English Language Requirements Factsheet - Australia Awards in Mongolia - IELTS/TOEFL/PTE scores and eligibility

Oct 1, 2026

English language proficiency is essential for post-graduate study under Australia Awards in Mongolia. Eligibility requires a valid IELTS (Academic), TOEFL-iBT, or PTE Academic certificate submitted with the online application, and the certificate must be valid from 1 January 2022. If an institution’s academic English requirement exceeds DFAT’s, the awardee must meet the institution standard. IELTS (Academic) is mandatory for Australia Awards applications. The factsheet lists minimum score thresholds and IELTS-to-TOEFL/PTE equivalents, and outlines preparatory training and pre-departure steps, including an Academic Preparation Program in Mongolia before mobilisation.

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Overall requirements

Certificate validity and institutional requirements

IELTS requirements

Accepted IELTS type and minimum scores

TOEFL-iBT and PTE Academic requirements

Minimum overall and section scores

IELTS equivalents table

Listening, writing, reading, speaking, and overall

Preparatory program

Required training and preparation steps

Notes on exemptions and testing

No exemptions and where testing occurs

Australia Awards in Mongolia English Language Requirements Factsheet English language proficiency is essential to succeed in post-graduate studies at Australian universities. For an application to be eligible, a valid IELTS (Academic) or TOEFL-iBT or PTE Academic certificate must be included. Overall requirements To meet eligibility requirements for an Australia Awards Scholarship, a valid English language proficiency test certificate (IELTS, TOEFL-iBT or PTE Academic) must be submitted with the online application. English language proficiency certificates must be valid at 1 January 2022. Where an institution’s academic English language requirement is higher than DFAT’s requirement for the main course of study, the awardee must meet the institution’s requirement. Note: No exemption from providing an English language proficiency certificate is to those who gained tertiary qualifications abroad in English. For further details about English language scores, see the Australia Awards Scholarships Policy Handbook (Section 2.4) . IELTS Applicants require an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 (with no individual band score of less than 5.5) or an equivalent Official TOEFL-iBT and PTE Academic score [see table below] . To be accepted into courses at Australian universities, applicants require an IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.5 with no band score less than 6.0. Note: Only IELTS (Academic) scores are accepted for Australia Awards applications. IELTS General test results will not be accepted and result in an ineligible application. TOEFL-iBT or PTE Academic IELTS equivalent for TOEFL-iBT and PTE Academic scores can be found in the table below. | | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Listening | 5.5 | 17 | 43 | | Writing | 5.5 | 17 | 43 | | Reading | 5.5 | 18 | 43 | | Speaking | 5.5 | 20 | 43 | | Overall | 6.0 | 72 | 50 | Applicants must meet the minimum requirement of the English language proficiency tests shown in the table in order to qualify for application. To be accepted into courses at Australian universities, applicants require TOEFL-iBT overall score of at least 84 (no band score less than 21) or PTE Academic score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50. Preparatory program Successful applicants will be required to attend: • English language training • course counselling • pre-departure briefing • university’s Introductory Academic Program • other required preparatory study on arrival in Australia. Attend up to six months of English language training program in Mongolia for the awardees selected with an Academic IELTS score of less than 6.5 (or Official TOEFL iBT and PTE equivalent) but no less than 6.0. This training prepares candidates to sit English language examination during or at the end of their training. All successful awardees will be required to complete an Academic Preparation Program in Mongolia before mobilisation. Note: English language testing is conducted in Ulaanbaatar by commercial entities not aligned to the Australia Awards in Mongolia program.

FAQs

What English language test certificates are accepted for Australia Awards in Mongolia applications?

Applicants must submit a valid IELTS (Academic), TOEFL-iBT, or PTE Academic certificate with the online application. Only IELTS (Academic) scores are accepted for Australia Awards applications.

What overall English language scores are required to be accepted into Australian university courses?

The minimum is IELTS (Academic) overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. Alternatively, applicants need TOEFL-iBT overall at least 84 (no band below 21) or PTE Academic score of 58 (no communicative skill below 50).

What preparatory program is required for successful applicants?

Successful applicants must attend English language training, course counselling, pre-departure briefing, and the university’s Introductory Academic Program, plus other required preparatory study on arrival in Australia. Those with an Academic IELTS score under 6.5 (but at least 6.0) may attend up to six months of English language training in Mongolia before taking the examination during or at the end of training.

Oct 1, 2026

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