IELTS requirements for top universities in Australia in 2018 – UG &PG

What are the IELTS requirements for Top Universities in Australia?

In Australia, you need a minimum band score of 6.5 to 7 in IELTS to get selected in the top universities. The country has more than 298,000 international students from all over the world as of August 2024. Every year, more than 700,000 students migrate from different countries to study in Australia. The main medium of communication in the country is English language. Therefore, students, specifically from non-English speaking countries, need to showcase their English language proficiency to get admission to the top universities. Most universities and institutes in Australia prefer IELTS for the English language proficiency test.
 

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Top 10 universities in Australia with their minimum IELTS score requirement

The table below has the lists of the top universities in Australia, along with their IELTS score requirements in graduate and post-graduation:

Top 10 universities in Australia	QS World Ranking 2025	IELTS minimum requirement for undergraduate program	IELTS minimum requirement for postgraduate program
University of Melbourne	13th	6.5	7
University of Sydney	18th	6.5	7
University of New South Wales (UNSW)	19th	6.5	7
Australian National University (ANU)	30th	6.5	7
Monash University	40th	6.5	6.5
University of Queensland (UQ)	40th	6.5	7
University of Western Australia (UWA)	77th	6.5	7
University of Adelaide	82nd	6.5	7
University of Technology Sydney	88th	6.5	7
RMIT University	123rd	6.5	6.5

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What is the exam pattern of IELTS?

IELTS is a trusted English language proficiency test that is used worldwide. Every country has different language proficiency requirements. The table below has the details of the IELTS test exam pattern:

Different IELTS Section	Number of questions for each section	Duration
Listening	4 questions	30 minutes
Reading	40 questions	60 minutes
Writing	2 questions	60 minutes
Speaking	3 questions	11 to 14 minutes

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How can you improve your IELTS score?

The following are the tips you can follow to improve your IELTS score:

• Must target a minimum IELTS score as per your university requirements.
• Try to read newspapers and watch the news to improve your writing and speaking skills.
• Understand the four sections of IELTS, which include listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
• Speak English on a daily basis and record to understand the areas that require improvements.
• Practice IELTS sections under timed conditions to improve speed and accuracy.

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