Entry Requirements

This table is a guide only. If in doubt, please contact the College or the College’s educational representative.

Academic assessment is based on the grades a student achieves in individual subjects, as well as an aggregate grade. Academic subjects are considered only, not subjects such as Religious Studies, Ethics or Physical Education. Forecast results may be accepted if they are available and each applicant will be assessed individually. Students must be able to provide documentary evidence of good school reports.

We offer pathways for students to our Foundation Studies Programs, Degree Transfer Programs, Pre-Master’s Programs and English Language Programs. There is a wide range of study options available for domestic and international students that lead to the University of Adelaide – a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight research-intensive universities. Information required for international students’ admission into the University of Adelaide College are detailed below by country. If your country is not listed please contact us and we would be happy to assist you.

Undergraduate Academic Entry Requirements (Internation and Domestic)

Foundation Studies ProgramsDegree Transfer Program ExtendedDegree Transfer Program Standard and Degree Transfer Program Accelerated
GlobalCompletion of Year 1 International Baccalaureate (IB) with a score of 20pts or *O Levels with 'C' grade average (grade 4 per subject) International Baccalaureate (IB) (or Certificate) with an aggregate of 20pts; or
*A Levels with min 2 'E' grades; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 'C' grades; or Global Assessment Certificate with a GPA of 1.0 (60%)
International Baccalaureate (IB) (or Certificate) with an aggregate of 22pts; or
*A Levels with min 1 'D' grade and 1 'E' grade; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 B grades
AustraliaCompletion of Year 11 with a 'C' grade averageCompletion of Year 12 with an ATAR of:
50 – Computer Science/Information Technology
55 –Business/Commerce/
Engineering/Health and Medical Sciences
Completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of:
55 – Computer Science/Information Technology
60 – Business/Commerce/
Engineering/Health and Medical Sciences
BangladeshYear 11 with GPA 3.0 Completion of the Higher School Certificate with GPA 2.5Completion of the Higher School Certificate with GPA 3.0
CambodiaDiploma of Upper Secondary Education with 'C' grade average Not eligible for Degree Transfer Program ExtendedNot eligible for Degree Transfer Program Standard or Degree Transfer Program Accelerated
CanadaCompletion of Year 11 with 'C' grade average (60%)Completion of Year 12 with an average of 50% (60% Ontario)Completion of Year 12 with an average of 60% or higher (70% for Ontario)
ChileCompletion of the Licencia de Educacion with an average of 4.0 or aboveNot eligible for Degree Transfer Program ExtendedNot eligible for Degree Transfer Program Standard or Degree Transfer Program Accelerated
ChinaCompletion of Senior Middle 2 with 70% (including vocational schools); or
Completion of the IAC Foundation Program with 70%

Senior Middle 3 with 65% (including vocational schools) Senior Middle 3 with 75% (including vocational schools)
ColombiaBachillerato with 65% averageNot eligible for Degree Transfer Program ExtendedNot eligible for Degree Transfer Program Standard or Degree Transfer Program Accelerated
Ghana*O Levels with 'C' grade average (grade 4 per subject); or
Completion of the West African Senior School Certificate with min 'C' grade average across 5 subjects
*A Levels with min 2 'E' grades; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 'C' grades
*A Levels with min 1 'D' grade and 1 'E' grade; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 B grades
Hong Kong SARCompletion of Form 5 with 45% (where the pass mark is 50%) or
35% (where the pass mark is 40%); or
