English language requirements
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UNSW accepts a number of English language qualifications to meet our English language requirements provided:
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Check below to see if your results meet our English language requirements.
Note: When applying for a cross-faculty double degree, the higher English requirements apply.
IELTS One Skill Retake allows test taker to retake any one component of the IELTS test (Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking) without redoing all four sections in case they have missed the required score. Test takers are eligible to book IELTS One Skill Retake after they recently completed a full test on a computer and received their IELTS test score, from an eligible test centre. To be eligible, you must book your IELTS One Skill Retake within 60 days of the original test date and you can take only one retake for each full IELTS test. Your result will be valid for two years from the original test date which you can find on your Test Report Form.
Faculty | Undergraduate | Postgraduate coursework | Postgraduate research |
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Arts, Design & Architecture | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) |
Business | 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) | 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) | 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in other subtests) |
Engineering | 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) | 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) | 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) |
Law & Justice | 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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Ìý 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) Ìý Ìý |
7.0 overall (min 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in other subtests) Ìý |
Medicine & Health | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
The following programs require 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)
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6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) |
Science | 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest) |
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
Note:ÌýTOEFL MyBest Score is not accepted.ÌýWhen applying for a cross-faculty double degree, the higher English requirements apply.
Faculty | Undergraduate | Postgraduate coursework | Postgraduate research |
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Arts, Design & ArchitectureÌý | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) Ìý Exceptions:
The following programs require 94 overall (min. 27 in writing, 24 in reading and listening, and 23 in speaking)
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90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) Ìý Exceptions:
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94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) Ìý Ìý |
Business | 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) | 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) | 96 overall (min. 27 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) |
Engineering | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) |
Law & Justice | 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) Ìý Exceptions:
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94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) | 96 overall (min. 27 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking) |
Medicine & Health | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) Ìý Exceptions:
The following programs require 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking)
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90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) Ìý Exceptions:
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90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) |
Science | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) Ìý Exceptions:
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90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) |
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) |
Note: When applying for a cross faculty double degree, the higher English requirements applies.
Faculty | Undergraduate | Postgraduate coursework | Postgraduate research |
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Arts, Design & Architecture | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
The following programs require 65 overall (min. 65 in each subtest)
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64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) Ìý |
Business | 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 65 overall (min. 58 in each subtest) |
Engineering | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) |
Law & Justice | 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 65 overall (min. 58 in each subtest) |
Medicine & Health | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
The following programs require 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest)
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64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions: Graduate Certificate in Myopia Management: 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) |
64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) |
Science | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) |
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) | 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest) |
Note: When applying for a cross faculty double degree, the higher English requirements applies.
Faculty | Undergraduate | Postgraduate coursework | Postgraduate research |
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Arts, Design & Architecture | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
The following programs require 185 overall (min. 185 in each subtest)
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176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) Ìý |
Business | 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 176 in each subtest) |
Engineering | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Law & Justice | 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 176 in each subtest) |
Medicine & Health | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
The following programs require 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest)
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176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Science | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Note: When applying for a cross faculty double degree, the higher English requirements applies.
Faculty | Undergraduate | Postgraduate coursework | Postgraduate research |
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Arts, Design & Architecture | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
The following programs require 185 overall (min. 185 in each subtest)
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180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) Ìý |
Business | 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) |
Engineering | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) |
Law & Justice | 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) |
Medicine & Health | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
The following programs require 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest)
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180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) |
Science | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) Ìý Exceptions:
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180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) |
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest) |
Note: When applying for a cross faculty double degree, the higher English requirements applies.
