Apply as an international student

This easy-to-follow guide explains how to submit your application to study with us.

Who this guide is for

This guide is for you if you’re applying:

for coursework degrees at undergraduate or postgraduate level
as an international student.

This guide is not for you if you’re applying:

for honours or research degrees OR
as a domestic student.

Research degrees include Masters by Research and PhD programs.

Are you an international student?

You're an international student if you're not one of the following:

Australian or New Zealand citizen (or dual citizen)
Australian permanent resident
Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder
Pacific Engagement visa holder.

Choose a course

Use our course search to browse courses you may want to study.

Use the filters to search by degree level and area of interest, then select a course to find out more about:

what you'll study
admissions criteria
applications deadlines
possible career paths.

You may want to bookmark the page for the course you’ve chosen. You can then refer back to it when you prepare your application.

Note: You should only apply for a degree you've explored in detail. You'll need to make sure you meet the admissions criteria and that the course suits your study and career goals.

Check the course requirements

Undergraduate courses

You’ll need to show you’ve studied in or completed a recognised qualification with the required grades.

If you have an overseas high school (or equivalent) qualification, check the Find a course website or download the admission guide (pdf, 179KB) to see what high school grades you need

Postgraduate courses

You’ll need to show you’ve completed a recognised tertiary qualification. This could include achieving a certain grade or average mark and / or previous study in the same field.

You’ll find details on the course page.

Specific course criteria

You should also check the course page for any additional admissions criteria.

These may include:

a prerequisite, such as previous studies in mathematics
an interview
a portfolio
relevant professional experience

English language requirements

You’ll need to show you meet our English language requirements.

If you’ve completed a recognised English language test, you’ll find the score you need to meet on the course page.

Assumed knowledge and inherent requirements

Some courses have assumed knowledge and inherent requirements.

Assumed knowledge is where we assume you have reached a certain level of knowledge or have passed a relevant subject before you commence your degree.

Inherent requirements are activities and tasks you’ll need to carry out to meet learning outcomes in your studies. You’ll usually find them in courses leading to a career working closely with people or animals. Examples may include nursing, medicine or veterinary medicine.

If a course has assumed knowledge and / or inherent requirements, you’ll see them on the course page. We recommend you read them carefully.

It’s important to note:

Assumed knowledge and inherent requirements are not part of the admissions requirements.
Understanding them will help you decide if a course or career is right for you.