HKDSE with 10 pts (over best 5 subjects)
HKDSE with 10 points (best 5 subjects)HKDSE with 12 points (best 5 subjects)
IndiaYear 11 with 55% ISC or CBSE Year 12, best 3 academic subjects with an average of 55%; or
State Board Exams with an average of:
57% for Business/Commerce/Computer Science/ Engineering/Information Technology/Science
60% for Health and Medical Sciences
ISC or CBSE Year 12, best 3 academic subjects with an average of:
55% for Business/Commerce/Comp Science/ Engineering/Information Technology/Science
60% for Health and Medical Science ; or State Board Exams with an average of:
60% for Business/Commerce/Computer Science/ Engineering/Information Technology/Science
65% for Health and Medical Sciences
IndonesiaSMA II with 70%SMA III with 60% in four academic subjectsSMA III with 70% in four academic subjects
JapanKotogakko Year 2 with GPA 3.0Kotogakko Upper Secondary Certificate with GPA 2.5Kotogakko Upper Secondary Certificate with GPA 3.0 or higher
KenyaYear 11 KCSE with 'C' average; or
*O Levels with 'C' grade average (grade 4 per subject)
Completion of KCSE with a grade average between C-D+; or
*A Levels with min 2 'E' grades; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 'C' grades
Completion of KCSE with a grade average of B-C+; or
*A Levels with min 1 'D' grade and 1 'E' grade; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 B grades
KoreaCompletion of Senior Year 2 with 65% in academic subjectsSenior High School Year 3 with 55% averageSenior High School Year 3 with 60% average
KuwaitCompletion of Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (General Secondary Education Certificate) with a score of: 80% for Business/Commerce, 85% for Comp Science/Engineering/Health and Medical Sciences/Information Technology/ScienceCompletion of Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (General Secondary Education Certificate) with a score of:
80% for Business/Commerce
85% for Comp Science/Engineering/Health and Medical Sciences/ Information Technology/Science
Not eligible for Degree Transfer Program Standard or Degree Transfer Program Accelerated
LaosUpper Secondary School (Baccalaureate) mark 6.0 or higher in four subjectsNot eligible for Degree Transfer Program ExtendedNot eligible for Degree Transfer Program Standard or Degree Transfer Program Accelerated
Macau SARSenior Middle 2 with 65% averageSenior Middle 3 with 65% (across 4 subjects)Senior Middle 3 with 70% (across 4 subjects).
MalaysiaCompletion of SPM 'C' grade average in 5 subjects; or
Completion of UEC (Senior Middle 2) with 70%; or
*O Levels with 'C' grade average (grade 4 per subject)
STPM with min 2 'E' grades; or
UEC with passes in a min of 3 academic subjects (C grade average, 40pts); or
*A Levels with min 2 'E' grades; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 'C' grades
STPM with a min of 1 'D' grade and 1 'E' grade; or UEC with passes in a min of 4 academic subjects (C grade average, 35pts); or
*A Levels with min 1 'D' grade and 1 'E' grade; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 B grades
Mauritius*O Levels with 'C' grade average (grade 4 per subject) *A Levels with min 2 'E' grades; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 'C' grades
*A Levels with min 1 'D' grade and 1 'E' grade; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 B grades
MyanmarCompletion of Basic Education High School Exam with 65% averageNot eligible for Degree Transfer Program ExtendedNot eligible for Degree Transfer Program Standard or Degree Transfer Program Accelerated
NepalYear 12 HSC with 65% average Year 12 HSC with 75% averageNot eligible for Degree Transfer Program Standard or Degree Transfer Program Accelerated
New ZealandCompletion of NCEA Level 2 with 80 creditsCompletion of NCEA Level 3 with less than 32 creditsCompletion of 32 credits across 3 University Entrance (UE) approved subjects. Literacy and numeracy standards must also be met.
