Entry requirements

Students applying for undergraduate courses require the overseas equivalent of an Australian Senior School Certificate. For UK students, this is three passes at GCE A Levels in appropriate subjects. Some courses also have certain pre-requisite subjects. Some courses are more competitive than others, and students are advised to read the university profiles page and contact the university to find out the exact entry requirements for the course they are interested in.

Students applying for postgraduate courses require the completion of a first degree at undergraduate level. Australian universities may also consider demonstrated research ability or relevant work experience.

The Application Process

When you have decided upon an Australian University course, the following steps are involved in the application process.

1. Request information. Contact the international student admissions office and request course information and an application form. Details of universities are provided on the profiles page of this sute. Most universities can send this via email, and most course information is available online. Students should allow up to three weeks for this process.

2. Apply. Complete and submit the application form and necessary documents, such as copies of academic results. Many Australian universities provide on-line registration via their Internet site. Application assessment can take up to one month.

3. Offer. If successful, the university will send a letter of offer and “offer pack” with information about fees, enrolment, etc.

4. Accept offer and pay the fees

5. Confirmation of enrolment. Once the offer has been accepted, the university will send a ‘confirmation of enrolment’. Allow up to three weeks for this process.

6. Student visa. The ‘confirmation of enrolment’ is needed in order to apply for a student visa. Read more about the student visa.