University of Canberra English Requirements
Australian Capital Territory, Australia
The University of Canberra (UC) is a public university located in Bruce, Canberra, Australia's capital city. Founded in 1990, UC is known for its focus on professional education and employability outcomes, with strong industry ties offering internships and clinical placements. It serves over 18,000 students across five faculties (Arts and Design; Business, Government and Law; Education; Health; Science and Technology) and is ranked in the top 7 universities globally for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2024).
Quick answer
University of Canberra accepts Cambridge C1 Advanced, Cambridge C2 Proficiency, Cambridge English, IELTS Academic, OET, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need IELTS Academic 6.5.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | Unknown | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | min 6 each band |
| PTE Academic | 58 | min 50 each skill |
| Cambridge English | 176 | min 169 each skill |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | 176 | min 169 each skill |
| Cambridge C2 Proficiency | 180 | min 169 each skill |
| OET | No published minimum |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | Unknown | |
| TOEFL iBT | Unknown | |
| IELTS Academic | 7 | min 6 each band |
| PTE Academic | 65 | min 50 each skill |
| Cambridge English | 185 | min 169 each skill |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | 185 | min 169 each skill |
| Cambridge C2 Proficiency | 185 | min 169 each skill |
| OET | No published minimum |
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS Academic score do I need for University of Canberra?+
Undergraduate admission to University of Canberra requires IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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