UNSW Sydney accepts TOEFL iBT for English language proficiency. UNSW uses a banded requirement system with direct TOEFL equivalents across its four levels.
Does UNSW Accept TOEFL?
Yes. UNSW accepts TOEFL iBT alongside IELTS Academic and PTE Academic.
TOEFL MyBest: UNSW does not accept TOEFL MyBest. A single valid sitting is required.
UNSW TOEFL Requirement Bands
| UNSW Band | Min TOEFL | Min Per Section | IELTS Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 85 | 20 each | 6.5 |
| Higher | 90 | 22 each | 7.0 |
| Highest | 100 | 24 each | 7.5 |
| Professional (AHPRA/AITSL) | 100–110 | 24 each | 7.5 |
UNSW TOEFL — Undergraduate
| Faculty | Band | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture | Standard | 85 | 90–110 |
| Faculty of Science | Standard | 85 | 90–110 |
| Faculty of Engineering | Standard | 85 | 90–110 |
| UNSW Business School (undergraduate) | Standard | 85 | 90–110 |
| Faculty of Law (LLB) | Higher | 90 | 100–115 |
| Faculty of Medicine and Health (MBBS) | Higher | 90 | 100–115 |
| Faculty of Built Environment | Standard | 85 | 90–110 |
UNSW TOEFL — Graduate
UNSW Business School (AGSM)
| Programme | Band | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA (AGSM Full-Time) | Highest | 100 | 104–115 |
| MBA (Part-Time / Online) | Highest | 100 | 104–115 |
| Master of Commerce | Higher | 90 | 100–115 |
| MSc Finance / Accounting | Higher | 90 | 100–115 |
The AGSM MBA requires TOEFL 100 — among Australia's highest MBA TOEFL requirements. All sections must meet 24.
UNSW Law School
| Programme | Band | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| LLM | Higher | 90 | 100–115 |
| PhD Law | Higher | 90 | 100–115 |
Faculty of Medicine and Health (Graduate)
| Programme | Band | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD (Graduate Medicine) | Highest | 100 | 107–120 |
| MPH | Higher | 90 | 100–115 |
| MN (Nursing) | Highest | 100 | 100–115 |
Faculty of Education (Graduate)
| Programme | Band | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Teaching (MTeach) | Highest | 100 | 100–115 |
| MEd | Higher | 90 | 100–115 |
Faculty of Engineering (Graduate)
| Programme | Band | Min TOEFL | Competitive Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME / MSc Engineering | Standard | 85 | 90–110 |
| MSc Computer Science | Standard | 85 | 90–110 |
UNSW TOEFL — Summary Table
| Programme Area | Band | Min TOEFL | Per-Section | Competitive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (most) | Standard | 85 | 20 | 90–110 |
| Undergraduate Law / Medicine | Higher | 90 | 22 | 100–115 |
| AGSM MBA | Highest | 100 | 24 | 104–115 |
| Business (other graduate) | Higher | 90 | 22 | 100–115 |
| UNSW Law (LLM) | Higher | 90 | 22 | 100–115 |
| Graduate Medicine (MD) | Highest | 100 | 24 | 107–120 |
| Nursing (MN) — NMBA | Highest | 100 | 24 | 100–115 |
| Master of Teaching — AITSL | Highest | 100 | 24 | 100–115 |
| Engineering Graduate | Standard | 85 | 20 | 90–110 |
Score Validity at UNSW
TOEFL scores are valid for two years. UNSW requires scores valid at the time of application and enrolment. Main intakes: February (T1) and July (T2).
Common Mistakes UNSW TOEFL Applicants Make
Applying to AGSM MBA with only 90. The AGSM requires 100 iBT with per-section minimum of 24. A 90 falls below the stated minimum.
Per-section violations at MBBS. UNSW's MBBS requires each individual section to meet the per-section minimum — a 90 overall with Speaking 18 fails this requirement.
Assuming AHPRA/NMBA requirements can be waived. Federal regulatory body requirements cannot be waived by UNSW.
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