OET Exam Fees 2026: How Much Does OET Cost?
The full OET test costs AU$587 in every test mode, which was about £302 on 7 November 2026. The published exception is the USA, where OET on Computer and OET@Home cost US$455. OET lists its international fee in Australian dollars, so what you pay in your own currency depends on your bank's rate on the day.
OET exam fee by country (approximate)
These are our own conversions of AU$587 at mid-market exchange rates on 7 November 2026, rounded. They are a guide to budget with, not OET prices.
| Where you are | Approximate cost of AU$587 |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £302 |
| Ireland and the eurozone | €362 |
| India | ₹37,970 |
| Pakistan | Rs 111,630 |
| Philippines | ₱25,450 |
| Egypt | E£21,730 |
| Saudi Arabia | SAR 1,510 |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 1,480 |
| Qatar | QAR 1,470 |
| Kuwait | KWD 125 |
| Oman | OMR 155 |
| Jordan | JOD 286 |
| Nigeria | ₦548,600 |
| Sri Lanka | LKR 135,000 |
| Bangladesh | BDT 50,100 |
| Nepal | NPR 60,750 |
| Canada | C$569 |
| New Zealand | NZ$727 |
| Australia | AU$587 |
| USA (computer or OET@Home) | US$455, the price OET publishes for the USA |
Your bank or card provider sets the rate you actually get and may add a foreign-currency fee, so allow a little extra. The fee itself is on the OET fees page. Test availability differs by country, so check the OET booking page for venues near you.
How much is OET in the UK?
About £302 for the full test at the rate above. There is no separate UK price in OET's fee article: UK candidates pay the international AU$587 fee. If you are joining an NHS employer, ask your recruiter whether it reimburses test fees. Policies vary between employers and OET does not set them.
If you are sitting OET for the NMC or the GMC, check the score you need before you pay: the OET passing score and score requirements by regulator. Route guidance is in the UK pathway guide.
All OET fees in one table
| Item | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Full OET test | AU$587 | All four sub-tests; paper, computer and OET@Home |
| Full test in the USA | US$455 | OET on Computer at a venue and OET@Home |
| Re-sit 1 sub-test | AU$315 | Paper only, after a full test, not in the USA; includes OET's online booking fee |
| Re-sit 2 sub-tests | AU$415 | Same conditions |
| Re-sit 3 sub-tests | AU$515 | Same conditions |
| Re-marking | AU$120 per sub-test | Request within 72 hours of results; refunded if your grade changes |
| Appeal | AU$120 per stage | Only after re-marking; refunded if your grade changes |
| Reschedule all four sub-tests | AU$120 or AU$200 | AU$120 up to the booking closing date, AU$200 after it |
| Reschedule Speaking only | AU$30 or AU$100 | Computer and OET@Home; once only |
| Cancel | AU$120 or AU$200 | Taken from your refund: see the cancellation and refund policy |
Sources: OET fees, OET Test Regulations. A single sub-test re-sit is cheaper but only helps if your regulator accepts it. The NMC, Ahpra, the Medical Council of New Zealand and ECFMG all need all four sub-tests in each sitting. See retaking OET after a near miss.
Does OET Medicine or OET Nursing cost more?
No. OET publishes one fee for the full test and does not list a different price by profession, so OET Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and the other versions all cost AU$587 (US$455 for computer and OET@Home in the USA). The profession only changes your Writing and Speaking tasks.
What should you budget for in total?
The test fee is the fixed part. These are the costs that vary from candidate to candidate.
A possible re-sit
If your regulator needs all four sub-tests in one sitting, a missed sub-test means paying the full fee again. Sit a timed mock before you book.
Changing your date
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead is our usual advice. A change costs AU$120 up to the booking closing date and AU$200 after it.
Preparation
Free options: the placement test, sample tests and tips. Paid courses and marking are on our pricing page.
OET exam fees: FAQ
How much is the OET exam in the UK?
About 302 pounds at the exchange rate on 7 November 2026. UK candidates pay the international fee of AU$587, so the exact amount depends on your bank's rate on the day.
How much does the OET exam cost?
The full OET test costs AU$587 in every mode. In the USA, OET on Computer and OET@Home cost US$455.
Is the OET fee different for doctors and nurses?
No. OET publishes one fee for the full test and does not list a different price by profession.
How much does it cost to retake OET?
A full retake costs the full fee of AU$587. On paper, after a full test and outside the USA, you can re-sit one, two or three sub-tests for AU$315, AU$415 or AU$515, but many regulators do not accept single sub-test results.
Is the OET fee refundable?
Partly. If you cancel, OET refunds the fee minus AU$120 before the booking closing date or AU$200 after it, and there is a last date to cancel for each test mode.
Do not pay the fee twice
Check your level with the free placement test before you book, then prepare with feedback on your letters and role-plays.