Nigeria*O Levels with 'C' grade average (grade 4 per subject); or
Completion of the West African Senior School Certificate with min 'C' average
*A Levels with min 2 'E' grades; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 'C' grades
*A Levels with min 1 'D' grade and 1 'E' grade; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 B grades
OmanGeneral Secondary Education Certificate or American High School Diploma with 70% average in final year resultsCompletion of Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (General Secondary Education Certificate) with a score of:
80% for Business/Commerce
85% for Computer Science/Engineering/Health and Medical Sciences/ Information Technology/Science
Not eligible for Degree Transfer Program Standard or Degree Transfer Program Accelerated
PakistanIntermediate/Higher Secondary Certificate Year 12 with 55% average in 3 relevant academic subjects Not eligible for Degree Transfer Program ExtendedNot eligible for Degree Transfer Program Standard or Degree Transfer Program Accelerated
PhilippinesYear 11 Senior High School with overall average grade of 80% or higher in academic subjects or successful completion of Year 12 with overall average grade of 70%Not eligible for Degree Transfer Program ExtendedNot eligible for Degree Transfer Program Standard or Degree Transfer Program Accelerated
RussiaCompletion of Certificate of Secondary Complete General Education (Attestat) with a GPA of 3.5Certificate of Secondary Complete General Education with GPA of 4.0 in academic subjectCertificate of Secondary Complete General Education with GPA of 4.5 in academic subject
Saudi ArabiaCompletion of the General Certificate of Secondary Education with an average of 70%Completion of Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (General Secondary Education Certificate) with a score of:
80% for Business/Commerce
85% for Computer Science/Engineering/Health and Medical Sciences/ Information Technology/Science
Not eligible for Degree Transfer Program Standard or Degree Transfer Program Accelerated
Singapore*O Levels with 'C' grade average (grade 4 per subject); or
N levels (academic stream only) with grade average of 4
*A Levels with min 2 'E' grades; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 'C' grades
*A Levels with min 1 'D' grade and 1 'E' grade; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 B grades Polytechnic Diplomas with GPA 1.5
Sri Lanka*O Levels (including Sri Lankan O Levels) with 'C' grade average (grade 4 per subject) *A Levels with min 2 'E' grades; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 'C' grades; or
Sri Lankan A Levels with 2 'S' grades
*A Levels with min 1 'D' grade and 1 'E' grade; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 B grades; or
Sri Lankan A Levels with 1 'C' grade and 1 'S' grade
Taiwan (China)Senior Middle 2 with 70% averageCompletion of Senior High School with 65%Completion of Senior High School with 70%
ThailandMayatom 5 with GPA 2.5Matayom 6 with GPA of 2.0Matayom 6 with GPA of 2.2
TurkeyDevlet Lise Diplomasi – Average grade of 45% or aboveDevlet Lise Diplomasi– Average grade of 50% or above, Devlet Meslek Diplomasi – Average grade of 60% or aboveDevlet Lise Diplomasi– Average grade of 60% or above, Devlet Meslek Diplomasi – Average grade of 80% or above
United Arab EmiratesCompletion of General Secondary Education Certificate or American High School Diploma with 70% averageCompletion of Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (General Secondary Education Certificate) with a score of:
80% for Business/Commerce
85% for Comp Science/Engineering/Health and Medical Science/ InfoTech/Science
Not eligible for Degree Transfer Program Standard or Degree Transfer Program Accelerated
Uganda*O Levels with 'C' grade average (grade 4 per subject) *A Levels with min 2 'E' grades; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 'C' grades
*A Levels with min 1 'D' grade and 1 'E' grade; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 B grades
UK*O Levels with 'C' grade average (grade 4 per subject)*A Levels with min 2 'E' grades; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 'C' grades
*A Levels with min 1 'D' grade and 1 'E' grade; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 B grades
USACompletion of Year 11 with GPA 2.0; or
Completion of the GED with 580 overall (145 min in each subject)
Completion of USA High School Diploma with a GPA of 1.0; or
SATs with Diploma and a score of: 895 for Business/Commerce/Computer Science/ Information Technology/Science 1015 for Engineering/Health and Medical Sciences; or
Completion of the GED with 610 overall (145 min in each subject)
Completion of USA High School Diploma with a GPA of 2.0; or
SATs with Diploma and a score of: 1064 for Business/Commerce/Computer Science/ InfoTech/Science 1145 for Engineering/Health and Medical Sciences; or
Completion of the GED with 660 overall (145 min in each subject)
VietnamYear 11 with a minimum GPA 6.5 Year 12 with a GPA of 6.5 Year 12 with a GPA of 7.0
ZambiaSuccessful completion of the General Certificate of Education with a credit average or *O Levels with 'C' grade average (grade 4 per subject)Pearson Edexcel A Levels with min 2 'E' grades

*A Levels with min 2 'E' grades; or *AS Levels with a min 3 'C' grades
Pearson Edexcel A Levels with min 1 'D' grade and 1 'E' grade

*A Levels with min 1 'D' grade and 1 'E' grade; or *AS Levels with a min 3 'B' grades
