IELTS vs TOEFL for Australia: Which Test Should You Choose?
Australian visaDepartment of Home Affairs
- IELTS
- AcceptedAcademic or General Training
- TOEFL iBT
- Accepted
Home Affairs accepts both. If you take TOEFL, choose "Taking TOEFL for Australia" when you register.
University Acceptance in Australia
All 43 Australian universities accept both IELTS and TOEFL. Typical requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 79-93. Some competitive programs require IELTS 7.0+ or TOEFL 94+. PTE Academic is often preferred over TOEFL in Australia due to faster results.
Score Requirements in Australia
Skilled migration (subclass 189/190): IELTS 6.0 each band minimum, 7.0+ for maximum points. TOEFL equivalent: iBT 12+ in each skill, 94+ overall. University admission: typically IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 79.
Typical published requirements. Programmes and visa routes change, so confirm yours on the official site.