Over 900 institutions in Australia accept IELTS. Universities have mandated IELTS as a standard test to help students demonstrate their English proficiency. Different courses and schools require different IELTS scores. In general, a 6.0-6.5 score is considered the bar for students applying to study in Australia. It is notable that students still need a minimum band of 6.0. A higher score reflects a higher chance of getting into your choice of university with a high-end course. Generally, postgrad and doctoral programs demand more proficiency. Alternatively, universities also accept academic records if students have received their previous education in English medium for a certain number of years.