than 27 in writing.

    January 2026 onwards: 4.5, with no score lower than 5 in reading and listening, no score lower than 4.5 in speaking and no score lower than 5.5 in writing.

    LanguageCert

    73 Overall, with no score lower than 73

    CELPIP General

    CELB10 overall with no score lower than CLB10

    Michigan English Test

    62 overall with no score lower than 62

  • School of Law

    Programs:

    CAE/CPE

    191 overall, with no score lower than 191 in writing and no other band score lower than 185

    IELTS Academic

    7.5 overall, with no score lower than 7.5 in writing and no other band score lower than 7.0

    PTE Academic

    76 overall, with no score lower than 76 in writing and no other band score lower than 68

    TOEFL (iBT)

    Before 1 January 2026: 105, with no score lower than 28 in writing and no other band score lower than 24

    January 2026 onwards: 5, with no score lower than 5.5 in writing, reading and listening no lower than 5 and speaking no lower than 4.5.

    LanguageCert

    81 Overall, with no score lower than 81 in writing and no other bands score lower than 73

    CELPIP General

    CELB11 overall, with no score lower than CLB11 in writing and no other bands score lower than CLB10.

    Michigan English Test

    67 overall, with no score lower than 67 in writing and no other bands score lower than 62

  • School of Medicine

    Programs:

    English as a primary language

    All primary and secondary education was taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, Australia, the United Kingdom, the USA, Ireland, Canada (except Quebec), and New Zealand, or;

    You have Completed 2+ years or full time equivalent tertiary study in English only at an institution in Australia, the United Kingdom, the USA, Ireland, Canada (except Quebec), and New Zealand, or;

    You achieve the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests and meet the requirements for test results specified below:

    English language tests

    The following tests must be completed within two years prior to applying to the University:

    IELTS Academic

    7.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 7.0

    OET

    B in all sections

    PTE Academic

    65 overall, with no individual band score lower than 65

    TOEFL (iBT)

    Before 1 January 2026: 94, with no score lower than 24 in reading and listening, no score lower than 23 in speaking and no score lower than 27 in writing.

    January 2026 onwards: 4.5, with no score lower than 5 in reading and listening, no score lower than 4.5 in speaking and no score lower than 5.5 in writing.

  • School of Nursing and Midwifery

    Programs:

    Domestic and international students seeking entry into Nursing and Midwifery programs must meet the English language requirements specified by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). You may also refer to the Nursing and Midwifery Board for information.

    English language requirements

    Applicants who have completed at least six (6) years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in Australia or in a recognised country*; including at least two (2) years between years 7 and 12.

    Recognised countries

    • Antigua and Barbuda
    • Anguilla
    • Australia
    • The Bahamas
    • Barbados
    • Belize
    • Bermuda
    • British Indian Ocean Territory
    • Canada
    • Cayman Islands
    • Dominica
    • Falkland Islands
    • Gibraltar
    • Grenada
    • Guernsey
    • Guyana
    • Isle of Man
    • Jamaica
    • Jersey
    • Malta
    • New Zealand
    • Republic of Ireland
    • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
    • St Kitts and Nevis
    • St Lucia
    • St Vincent and the Grenadines
    • Trinidad and Tobago
    • United Kingdom
    • United States of America
    • US Virgin Islands

    Or

    Have achieved the required minimum scores in one of the following English language tests and meet the requirements for test results specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia registration standard for English language skills.

    The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has published the transition arrangements policy to account for the changes to the minimum scores and requirements.

    AHPRA Transition Policy

English language tests

English language tests (e.g. IELTS) are accepted. The tests that are allowed and the results required vary depending on the discipline and the specific program for which entry is being sought.

All English language tests are valid for two years from the date of completion.

  • English language test scores

    Undergraduate

    IELTS (Academic)

    CAE/CPE

    PTE (Academic)

    TOEFL (iBT)

    LanguageCert Academic

    CELPIP General  

    Michigan English Test

    6.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0

    169 overall, with no individual band score lower than 169

    50 overall, with no individual band score lower than 50

    Before 1 January 2026:

    73 overall and no other score lower than 18.

    January 2026 onwards:

    4 total score, with no score lower than 4 in reading, listening and writing, no score lower than 3.5 in speaking.

    61 overall, with no individual score lower than 61.

    CLB 8 overall, with no individual band score lower than 8

    53 Overall, with no individual band score lower than 53

    Postgraduate (Coursework)

    *Higher English requirements may apply to selected programs.

    IELTS (Academic)

    CAE/CPE

    PTE (Academic)

    TOEFL (iBT)

    LanguageCert Academic

    CELPIP General  

    Michigan English Test

    6.5 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0

    176 overall and no other band score lower than 169

    58 overall no other band score lower than 50

    Before 1 January 2026:

    84 overall and no other score lower than 18

    January 2026 onwards:

    4.5 total score, with no score lower than 4 in reading, listening and writing, no score lower than 3.5 in speaking.

    67 overall, with no individual score lower than 61.

    CLB9 overall, with no individual band score lower than CLB8

    58 Overall, with no individual band score lower than 53

    Research

    IELTS (Academic)

    CAE/CPE

    PTE (Academic)

    TOEFL (iBT)

    LanguageCert Academic

    CELPIP General  

    Michigan English Test

    7.0 overall, with no score lower than 7.0 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 6.5

    185 overall, with no score lower than 185 in writing and no other band score lower than 176

    68 overall, with no score lower than 68 in writing and no other band score lower than 58

    Before 1 January 2026:

    94, with no score lower than 24 in reading and listening, no score lower than 23 in speaking and no score lower than 27 in writing.

    January 2026 onwards:

    4.5, with no score lower than 5 in reading and listening, no score lower than 4.5 in speaking and no score lower than 5.5 in writing.

    73 Overall, with no score lower than 78 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 67

    CLB10 overall, with no score lower than CLB10 in writing and no other individual band score lower than CLB9

    62 overall, with no score lower than 62 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 58

  • Supporting links

    For information about English language test programs

Pathway programs

The English language proficiency requirements do not apply to our pathway programs, including Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP) and UniPath.

Please refer to our admission pathways webpage for their entry requirements.

Equivalency

Where an applicant does not meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements, other equivalent qualifications or experience may be considered.

For questions, please contact admissions@nd.edu.au. If you are an international student please contact international@nd.edu.au.

Note: The University reserves the right to request any applicant to sit an English language test or to undertake an Academic English Bridging program.