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University of Melbourne English Requirements

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Victoria, Australia

The University of Melbourne is a public research university founded in 1853 and located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is consistently ranked as the top university in Australia and among the leading universities globally, known for its distinctive Melbourne Curriculum model, comprehensive research programs, and strong graduate employability outcomes. The university offers over 100 study areas across seven bachelor degrees and more than 400 graduate courses.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

University of Melbourne accepts Cambridge English, LanguageCert Academic, PTE Academic, IELTS Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 79.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English TestUnknown
TOEFL iBT79R 13 · W 21 · S 18 · L 13
IELTS AcademicUnknown
PTE Academic64min 60 each skill
Cambridge English176min 169 each skill
LanguageCert AcademicNo published minimum

Sources: college-contact.com/wp-content/uploads/melbou…study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/english-lan…

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English TestUnknown
TOEFL iBTUnknown
IELTS AcademicUnknown
PTE AcademicNo published minimum
Cambridge EnglishNo published minimum
LanguageCert AcademicNo published minimum

Sources: study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/english-lan…

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Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL iBT score do I need for University of Melbourne?+

Undergraduate admission to University of Melbourne requires TOEFL iBT 79 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.

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Requirements are read from University of Melbourne's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.