Is the TOEFL Home Edition accepted for an Australian student visa?

No. The Department of Home Affairs does not accept the Home Edition. You must take the TOEFL iBT Australia version at an official test centre.

If I took the TOEFL before Jan 21, 2026, are my scores still valid for Australia?

Yes. TOEFL Scores are valid for two years from your test date. Australian Universities will accept your old score report during this period.

What is a good TOEFL score for top Australian universities?

For the Group of Eight universities, aim for a TOEFL score of 80 to 90 on the old scale.

How can I send my TOEFL scores to Australian universities?

You can send your TOEFL score to Australian universities directly through the ETS website using the institution code.

TOEFL Accepting Universities in Australia 2026

All Australian universities, including Group of Eight (Go8) members such as the University of Melbourne and UNSW Sydney, accept TOEFL scores with an average cut-off between 79 and 90.

This blog provides a list of Australian universities that accept TOEFL, along with their programme-specific requirements.

Key Highlights:

Most Australian universities don’t accept TOEFL scores from the new 1-6 scale, except Monash University.

The average TOEFL cut-off for most Australian universities ranges between 79 and 90 on the old scale.

Competitive programmes such as MBA, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Education often require TOEFL scores above 94.
Several universities accept only the TOEFL iBT Australia test-centre version and may reject scores from the Global iBT or Home Edition.

Understanding TOEFL Requirements for Australia

You can submit your TOEFL score as proof of English proficiency to all Australian universities. Apart from the overall average score of 79-90, many universities also specify minimum sectional scores for TOEFL Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening sections.

Note: The Department of Home Affairs will not accept scores from the TOEFL Home Edition for visa purposes. Select the 'Taking TOEFL for Australia' option during registration to ensure validity for Australian immigration.

Here’s a programme-wise breakdown of TOEFL score requirements for Australian universities.

Undergraduate Programmes (Bachelor's)

Here are the TOEFL score requirements for bachelor’s or undergraduate programmes in Australia.

Minimum TOEFL score: 79–90
Specialised courses: Courses such as Nursing, Education, and Law require TOEFL scores above 94.

Master's Programmes

Here are the TOEFL score requirements for master’s or graduate programmes in Australia.

Minimum TOEFL score: 79–100
MBA programmes: Top Australian business schools ask for TOEFL scores above 94.

Doctoral Programmes (PhD)

Here are the TOEFL score requirements for bachelor’s or undergraduate programmes in Australia.

Minimum TOEFL score: 90-100
Competitive programmes: PhD programmes in law or medicine may require a TOEFL score of 100 or higher.

TOEFL Accepting Universities in Australia

The table below includes some of the most recognised TOEFL-accepting universities in Australia:

University Name	University Name	University Name
The University of Melbourne	RMIT University	The University of Sydney
Federation University Australia	Curtin University Australia	Deakin University
The University of Adelaide	Monash University	The University of Queensland
Victoria University	Western Sydney University	University of South Australia
Torrens University	La Trobe University	Griffith University
University of New South Wales	Charles Darwin University	Macquarie University
University of Wollongong	The University of Tasmania	The University of Western Australia
Swinburne University of Technology	Flinders University	University of Southern Queensland
James Cook University	University of Canberra	Murdoch University
Edith Cowan University	Bond University	Southern Cross University

Top Australian Universities Accepting TOEFL

Top Australian universities require a TOEFL score between 79 and 90. Below is a list of the top universities in Australia and their TOEFL requirements.

University	QS Ranking 2026	Required TOEFL Score (Old Scale)
University of Melbourne	19	81
University of New South Wales	20	90
University of Sydney	25	85 (Converted from IELTS score as per their concordance table)
Australian National University	32	81 (
Monash University	36	79
University of Queensland	42	87

Let’s learn more about the top TOEFL-accepting universities in Australia:

1. University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne conducts all coursework in English and requires a TOEFL iBT single sitting (no home edition). If you achieve a TOEFL score of 81, you satisfy most undergraduate and standard graduate admissions.

