English language proficiency tests for international students
Information about types of English language proficiency tests and minimum scores for your study level.
RMIT accepts a range of English proficiency tests (please see table below).
Minimum English language requirements may differ between programs at the same study level.
Applicants are strongly advised to confirm the minimum English requirements required for their preferred program in the the Entry Requirements section of the program summary information which you will find in our Study with us section.
Please note that IELTS (General) is not accepted for admission into RMIT university programs.
Where an English language proficiency test is used for admission, the test must be taken no more than two years prior to the RMIT program commencement date.
Where an RMIT English Worldwide (REW) proficiency certificate is used, the REW certificate must be obtained no more than 12 months prior to the program commencement date.
VCE, Foundation studies, Vocational Education (VE) and Associate Degrees
English proficiency tests |
VCE, Foundation Studies and Vocational Education |
Associate Degrees |
|---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) |
5.5 (no band less than 5.0) |
6.0 (no band less than 5.5) |
TOEFL (Paper Based Test) |
530 (TWE* 3.5) |
550 (TWE* 4.0) |
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - iBT |
Overall score of 50 (with minimum score of 5 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 14 in Speaking and 15 in Writing) |
Overall score 60 (with minimum score of 10 in Reading, 9 in Listening, 16 in Speaking and 19 in Writing) |
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)) |
42 (no communication band less than 36) |
50 (no communication band less than 42) |
Cambridge English: First (FCE) |
162 with no less than 154 in any component |
Not applicable |
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) |
162 with no less than 154 in any component |
169 with no less than 162 in any component |
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) |
Not applicable |
169 with no less than 162 in any component |
Higher education (Undergraduate and Postgraduate)
English proficiency tests |
Higher education (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) |
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IELTS (Academic) |
6.5 (no band less than 6.0) |
7.0 (no band less than 6.5) |
7.5 (no band below 7.0) |
8.0 (no band below 7.5) |
TOEFL (Paper Based Test) |
580 (TWE* 4.5) |
600 (TWE* 5.0) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - iBT |
Overall score 79 (with minimum score of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) |
Overall score 94 (with minimum score of 19 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 24 in Writing) |
Overall score 102 (with minimum score of 24 in Reading, 24 in Listening, 23 in Speaking and 27 in Writing) |
Overall score 110 (with minimum score of 27 in Reading, 27 in Listening, 24 in Speaking and 29 in Writing) |
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)) |
58 (no communication band less than 50) |
65 (no communication band less than 58) |
72 (no communication band less than 65) |
79 (no communication band less than 72) |
Cambridge English: First (FCE) |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) |
176 with no less than 169 in any component |
185 with no less than 176 in any component |
191, with no less than 185 in any component |
200 with no less than 191 in any component |
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) |
176 with no less than 169 in any component |
185 with no less than 176 in any component |
191 with no less than 185 in any component |
200 with no less than 191 in each component |
*TWE = Test of Written English
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