Applicants to undergraduate programs with the following English language results may be eligible for the pathway options:
| Course | Direct Entry | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL iBTR | PTE-Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UMELBP Prep | N/A | 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) | 46 + writing 14; speaking 14; reading 4; listening 5 | 42 with no communicative skill below 36 |
UMELBP | Successful completion of UMELBP Prep | 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) | 60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 7 | 50 with no communicative skill below 42 |
Applicants seeking entry to the following undergraduate programs are not eligible for the UMELBP and/or the UMELBP Prep:
Applicants for the Melbourne School of Design with the following English language results may be eligible for the pathway options:
| Course | Direct Entry | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL iBTR | PTE-Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UMELBP Prep | N/A | 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) | 46 + writing 14; speaking 14; reading 4; listening 5 | 42 with no communicative skill below 36 |
UMELBP | Successful completion of UMELBP Prep | 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) | 60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 7 | 50 with no communicative skill below 42 |
Research students are not eligible for the UMELBP.
Applicants to the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences with the following English language results may be eligible for the pathway options:
Master of International Journalism
| Course | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL iBTR | PTE-Academic |
|---|---|---|---|
UMELBP | 6.0 (writing 6.0, no other band less than 5.5) | 60 + writing 21; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 7 | 50, written communication skill 50 and no other communicative skill below 42 |
All other programs
| Course | Direct Entry | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL iBTR | PTE-Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UMELBP Prep | N/A | 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) | 46 + writing 14; speaking 14; reading 4; listening 5 | 42 with no communicative skill below 36 |
UMELBP | Successful completion of UMELBP Prep | 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) | 60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 7 | 50 with no communicative skill below 42 |
Exclusions
Applicants seeking entry to the following graduate coursework programs are not eligible for the UMELBP:
Research students are not eligible for the UMELBP.
Applicants to the Melbourne Business School who meet the following English language entry requirements and who have met all other academic requirements for entry to their chosen program (including GMAT where applicable) may be eligible for the pathway options.
Applications submitted to the University of Melbourne before 6 February 2024 for courses starting in July 2024
Master of Management; Master of Management (Human Resources); Master of Management (Marketing); Master of Management (Accounting); Master of Management (Finance); Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)
Master of International Business; Master of Digital Marketing
| Course | IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | PTE-Academic |
| UMELBP (10 weeks) | 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5) | 60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 7 | 50 with no communicative skill below 42 |
Applications for 2025 and applications submitted to the University of Melbourne after 6 February 2024 for courses starting in July 2024
Master of Management; Master of Management (Human Resources); Master of Management (Marketing); Master of Management (Accounting); Master of Management (Finance); Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)
Master of International Business; Master of Digital Marketing
| Course | IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | PTE-Academic |
| UMELBP (10 weeks) | 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0) | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
All other coursework programs
| Course | Direct Entry | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL iBTR | PTE-Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UMELBP Prep | N/A | 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) | 46 + writing 14; speaking 14; reading 4; listening 5 | 42 with no communicative skill below 36 |
UMELBP | Successful completion of UMELBP Prep | 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) | 60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 7 | 50 with no communicative skill below 42 |
Exclusions
Graduate Certificate in Business (online)
Master of Business Administration suite
Master of Business Analytics
Master of Entrepreneurship / Master of Entrepreneurship (Enhanced) / Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Master of Finance / Master of Finance (Enhanced)
Master of Supply Chain Management (online)
Research students are not eligible for UMELBP.
Students applying for the Master of Marketing, Master of Business Analytics of the MBA suite are not eligible for UMELBP.
Applicants to the Faculty of Education who meet the following English language entry requirements may be eligible for the UMELBP.
