Study in Australia without IELTS
PTE Academic, Duolingo, and English medium waivers — your path to Australia without IELTS
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Study in Australia without IELTS
Australia accepts multiple English tests as alternatives to IELTS. PTE Academic is the most popular and accepted by all Australian universities. Duolingo is accepted at an increasing number of institutions. international students from English-medium colleges often qualify for waivers. Some universities even accept TOEFL or Cambridge C1/C2. EduVed confirms exact requirements before you invest in any test.
What You Get
PTE Academic accepted at all Australian universities (score 50–65)
Duolingo English Test accepted at many Australian universities
Cambridge C1/C2 accepted as IELTS equivalent
English medium waiver available from recognised institutions
TOEFL iBT 60–79 accepted at most Australian universities
EduVed verifies exact English requirements per university and visa requirements
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How It Works
Check Waiver Eligibility
international students from English-medium bachelor's programs often qualify for English language waivers. EduVed confirms waiver eligibility and required documentation for each target Australian university.
PTE — Most Accepted Alternative
PTE Academic is accepted by all Australian universities and DIBP (Australian immigration). Score 50–65 satisfies most requirements. Results in 48 hours. EduVed's PTE coaching targets 65+.
Verify Student Visa Requirements
Beyond university requirements, Australian student visa (subclass 500) also requires English proficiency proof. PTE is accepted for both university admission AND visa. EduVed ensures your test satisfies both requirements.
Duolingo for Select Universities
Duolingo is accepted at an increasing number of Australian universities. EduVed confirms per-university DET acceptance before recommending this route.
TOEFL Alternative
TOEFL iBT 60–79 is accepted at most Australian universities. Some prefer TOEFL for STEM programs. EduVed's TOEFL coaching targets 80+ for competitive applications.
Conditional Admission Option
If your score is just below the requirement, many Australian universities offer conditional admission via an English pathway program on arrival — avoiding a full test retake.
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