English Requirements
In order to gain admission to Murdoch University, applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate competency in the English language. Students who are citizens of Level 3 orLevel 4 countries may still be required to sit an IELTS test in order to obtain their visa from the Department of Immigration and Culture.
This requirement can be met by achieving a score in one of the following English language proficiency tests for most courses (please note exceptions below):
| English language proficiency tests | Score |
| IELTS | 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0) |
| TOEFL – Paper based | 550 (with the Test of Written English 5) |
| TOEFL – Computer based | 213 (with the Test of Written English 5) |
| TOEFL – Internet based | 80 (no band less that 20) |
| Australian Matriculation English | Pass |
| GCE ‘O’ level | C6 or better |
| Cambridge 1119 | C6 or better |
| General Paper | Credit pass |
| Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English | C or better |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English | C or better |
| TEE ESL | 60% |
| German Abitur | 3 or better in English in Year 11 or 12 |
| Norway Vitnemal | VG or better in English |
Bachelor of Education (Graduate Entry)/Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary and Secondary)
- IELTS
7.0 (with no band less than 7.0)
Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Nursing Conversion
- IELTS
7 (with no band less than 6.5)
Research degrees
- IELTS
6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0) - TOEFL - Paper based
570 (with the Test of Written English 5)
Bachelor of Pharmacy
- IELTS
7.5 (no individual band less than 7.0)
Master of Pharmacy
- IELTS
7.0 (no individual band less than 6.5)
Pathways to Murdoch University
We are able to offer package enrolments for students who may not meet English language proficiency. Our preferred providers include:
Please note: Students who successfully complete the English for Academic Purposes course, at one of our preferred English Language Providers, and graduate at the required level are not required to sit for an IELTS test prior to entry to Murdoch University (with exception to Nursing, Pharmacy & Education programs).
