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English language requirements

English language requirements to apply for a:

International Foundation Pathway (IFP) program
Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) program
Undergraduate programs (except nursing programs)
Postgraduate programs (except Graduate Diploma in Education and nursing programs)
Study Abroad program
Graduate Diploma in Education
Nursing programs
Student visa

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 (Computer-based) (www.toefl.org)	213 with essay score of 4	213 with essay score of 4	230 with essay score of 4
TOEFL (Internet-based) (www.toefl.org)	Overall score of 79 (minimum writing score 19)	Overall score of 79 (minimum writing score 19)	Overall score of 88 (minimum writing score 21 and minimum score of 20 in all sections)
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
ISLPR	3+ in all four skill areas	3+ in all four skill areas	–
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English	Pass	Pass	Level A Pass
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English	Pass	Pass	Pass
International Baccalaureate	English B Standard Level grade 5, Higher Level grade 4, completed within the last two years	–	–
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
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
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
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 IELTS 6.5. 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.