Important update! The University of Adelaide officially accepts IELTS resit results for individual modules.
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To better support international students in achieving their study abroad dreams, the University of Adelaide is nowofficially accepting IELTS One Skill Retake（IELTS One Skill Retake）scores.
This new policy offers more flexibility to applicants, allowing students to focus on improving scores in a particular subject andsubmit the updated single subject scoredirectly to the University of Adelaide, easily meeting admission requirements without having to take the entire exam again.
University of Adelaide AdmissionLanguage Requirements
As one of Australia's topcomprehensive research universities, the University of Adelaide ranked82nd globallyin the 2025 QS World University Rankings, firmly placing it within the global top 100
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Our university offersover 400degree course options, coveringa wide range of academicandindustry fields, committed to providing students with outstanding learning and research opportunities.
For international students
the University of Adelaide's admission language requirements are as follows
Undergraduate and postgraduate direct entry - IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no less than 6.0 in each component;
Some majors, such as education, law, and medicine, may have higher language requirements.
Students can visit the University of Adelaide's official websiteDegree Finder pageto check the specific major'slanguage requirementsfor more detailed information.
👇Degree Finder page guide👇
https://www.adelaide.edu.au/degree-finder
Academic English PEP Bridging Course
At the same time
the University of AdelaideEnglish Language Centre(ELC)
also accepts IELTS One Skill Retake scores
as the basis for admission to PEP courses
We offerfor students who have not metthe minimum English language admission requirements for degreesAcademic EnglishBridging Course (PEP)as a pathway for further study. Thecourse durationdepends on the applicant's English proficiency test score. Upon successful completion of the required level of PEP course, students do not need to take the English test again before entering the university degree.
The table below lists theadmission IELTS requirementsfor various PEP courses and the duration most students need to meet the English language requirements for undergraduate or postgraduate courses (IELTS overall score requirement is 6.5). In addition, the school also accepts TOEFL, Pearson, and C1 Advanced test scores.
IELTS score | PEP course duration |
IELTS overall score of 5.0, with no less than 4.0 in each component | PEP Extended Course 35 weeks* |
IELTS overall score of 5.0, with no less than 4.5 in each component | PEP Extended Course 30 weeks* |
IELTS overall score of 5.5, with no less than 4.5 in each component | PEP Course 25 weeks |
IELTS overall score of 5.5, with no less than 5.0 in each component; IELTS overall score of 5.5, with a writing score of 5.5 or above | PEP Course 20 weeks |
IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no less than 5.0 in each component; IELTS overall score of 6.0, with a writing score of 5.5 or above | PEP Course 15 weeks |
IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in each component | PEP Course 10 weeks |
👉*Students in the 35-week and 30-week PEP courses need to take the General English for Academic Purposes (GEAP) course before the 25-week PEP course, and then will attend classes with other PEP students.
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IELTS One Skill Retake
IELTS One Skill Retake is a servicelaunched by IELTS officialthat allows candidates to retake only one component (listening, reading, writing, or speaking),without having to retake the entire IELTS exam. This helps candidates focus on improving weak components, reducing preparation pressure and time burden.
The University of Adelaide has always been committed to providing international students withmore diversified,more humaneadmission pathways. As a leading higher education institution in Australia, wekeep up with trends, adjusting admission conditions to assess students' true language ability.
Below are the
related FAQs
Q: I have already submitted my application, can I take the One Skill Retake to update my language score?
A: Yes! This admission policy is effective immediately. Applicants who have already submitted applications or have received conditional offers can also meet the admission language requirements through the One Skill Retake. Scores from One Skill Retakes before the policy announcement will also be accepted.
Q: Which courses currently accept IELTS One Skill Retake scores?
A: All taught courses at the university currently accept IELTS One Skill Retake scores.
Q: How to register for the IELTS One Skill Retake?
A: You need to complete a full IELTS exam before you can register for the One Skill Retake. You can register and take one One Skill Retake within 60 days from the test date indicated on your original score report. For detailed information about the IELTS One Skill Retake, please click 'Read More' at the end of the article to refer to the official IELTS website.
While enjoying the convenience of the IELTS One Skill Retake policy,
Before registering, please confirm the admission requirements and arrange the test time properly.
Please use the same personal information and ID documents as used in the full test when registering.
Pay attention to the registration deadline for the One Skill Retake to avoid missing the registration opportunity.
The validity period of the One Skill Retake scores accepted by the university is still two years from the test date indicated on the original full test score report. For some courses such as nursing, the language score validity period is one year, please refer to the University of Adelaide's official website for details.
Flexible policy adjustments,
more focused single subject exams,
hoping that the University of Adelaide's acceptance of IELTS One Skill Retake,
can help more students achieve their dreams!
Wishing the 'exam' ducks in front of the screen,
to overcome all obstacles, break through in every subject,
we look forward to your arrival
at the University of Adelaide campus
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