Faculty | Undergraduate | Postgraduate coursework | Postgraduate research |
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Arts, Design & Architecture | SuccessfulÌýcompletion with a minimum of 70% overallÌý Ìý Exceptions:
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Successful completion with a minimum of 70% overall Ìý Exceptions:
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Not acceptedÌý Ìý Ìý |
Business | Not accepted | Not accepted | Not accepted |
Engineering | SuccessfulÌýcompletion with a minimum of 70% overallÌý | SuccessfulÌýcompletion with a minimum of 70% overallÌý | SuccessfulÌýcompletion with a minimum of 70% overallÌý |
Law & Justice | Not accepted Ìý Exceptions:
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Not accepted | Not accepted |
Medicine & Health | SuccessfulÌýcompletion with a minimum of 70% overallÌý Ìý Exceptions: not accepted for the following programs
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SuccessfulÌýcompletion with a minimum of 70% overallÌý Ìý Exceptions:
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SuccessfulÌýcompletion with a minimum of 70% overallÌý |
Science | SuccessfulÌýcompletion with a minimum of 70% overall Ìý Exception:
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SuccessfulÌýcompletion with a minimum of 70% overallÌý Ìý Exceptions:
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SuccessfulÌýcompletion with a minimum of 70% overallÌý |
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ | SuccessfulÌýcompletion with a minimum of 70% overallÌý | SuccessfulÌýcompletion with a minimum of 70% overallÌý | SuccessfulÌýcompletion with a minimum of 70% overallÌý |
If you have received a Conditional Offer from UNSW Sydney, you can meet our English language requirements by taking UNSW College’sÌýÌýand achieving the minimum scores as outlined below by course. However, if you wish to apply for a cross-faculty double degree, there will be higher English language requirements to meet.ÌýPlease note the course must be completed no more than two years before your intended start date.
Ìýoffers university pathway programs that provide a seamless transition to UNSW Sydney so you can achieve your academic and career goals. They will provide you with the academic and English language foundations for success.ÌýÌýto find out more.
Faculty | Undergraduate | Postgraduate coursework | Postgraduate research |
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Arts, Design & Architecture | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýC+Ìýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component Ìý Exceptions: The following program require successful completion with a minimum overall grade of B with C+ in writing and reading, B+ in speaking and listening
The following program require successful completion with a minimum overall grade of B+ with B in writing and reading, A in speaking and listening
The following programs require successful completion with a minimum overall grade of B
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Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýC+ and a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component Ìý Exceptions:
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Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýBÌýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component |
Business | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýBÌýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýBÌýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýBÌýand a minimum grade ofÌýB-Ìýin the writing component |
Engineering | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýC+Ìýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýC+Ìýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýC+Ìýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component |
Law & Justice | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýBÌýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component Ìý Exceptions:
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Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýBÌýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýBÌýand a minimum grade ofÌýB-Ìýin the writing component |
Medicine & Health | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýC+Ìýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component Ìý Exceptions: The following program require successful completion with a minimum overall grade of B and a minimum grade of B in the writing component
The following programs require successful completion with a minimum overall grade of B and a minimum grade of C in the writing component
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Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýC+Ìýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component Ìý Exceptions:
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Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýC+Ìýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component |
Science | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýC+Ìýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component Ìý Exceptions:
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Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýC+Ìýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component Ìý Exceptions:
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Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýC+Ìýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component |
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýC+Ìýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýC+Ìýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade ofÌýC+Ìýand a minimum grade ofÌýCÌýin the writing component |
UNSW accepts prior study results to meet our English language requirements on certain conditions.
UNSW accepts prior studies completed in English to meet our English language requirements depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background.Ìý
English-speaking background:Ìý
Senior Secondary qualifications from a recognisedÌýEnglish-speaking country will meet our English language requirements if they were:
UNSW recognises some academic qualifications completed in non-English speaking countries.
Qualifications from Germany, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Switzerland will meet our English language requirements provided they were:
Check below to see if your qualification is eligible for your desired course.
Qualification | Minimum Requirement |
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German Abitur | Grade 12 in English Ìý Not accepted for the following programs:
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Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) | Level 4 in English Language or Literature in English Ìý The following programs require 5 in English Language or Literature in English:
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All India Senior School Certificate - [CBSE] | Grade of C1 in English Core Ìý Not accepted for the following programs:
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) not undertaken in English Ìý English language requirement is met if English is the main language of instruction. |
Grade 4 in IB English A at Higher Level or Grade 5 in IB English A at Standard Level or Grade 7 in IB English B at Higher Level Ìý The following programs require Grade 5 in IB English A at Higher Level or Grade 6 in IB English A at Standard Level:
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Indian School Certificate - [ICSE] | 70% in English Ìý Not accepted for the following programs:
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Malaysia – Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) | C pass in 920 English Ìý The following programs require A in Literature (920):
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Swiss Matura | A grade of 5 (good) or better in English Ìý Business programs: A grade of 6 (very good) or better in English Ìý Not accepted for the following programs:
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Qualifications from Denmark, Sweden or Norway will meet our English language requirements provided they were:
Check below to see if your qualification is eligible for your desired course.