Programme Level	TOEFL Requirement
B.E. / B.Tech	81 (Writing & Speaking: 19, Reading & Listening: 16)
MS	81 (Writing & Speaking: 19, Reading & Listening: 16)
MBA/PGDM	91 ( Writing: 23, Speaking: 22, Reading: 19, Listening: 19)
MIM	81 (Writing & Speaking: 19, Reading & Listening: 16)

2. University of New South Wales (UNSW)

The University of New South Wales requires TOEFL scores between 90 and 96 for their undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. TOEFL scores from the home edition of TOEFL iBT Australia version are valid, but TOEFL MyBest Score is not accepted.

Programme Level	TOEFL Requirement
B.E. / B.Tech	90 (Writing: 23, Reading, Listening & Speaking: 22)
MS	90 (Writing: 23, Reading, Listening & Speaking: 22)
MBA/PGDM	94 (Writing: 25, Reading, Listening & Speaking: 23)
MIM	94 (Writing: 25, Reading, Listening & Speaking: 23)

3. University of Sydney

The University of Sydney accepts TOEFL scores only from the TOEFL Australia test centre version, but has not specified requirements. Their English language proficiency requirement is set at an IELTS overall score of 6.5, which is equivalent to a TOEFL score of 85.

Programme Level	TOEFL Requirement
B.E. / B.Tech	85 (Writing: 19, Reading, Listening & Speaking: 17)
MS	85 (Writing: 19, Reading, Listening & Speaking: 17)
MBA/PGDM	96 (Writing: 19, Reading, Listening & Speaking: 17)
MIM	96 (Writing: 19, Reading, Listening & Speaking: 17)

4. Australian National University (ANU)

Australian National University requires an overall TOEFL score of 81 or higher. This applies to most undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. ANU’s English policy emphasises single-session testing and is no older than 2 years. The TOEFL iBT Home Edition is also not accepted for admission.

Programme Level	TOEFL Requirement
B.E. / B.Tech	81 (Reading & Writing: 16, Speaking & Listening: 19)
MS	81 (Reading & Writing: 16, Speaking & Listening: 19)
MBA/PGDM	81 (Reading & Writing: 16, Speaking & Listening: 19)
MIM	81 (Reading & Writing: 16, Speaking & Listening: 19)

5. Monash University

Monash University is one of the few Australian universities that accepts TOEFL scores as per the new 1-6 scale. Monash University sets a minimum TOEFL score of 79(4.0) for most undergraduate and coursework master’s programmes. However, Law, Arts, and Economics programmes require a TOEFL score in the range of 94-100.

Programme Level	TOEFL Requirement (Old and New Scale)
B.E. / B.Tech	79 (4.0) Reading: 13 ( 3.5) Listening: 12 (3.0) Writing: 21 (4.5) Speaking: 18 (3.5)
MS	79 (4.0) Reading: 13 ( 3.5) Listening: 12 (3.0) Writing: 21 (4.5) Speaking: 18 (3.5)
MBA/PGDM	79 (4.0) Reading: 13 ( 3.5) Listening: 12 (3.0) Writing: 21 (4.5) Speaking: 18 (3.5)
MIM	79 (4.0) Reading: 13 ( 3.5) Listening: 12 (3.0) Writing: 21 (4.5) Speaking: 18 (3.5)

6. University of Queensland (UQ)

The University of Queensland requires a minimum TOEFL score of 87 for most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programmes. Some programmes in business, health and education require TOEFL scores in the range of 100-108.

Programme Level	TOEFL Requirement
B.E. / B.Tech	87 (Writing: 21, Reading, Listening & Speaking: 19)
MS	87 (Writing: 21, Reading, Listening & Speaking: 19)
MBA/PGDM	100 (Writing: 27, Speaking: 23, Reading & Listening: 25 each)
MIM	100 (Writing: 27, Speaking: 23, Reading & Listening: 25 each)

From the Desk of Yocket

Before booking your TOEFL test, check the English proficiency requirements of your target universities carefully. Several Australian universities have updated their policies in recent years, and some may only accept specific TOEFL test formats.

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