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary), Master of Teaching (Primary), Master of Teaching (Secondary)
| Course | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL iBTR | PTE-Academic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMELBP (10 weeks) | 7.0 (writing 6.5, reading 6.5, speaking 7.5, listening 7.5) | 94 + writing 24, speaking 24, reading 19, listening 27 | 65+ Please contact us for further details |
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood), Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching, Master of Educational Psychology
| Course | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL iBTR | PTE-Academic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMELBP (10 weeks) | 6.5 (no band less than 6.5) | 79 + writing 24 and no band less than 20 | 58, no communicative skill below 58 |
All other programs
| Course | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL iBTR | PTE-Academic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UMELBP (10 weeks) | 6.5 (writing 6.5 and no band less than 5.5) | 79 + writing 24, speaking 16, reading 8, listening 7 | 58, written communicative skill of 58 and no other communicative skill below 42 |
Research students are not eligible for UMELBP.
Qualified postgraduate and undergraduate applicants to the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology with the following English language results may be eligible for the pathway options:
| Course | Direct Entry | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL iBTR | PTE-Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UMELBP Prep | N/A | 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) | 46 + writing 14; speaking 14; reading 4; listening 5 | 42 with no communicative skill below 36 |
UMELBP | Successful completion of UMELBP Prep | 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) | 60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 7 | 50 with no communicative skill below 42 |
Research students are not eligible for UMELBP.
Applicants to the Melbourne Law School are not eligible for UMELBP.
You may still be eligible to package your visa with an English program. Click here for details.
For information on meeting the English requirements for the Melbourne Law School, please refer to the University of Melbourne English language requirements website.
Applicants to the Melbourne School of Government with the following English language results may be eligible for the pathway options:
| Course | Direct Entry | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL iBTR | PTE-Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UMELBP Prep | N/A | 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) | 46 + writing 14; speaking 14; reading 4; listening 5 | 42 with no communicative skill below 36 |
UMELBP | Successful completion of UMELBP Prep | 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) | 60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 7 | 50 with no communicative skill below 42 |
Research students are not eligible for the UMELBP.
Applicants to the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences applying to the listed courses (within the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health) with the following English results may be eligible for the UMELBP.
| Course | Direct Entry | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL iBTR | PTE-Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UMELBP Prep | N/A | 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) | 46 + writing 14; speaking 14; reading 4; listening 5 | 42 with no communicative skill below 36 |
UMELBP | Successful completion of UMELBP Prep | 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) | 60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 7 | 50 with no communicative skill below 42 |
Note:
The Faculty of Science offers the UMELBP as an option for undergraduate or postgraduate students who meet the following English language entry requirements.
| Course | Direct Entry | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL iBTR | PTE-Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UMELBP Prep | N/A | 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) | 46 + writing 14; speaking 14; reading 4; listening 5 | 42 with no communicative skill below 36 |
UMELBP | Successful completion of UMELBP Prep | 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) | 60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 7 | 50 with no communicative skill below 42 |
Exclusions
Research students are not eligible for UMELBP.
The Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences offers the UMELBP as an option for undergraduate or postgraduate students, who meet the following English language entry requirements.
| Course | Direct Entry | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL iBTR | PTE-Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UMELBP Prep | N/A | 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) | 46 + writing 14; speaking 14; reading 4; listening 5 | 42 with no communicative skill below 36 |
UMELBP | Successful completion of UMELBP Prep | 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) | 60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 7 | 50 with no communicative skill below 42 |
Exclusions
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students are not eligible for UMELBP.
Research students are not eligible for UMELBP.
The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music offers the UMELBP as an option for undergraduate or postgraduate students who meet the following English language entry requirements.
| Course | Direct Entry | IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL iBTR | PTE-Academic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UMELBP Prep | N/A | 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) | 46 + writing 14; speaking 14; reading 4; listening 5 | 42 with no communicative skill below 36 |
UMELBP | Successful completion of UMELBP Prep | 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) | 60 + writing 18; speaking 16; reading 8; listening 7 | 50 with no communicative skill below 42 |
Exclusions
Research students are not eligible for UMELBP.