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Australia and New Zealand entry requirements

To gain entry to a degree at one of our partner universities in Australia or New Zealand, you can take a preparation programme. You’ll need to meet minimum academic and English language requirements to apply.  

Can I apply for a degree in Australia or New Zealand?

You can take an on-campus degree preparation programme that allows you to progress to a degree at your chosen university. Before you apply, you’ll need to consider the following:

  • Your academic qualifications

  • Your English language level

  • Whether you have documentation to prove your previous academic studies

Degree preparation entry requirements 

It’s important to note that entry requirements vary by institution, programme and country.   

Which English language tests are accepted? 

University of Adelaide College: 

  • IELTS
  • IBT TOEFL
  • Pearson Test of English
  • Kaplan Test of English

University of Newcastle College of International Education:  

  • IELTS Requirement
  • IELTS Indicator
  • iBT TOEFL 
  • TOEFL Special Home Edition
  • PTE Academic 
  • Duolingo English Test 
  • Kaplan Test of English
  • Linguaskill English test 
  • HKDSE
  • SPM
  • STPM
  • GCSE / IGCSE

Massey University College:  

  • IELTS
  • iBT TOEFL
  • PTE
  • NZCEL
  • LanguageCert
  • Cambridge English  
  • HKDSE
  • O/IGCSE 
  • SPM
  • EAP
  • Kaplan Test of English

Murdoch College:

  • IELTS
  • iBT TOEFL 
  • TOEFL Special Home Edition 
  • PTE Academic 
  • Kaplan Test of English
  • Cambridge English 

View full entry requirements for degree preparation programmes leading to universities in Australia

View full entry requirements for degree preparation programmes leading to universities in New Zealand

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