Qualification | Minimum Requirement |
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Denmark - Danish Studentereksamen or Higher Preparatory Examination | Grade 7 in English in the final year (English B or English A) Ìý Not accepted for the following programs:
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Norway - Norwegian Certificate of Upper Secondary Education | Grade 4 in the First Year of Upper Secondary English (if this is the only completed English subject); or average Grade 4 in all completed Upper Secondary English subjects Ìý Not accepted for the following programs:
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Sweden - Swedish Secondary School Leaving Certificate | Grade D in English in the final year (English 6/English Course B) Ìý Not accepted for the following programs:
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Check to see if your qualification meets our minimum entry scores for your desired course.
Qualification | Minimum Requirement |
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UNSW Foundation Studies | C+ in Academic English Ìý The following programs require B+:
The following programs require B:
The following program does not accept UNSW Foundations Studies:
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Foundation Program from an Australian Group of Eight (Go8) University
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Grade C+ or 70% in English
The following programs require B+ or 85%
The following programs require B or 80%:
The following program does not accept Foundation Program:
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Australian TAFE / Private Provider Studies | Completed AQF Diploma or completed AQF Advanced Diploma Ìý Not accepted for the following programs:
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UNSW accepts completed or incomplete post-secondary or tertiary qualifications* completed in English to meet our English language requirements depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background.Ìý
English-speaking background:Ìý
Note:ÌýÌý
If you are from an English-speaking background, you will meet our English language requirements if your qualification was:
Please provide:
If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you will meet our English language requirements if your qualification was:
If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you will meet our English language requirements if your qualification was:
Please provide:
If you hold an incomplete qualification,Ìýyou will meet our English language requirement for specific degrees if your studies were:
Please provide:
An English waiver is a decision by UNSW to waive the English language requirements based on life experience and circumstances. To apply for an English waiver you will need to meet any two of the conditions listed below.
UNSW recognises the following countries as English-speaking: American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Fiji, Gibraltar, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, The Gambia, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
English Language Test Scores – between two-five years ago
You completed the IELTS, TOEFL IBT, TOEFL PBT, PTE, C1 Advanced Cambridge, C2 Proficiency Cambridge or the ANU Access program between two to five years ago and achieved our minimum scores.
PleaseÌýrefer to English tests section above to see our minimum scores.
Please provide:
English Language Test Scores – no more than two years before your intended start date
You completed the IELTS, TOEFL IBT, TOEFL PBT, PTE Academic, UNSW UEEC, C1 Advanced Cambridge or C2 Proficiency Cambridge within the last two years. Use the table to see if your English Language Test scores meet the scores required for your desired course.
Please provide:
Applicable to which program/s | IELTS - Academic version only | TOEFL IBT | TOEFL PBT | PTE Academic | UNSW College UEEC | C1 Advanced Cambridge | C2 Proficiency Cambridge |
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All programs except where specified below | 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in each subtest) | 79 overall (min. 21 in writing, 12 in reading, 11 in listening, 17 in speaking) | 500 overall (min. 4.5 in TWE) | 50 overall (min. 42 in each subtest) | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C and a minimum grade of C- in the writing component. | 169 overall (min.162 in each subtest) | N/A |
All Law and Business undergraduate & postgraduate coursework programsÌý(excluding ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ andÌýBachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice) Ìý Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed)/Doctor of Medicine (MD) including double degree Ìý Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology Ìý Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/Master of Pharmacy Ìý Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology Ìý Graduate Certificate in Myopia Management Ìý |
6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) Ìý |
90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 58 overall (min. 50 in each subtest) | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component. | 176 overall (min.169 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min.180 in each subtest) |
All Arts, Design & Architecture postgraduate coursework and research programs (excluding ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ, Art & Design postgraduate coursework programs and Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary)) | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 58 overall (min. 50 in each subtest) | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component. | 176 overall (min.169 in each subtest) | 180 overall (min.180 in each subtest) |
All Business and Law postgraduate research programs (excluding ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ) | 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in writing, 6.0 in other subtests) | 90 overall (min. 24 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking) | 577 overall (min. 5.0 in TWE) | 58 overall (min. 58 in writing, 50 in other subtests) | Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C+ in the writing component. | 176 overall (min.176 in writing, 169 in other subtests) | 180 overall (min.180 in each subtest) |
Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics & Food Innovation | English waivers are not available for admission to the Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics & Food Innovation |
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Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary) and Bachelor of Education (all programs) | English waivers are not available for admission to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) and Bachelor of Education | ||||||
Master of Psychology (Clinical & Forensic) including combined PhD/Master | English waivers are not available for admission to the Master of Psychology (including combined PhD/Master) | ||||||
Master of Clinical Neuro-psychologyÌý | English waivers are not available for admission to the Master of Clinical Neuropsychology | ||||||
Graduate Diploma in Psychology | English waivers are not available for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Psychology |
Directly relevant Work Experience for at least the last two years – any program
You have at least two years of directly relevant work experience, in the relevant industry or equivalent discipline practice, in anÌýÌýor workplace where the sole language of business was English.