Zimbabwe*O Levels with 'C' grade average (grade 4 per subject) *A Levels with min 2 'E' grades; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 'C' grades
*A Levels with min 1 'D' grade and 1 'E' grade; or
*AS Levels with a min 3 B grades
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* Includes Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and AQA and can be either predicted or forecast results

Postgraduate Academic Entry Requirements

Pre-Master’s Program ExtendedPre-Master’s Program Pre-Master’s Program Accelerated 
AustraliaCompletion of a 3 year higher education Diploma with a 75% averageCompletion of a 3 year higher education Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree with a 50% averageSuccessful completion of a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution
Bangladesh 3 year Bachelor degree (Pass or Honours) with an overall grade average of 75% (GPA 3.75) from a recognised public or private institution 3 year Bachelor degree (Pass or Honours) with an overall grade average of 60% (GPA 3.0) from a recognised well-established public institution or a 4 year Bachelor degree with an overall grade average of 60% (GPA 3.0) from a recognised public or private institution Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised well-established public institution or a 5 year Bachelor degree (in a professional field or 150 credits) from a recognised public or private institution 
Bhutan 3 year Diploma with an overall grade average of 75% (very good) from a recognised University, autonomous institution or other tertiary college/institute (only after completion of the Higher Secondary Education Certificate) 3 year Bachelor degree with an overall grade average of 65% (good) from a recognised University, autonomous institution or other tertiary college/institute Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised University or autonomous institution 
Botswana Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree from the University of Botswana 
Brazil Not applicable 3 year Licenciado/Licenciatura with a GPA of 6.5 from a recognised public institution; or 4  year Bacharel/Bacharelado, Licenciado/Licenciatura or Titulo Profissional with a GPA of 6.5 from any other recognised higher education institution Successful completion of a Bacharel/Bacharelado, Licenciado/Licenciatura or Titulo Profissional from a recognised public or other higher education institution 
Cambodia 4 year Bachelor degree with an overall grade average of 75% from a recognised institution 5 year Bachelor degree with an overall grade average of 65% from a recognised established institution;  Successful completion of a Bachelor degree from a recognised leading institution 
Cameroon Not applicable 3 year Bachelor degree (Licence) with an overall grade average of 65% (GPA 3.0) from a recognised public university or leading private university Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised public university or leading private university 
Canada Not applicable 3 year Diploma with an overall grade average of 65% (GPA of 2.6) from a recognised University or degree-granting post-secondary institution Successful completion of a 3 or 4 year Bachelor degree (Baccalaureat or Bachelier) from a recognised University or degree-granting post-secondary institution 
Chile Not applicable 8 semester Professional title qualification from a recognised Professional institute Successful completion of a Licenciado, professional title or Techologo from a recognised long established, CNAP accredited institution or derived and new private university 
China 3 year full-time Certificate of Graduation or Graduate Diploma with an overall grade average of 75% from a recognised junior college or adult higher education institution; or 15-18 self-study examinations from a degree-granting institution and a provincial or self-governing city (Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai or Tianjin) higher education self-study examinations guidance committee 3 or 4  year Certificate of Graduation or Graduation Diploma with an overall grade average of 80% from a recognised regular degree-granting higher education institution or a 4 or 5  year Certificate of Graduation or Graduation Diploma with an overall grade average of 80% from a recognised junior college or adult higher education institution; or 20-25 self-study examinations from a degree-granting institution and a provincial or self-governing city (Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai or Tianjin) higher education self-study examinations guidance committee Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree awarded according to the Regulations Concerning Academic Degrees in the People's Republic of China from a recognised regular degree-granting higher education institution or recognised junior college or adult higher education institution 
Colombia Not applicable 4 year Titulo de [specialisation], Titulo profesional, Diploma with Titulo de [specialisation] or Licenciado with a GPA of 4.5 from a recognised institution Successful completion of a Titulo de [specialisation], Titulo profesional, Diploma with Titulo de [specialisation] or Licenciado from a recognised leading institution 
