English Proficiency Tests
The table below outlines the English proficiency test scores required for our Undergraduate Courses and Postgraduate by Coursework courses(time limit of 3 years applicable from the date the English language measure was completed until the course commencement date).
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST | MINIMUM SCORE FOR ALL UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK COURSES EXCEPT FOR BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND DOCTOR OF MEDICINE | MINIMUM SCORE FOR BACHELOR OF HUMAN NUTRITION | MINIMUM SCORE FOR BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND DOCTOR OF MEDICINE |
IELTS (International English Language Testing System – academic test) | Overall score : 6.5 Listening score: 6.0 Reading score: 6.0 Writing score: 6.0 Speaking score: 6.0 | Overall score : 6.5 Listening score: 6.5 Reading score: 6.5 Writing score: 6.0 Speaking score: 6.0 | Overall score: 7.0 Listening score: 6.5 Reading score: 6.5 Writing score: 6.5 Speaking score: 6.5 |
Paper-based TOEFL (American Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Total Score: 550 or above Test of Written English Score: 4.5 or above | Total Score: 550 or above Test of Written English Score: 4.5 or above | Total Score: 587 or above Test of Written English Score: 4.5 or above |
TOEFL IBT (American Test of English as a Foreign Language) Monash University does not accept TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition as satisfying the English entry requirement for any Monash course. | Total Score: 79 Listening score: 12 Reading score: 13 Writing score: 21 Speaking score: 18 | Total Score: 79 Listening score: 20 Reading score: 19 Writing score: 21 Speaking score: 18 | Total Score: 94 Listening score: 20 Reading score: 19 Writing score: 24 Speaking score: 20 |
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) Monash University does not accept Pearson Test of English (Academic) Online as satisfying the English entry requirement for any Monash course. | Overall score: 58 Listening score: 50 Reading score: 50 Writing score: 50 Speaking score: 50 | Overall score: 58 Listening score: 58 Reading score: 58 Writing score: 50 Speaking score: 50 | Overall score: 65 Listening score: 58 Reading score: 58 Writing score: 58 Speaking score: 58 |
CAE (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) | Overall score: 176 Listening score:169 Reading score: 169 Writing score: 169 Speaking score: 169 | Overall score: 176 Listening score:176 Reading score: 176 Writing score: 169 Speaking score: 169 | Overall score: 185 Listening score: 176 Reading score: 176 Writing score: 176 Speaking score: 176 |
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) | Overall score: 176 Listening score:169 Reading score: 169 Writing score: 169 Speaking score: 169 | Overall score: 176 Listening score:176 Reading score: 176 Writing score: 169 Speaking score: 169 | Overall score: 185 Listening score: 176 Reading score: 176 Writing score : 176 Speaking score: 176 |
** The published scores and time limit are based on Monash University’s English requirements and subject to change.
It is important to note that the Malaysian Government also sets a minimum English language requirements and time limit of 2 years for each Monash university degree. When you apply, we will advise you if you do meet the Malaysian Government’s English requirement.
Research degree students
There are specific English language requirements for students applying for our master’s and doctoral research degrees.
More information
For more information on our undergraduate English requirements, please refer to the full text of the University policy on English language entry requirements.