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English language requirements

English language requirements to apply for a:

You need a high level of academic English before starting your program as all lectures and tutorials are taught in English. 

If English is not your first language, you must meet the minimum English requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we recommend that you enrol in one of our English Language Programs to achieve the required level.

Please note: Different English language requirements apply for nursing programs and the Graduate Diploma in Education.

English language requirements for undergraduate, Study Abroad and postgraduate programs

Test Undergraduate degree program Study Abroad program Postgraduate program
Direct Entry English Pathway (DEEP) Successful completion with a minimum grade  of 65 percent Successful completion with a minimum grade of 65 percent Successful completion with a minimum grade of 70 percent
IELTS (Academic)
(www.ielts.org)		 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in all subtests) 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in all subtests) 6.5 (minimum of 6.0 in all subtests)
TOEFL (Paper-based)
(www.toefl.org)		 550 with essay score of 4 550 with essay score of 4 575 with essay score of 4
TOEFL (Internet-based)
(www.toefl.org)		 Overall score of 68 (minimum writing score 19) Overall score of 68 (minimum writing score 19) Overall score of 85 (minimum writing score  21 and minimum score of 20 in all sections)
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English Pass Pass Level A Pass
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Pass Pass Pass
DAAD (Germany) Grade of B in all areas Grade of B in all areas Grade of A in writing, grade of B in other areas
Danish Upper Secondary School completed within the last 5 years A grade of 9 or better in English A grade of 9 or better in English A grade of 9 or better in English
Finnish High School completed within the last 5 years A grade of 8 or better in English A grade of 8 or better in English –
GCE Ordinary Level Studies completed within the last 5 years A grade of C or better in GCE O-level English A grade of C or better in GCE O-level English A grade of B or better in GCE O-level English
International Baccalaureate English B
Standard Level grade 5, Higher Level grade 4,
completed within the last two years		 – –
ISLPR 3+ in all four skill areas 3+ in all four skill areas –
Netherlands-Dutch Diploma of Pre-University Education (VWO) A grade of 6 or better in English A grade of 6 or better in English A grade of 6 or better in English
Norwegian Upper Secondary School completed within the last 5 years A grade of 4 or better in English A grade of 4 or better in English A grade of 4 or better in English
Swedish Upper Secondary School completed within the last 5 years A grade of 3 or better (VG, or MVG) in final year English A grade of 3 or better (VG, or MVG) in final year English A grade of 4 (MVG) in final year English
At least two years full-time secondary study where the medium of instruction was English Successful completion within the last five years Successful completion within the last five years Successful completion within the last five years
At least one year full-time University level study where the medium of instruction was English Successful completion within the last five years Successful completion within the last five years Successful completion within the last five years
At least two years full-time of other post-secondary study where the medium of instruction was English Successful completion within the last five years Successful completion within the last five years Successful completion within the last five years

Note: This list is a guide. Applications are assessed on an individual basis. Other proof of English proficiency may be considered.

English language requirements for International Foundation Pathway (IFP)

The international student English language requirement for the International Foundation Pathway (IFP) program is IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

English language requirements for Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) program

The international student English language requirement for the Tertiary Preparation Pathway TPP) is IELTS 6.0 and 5.5 (minimum) in all subtests.

English language requirements for nursing programs

The international student English language requirement for the Bachelor of Nursing Science and Bachelor of Nursing Science (Graduate Entry) is minimum IELTS 6.5. An applicant from a non-English speaking background cannot be considered for entry to either of these programs without the minimum IELTS score. No other English test can be accepted in lieu of IELTS for these programs. If seeking registration as a nurse in Australia upon completion of either program, you must demonstrate an IELTS score of 7.0.

English language requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Education 

The international student English language requirement for the Graduate Diploma in Education is IELTS 7.0.

English language requirements to apply for a student visa

An IELTS test may be required as part of your student visa application depending on your country of citizenship and the program you apply for.

This is separate from the English requirements for admission to the University. Please check the English requirements for a student visa with the Australian Embassy or Mission closest to you, or the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

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