Eqypt 3 year Higher Diploma of Technology or Diploma of Higher Studies in Technology with an overall grade average of 75% (Distinguished/excellent/very good) from a recognised leading institution or other private university or private higher institute 4 year Bachelor degree with an overall grade average of 65% (Good) from a recognised private university or private higher institute Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised leading institution, or successful completion of a 5  year Bachelor degree from a recognised private university or private higher institute 
Fiji Not applicable 3 year Advanced Diploma or Higher National Diploma (not in a trade field) with an overall grade average of 65% (GPA 2.67) from a recognised university or university level institution Successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor degree from a recognised university or university level institution 
France Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a Licence, Licence Professionnelle, 3 year Magistere or Diplome from a recognised public or private higher education institution 
Germany Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a Bachelor degree, Erste Staatsexamen, ErsteStaatsprufung, Erste Staatliche Prufung or [Professional title] Prufung, Diplom or Magister Artium from a recognised institution 
Ghana Not applicable 4 year Bachelor degree with an overall grade average of 65% (GPA 2.5) from a recognised institution Successful completion of a Bachelor degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, University of Ghana or the University of Cape Coast 
Hong Kong SAR3 year Associate Degree, Higher Diploma, Teacher Certificate or Certificate in Early Childhood Education with a GPA of 3.2 from a recognised degree-granting institution, or qualification on the Hong Kong Qualifications Register (following HKCEE) Not applicable Successful completion of a 3 or 4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised degree-granting institution, or qualification on the Hong Kong Qualifications Register 
India Not applicable 3 year Bachelor degree (3rd or pass division) from a recognised "good" institution, or 3 year Bachelor degree (2nd, 3rd or pass division) from a recognised "satisfactory" institution Successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor degree in any division from a recognised "very good" institution, or successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor degree (1st or 2nd division) from a recognised "good" institution or successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor degree (1st division) from a recognised "satisfactory" institution 
Indonesia 3 year Sarjana Muda categorised as diakui or terdafter and award does not have a Kopertis certificate/stamp with a GPA of 3.3 from a recognised private institution (awarded before 1998) 4 year Sarjana (S1) with 8 semesters, 144-160 credits and a program accreditation rating of C with a GPA of 2.7/4.0 from a recognised institution with program accreditation, or 3 year Sarjana Muda/Bakaloreat with a GPA of 2.7/4.0 from a recognised public or private institution (awarded before 1998) Successful completion of a 4 year Sarjana (S1) with 8 semesters, 144-160 credits and a program accreditation rating of A or B from a recognised institution with program accreditation 
Iran 3 year Associate Degree with a "B" grade average from a leading university4 year Bachelor degree with a "B" grade average  from a recognised institution Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree from a leading institution, or successful completion of a 5  year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution 
Italy Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a Diploma universitario, Diploma di scuole dirette a fini speciali, Laurea, Diploma di mediatore linguistico, Diploma di laurea or Laurea specialistica/magistrale a ciclo unico from a recognised university; or Diploma accademico di primo livello from a recognised AFAM institution 
Japan Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree (Gakushigo) from a recognised degree granting institution 
Jordan Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised public or private university  
Kenya Not applicable 3 year Diploma with an overall grade average of 65% from a recognised public university Successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor degree from a recognised public university, or successful completion of a 4  year Bachelor degree from a recognised chartered private university 
Korea, South Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree (Haksa) with a minimum of 120 credits from a recognised university or 4-year college 
Kuwait Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor degree from Kuwait University or a 4  year Bachelor degree from a recognised non-university or accredited private institution 
Laos 3 year Higher Diploma or Associate Degree with a GPA of 3.0 from the National University of Laos or a 4/5  year Bachelor degree with a GPA of 3.0 from a recognised university 4 or 5 year Bachelor degree with a GPA of 2.6 from the National University of Laos, or a 6 or 7 year Bachelor degree with a GPA of 2.6 from a recognised university Successful completion of a 6 or 7 year Bachelor degree from the National University of Laos 
Lebanon Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor degree or Licence from a recognised University, University College or institution 
Macau SARNot applicable 3 year Higher Diploma (Bacharelato) with a GPA of 2.6 from a recognised established institution, or a 4  year Bachelor degree (Licenciatura) with a GPA below 3.0 from a recognised institution Successful completion of a 3 or 4 year Bachelor degree (Licenciatura) from a recognised established institution, or successful completion of a 4  year Bachelor degree (Lecenciatura) with a GPA of 3.0 or above from a recognised institution 
Malaysia Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor degree from a recognised University or University college (accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency) 
Mauritius Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor degree from a recognised public university  
Mexico Not applicable Successful completion of a 4 year Licenciatura or Titulo Profesional from a recognised institution with an overall grade average of 65% or GPA of 6.5 Successful completion of a 4  year Licenciatura or Titulo Profesional from a recognised externally quality-assured institution 
Myanmar 3 year Associate Degree or Diploma with and overall grade average of 75% from a recognised higher education institution  4 year Bachelor (Honours) or Bachelor (Pass) degree with an overall grade average of 65% from a recognised institution Successful completion of a 5 year Bachelor (Honours) degree from a recognised institution 
Namibia Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a Bachelor or Bachelor Honours/Professional Bachelor degree from a recognised institution 
Nepal Not applicable 3 year Bachelor degree with an overall grade average of 70% (where pass is 50%) (GPA 3.3) or 60% (where pass is 40%) (GPA 3.0) from a recognised higher education institution Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution 
Nigeria 3 year Bachelor degree with an overall grade average of 75% (GPA 4.5) from a recognised university 3 year Bachelor degree with an overall grade average of 65% (GPA 3.5) from a leading university, or a 4 year Bachelor degree with an overall grade average of 65% (GPA 3.5) from a recognised university Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree from a leading university, or successful completion of a 5 year Bachelor degree from a recognised university 
Oman 3 year Diploma or Associate Degree with a GPA of 2.7 from a recognised university/university college or college of higher education 3 year Higher Diploma with a GPA of 3.0 from a recognised university/university college or college of higher education, or 4 year Bachelor degree with a GPA 3.0 and below from a recognised college of higher education Successful completion of a 4 or 5 year Bachelor degree from a university/university college or college of higher education; or a 4  year Bachelor degree with a GPA of 3.0 or above from a recognised college of higher education 
Pakistan 3 year Bachelor Degree (Pass) in Division I from an established institution or 3  year Honours Bachelor degree in Division I from a recognised institution 3 year Bachelor degree (without Honours) in Division II from a leading institution, or 3 year Honours Bachelor degree in Division III from an established institution, or 4  year Bachelor degree in Division III from a recognised institution Successful completion of a 3 year Honours Bachelor degree or a 4  year Bachelor degree in Division III from a leading institution, or successful completion of a 3  year Honours Bachelor degree in Division III from an established institution 
Philippines 3 year Bachelor degree with "very good" grades  from a recognised institution 3 year Bachelor degree with "good" grades from a good institution Successful completion of a 3  year Bachelor degree from a very good institution 
Portugal Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a Licenciado/Licenciatura from a recognised university 
Qatar Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution 
Russia Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma/Diploma of Specialist from a recognised institution (awarded from 1996) 
Saudi Arabia Not applicable 4 year Bachelor degree with a grade of 'pass' or 'good' from a recognised teacher college, or a 4  year Bachelor degree with an overall grade average of 75% (GPA 3.5) from a recognised Girl's college, or a 3 year Bachelor degree with an overall grade average of 75% (GPA 3.5) from a recognised military institution Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised public university or leading private university, or a 4 year Bachelor degree with a grade of 'very good' or 'excellent' from a recognised teacher college 
Singapore Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor degree from a well-established public and private university 
South Africa 3 year National Certificate with an overall grade average of 75% from a recognised institution 3 year National Diploma (at least 240 credits) with an overall grade average of 65% from a recognised institution Successful completion of a 4 year National Diploma or a 3  year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution 
Sri Lanka Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor degree from a university or other institution recognise by the University Grants Commission 
Taiwan Not applicable 3 year Bachelor degree with an overall grade average of 65% from a recognised institution Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution 
Tanzania Not applicable 3 year Advanced Diploma (after ACSEE) with a GPA of 4.0 from a recognised leading institution or 3 year Bachelor degree with a GPA of 4.0 from any other recognised institution Successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor degree from a recognised leading institution or 4 year Bachelor degree from any other recognised institution 
Thailand 3 year Associate Degree or Higher Certificate of Education with a GPA of 3.0 from any recognised institution 3 year Associate degree with a GPA of 2.5 from a recognised leading institution, or a 4 year Bachelor degree with a GPA of 3.0 from any other recognised institution Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree from a recognised leading institution, or a 4 year Bachelor degree with a GPA of 3.0 or 5 year Bachelor degree from any other recognised institution 
Turkey Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree, Licenciate Diploma or 5  year Integrated Master degree from a recognised institution 
Uganda 3 year Diploma with a GPA of 3.75 from Makerere University 3 year Bachelor degree with a GPA of 3.25 from a recognised institution Successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor degree from Makerere University or the University of East Africa, or successful completion of a 4  year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution 
United Arab Emirates 3 year Associate Degree or Diploma with a GPA of 3.0 from a Federal and leading licensed institution or other recognised licensed UAE institution 3 year Higher Diploma with a GPA of 2.0 from a Federal and leading licensed institution or other recognised licensed UAE institution, or 4 year Bachelor degree with a GPA 3.0 or below from a recognised licensed UAE institution Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree from a Federal and leading licensed institution, or 4  year Bachelor degree with a GPA of 2.0 or above or a 5  year Bachelor degree from a recognised licensed UAE institution 
United Kingdom Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor degree from a listed higher education degree-granting institution 
United States of America Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a 3 or 4 year Bachelor degree (with 120 semester credits or 180 quarter credits) from a regionally accredited institution; or completion of a 4 year Bachelor degree (with 120 semester credits or 180 quarter credits) from a nationally accredited institution 
Vietnam 3 year Bang Tot nghiep cao dang with a GPA of 3.0 from a recognised institution offering programs to Bachelor and Master level 3 year Bang Tot nghiep Cao dang with a GPA of 3.0 or Bang Tot nghiep Dai Hoc (Tai chuc mode) less than 210 credits with a GPA of 3.0 from a recognised institution offering programs to Doctoral level, or a 4 year Bang Tot nghiep Dai Hoc with a GPA of 3.0 from a recognised institution offering programs to Bachelor and Master level or military, police and other specialised institution Successful completion of a 4 year Bang Tot nghiep Dai Hoc (Chinh quy mode) or Bang Tot nghiep Dai Hoc (Tai chuc mode) with 210 or more credits from a recognised institution offering programs to Doctoral level, or successful completion of a 5 year Bang Tot nghiep Dai Hoc from a recognised institution offering programs to Bachelor and Master level or military, police and other specialised institution 
Zambia 3 year Bachelor degree with an overall grade average of 75% from a recognised private university 4 year Bachelor degree with a final grade of pass or satisfactory from a recognised public university, or a 4 year (after O Levels) or 3 year (after A Levels) Bachelor degree with an overall grade average of 65% from a recognised private university Successful completion of a 5 year Bachelor degree or 4 year Bachelor degree with a final grade of credit, merit or distinction from a recognised public university 
Zimbabwe Not applicable Not applicable Successful completion of a 3 year Bachelor General or Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised well established public or private university 
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Note – Institution sections are determined by the Australian Government’s Department of Education, Country Education Profiles.

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ProgramEnglish Entry Requirements
IELTSiBT TOEFLPearson Test of EnglishKTE
Foundation Studies Programs IELTS 5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent50 overall (15 or above in writing and speaking)42425
Speaking and writing score min 400 each
Degree Transfer ProgramsExtendedIELTS 5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above)
or equivalent
50 overall (15 or above in writing and speaking)42425
Speaking and writing score min 400 each
Standard/AcceleratedIELTS 5.5 overall (5.5 in speaking and writing, 5.0 in reading and listening) or equivalent50 overall (17 or above in writing and speaking)42425
Speaking and writing score min 425 each
Pre-Master's ProgramsThree study periodsIELTS 5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent50 overall (15 or above in writing and speaking)42425 Speaking and writing score min 400 each
Two study periodsIELTS 5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent50 overall (15 or above in writing and speaking)42425 Speaking and writing score min 400 each
One study periodIELTS 6.0 overall (all bands 5.5 or above) or equivalent60 overall (17 or above in writing and speaking)50450 Speaking and writing score min 425 each
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