Please provide:
Directly relevant Work Experience for at least five years out of the last seven – AGSM @ UNSW program only
You have five years, out of the last seven, of directly relevant work experience, in the relevant industry or equivalent discipline practice, in anÌýÌýor workplace where the sole language of business was English.
Please provide a letter from your employer on company letterhead for any employment which is not already covered by the referee letters you have already submitted with your AGSM application.
Please provide:
If you can demonstrate this experience, you will not need to satisfy a second condition for an English waiver.
You successfully completed at least one year of full-time study, in an assessable qualification, at a university or other post-secondary educational institution where the sole language of instruction and assessment was English.
Please provide:
You lived in a recognisedÌýÌýfor at least five years before you plan to start your course at UNSW.
Please provide:
You hold a current valid NAATI accreditation as a Professional Interpreter or Translator, formerly known as Level 3 accredited.
Please provide:
You sat the GMAT within the last five years and you scored a minimum overall GMAT score of 550 with a minimum score of 25 in Verbal, 35 in Quantitative and 4.0 in the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA).
Please provide:
You are a qualified doctor/health professional overseas, hold a current registration with the Medical Board of Australia and are currently employed in the health system in Australia.
Please provide:
You can supply evidence of successfully completing a UNSW Study Abroad or Exchange program within the last two years.
Please provide:
You can supply evidence of successfully completing a program within the last two years, which is recognised by UNSW as a defined qualification pathway.
Please provide:
To ensure students have the best possible experience at UNSW and to maximise their chances of personal and academic success, all students including exchange and study abroad students need to meet our English language requirements.Ìý You can view the list of English-speaking countries here.ÌýÌý
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If English isn't your first language you will need to provide proof of English proficiency at time of application and you can do this by providing evidence that you meet one of UNSW’s approved criteria. You should upload your supporting documents to your Study Abroad or Exchange application.Ìý English proficiency is an entry requirement and we cannot accept students without it.Ìý
Here are some ways you can achieve the language requirements.Ìý We recommend you also review the full list of English Language options above.Ìý No other tests or options can be accepted.Ìý
UNSW accepts English language test scores to meet our English language requirements provided:
ÌýIELTS Academic version |
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) |
6.5 overall |
90 overall |
You should register for your English language test early to avoid delays.
Please note: TOEFL MyBest scores is not a recognised or accepted language test.Ìý The Department of Home Affairs has advised that results from multiple tests cannot be used for meeting English Language proficiency requirements for a student visa.
UNSW recognises some academic qualifications completed in non-English speaking countries.Ìý These qualifications, together with the minimum results required, are listed in the table below.
All qualifications must have been undertaken no more than two years prior to the year of commencement of your study at UNSW except for qualifications from Denmark, Sweden or Norway, which must be undertaken no more than four years prior to the year of commencement of study at UNSW.
Qualification |
Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýMinimum Requirement |
Danish Studentereksamen or Higher Preparatory Examination |
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German Abitur |
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Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) |
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All India Senior School Certificate - [CBSE] |
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Indian School Certificate - [ICSE] |
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International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) |
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Norwegian Certificate of Upper Secondary Education |
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Singapore - Cambridge GCE A Levels |
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Swedish Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
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Swiss Matura |
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United Kingdom GCE A Levels |
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Study Abroad and Exchange students who have successfully completed at leastÌýoneÌýconsecutiveÌýyear of full-time study study at an AQF Bachelor level or higher from a recognised institution where the sole language of instruction and assessment was English, may not be required to undertake a language test if they can provide a statement or certificate from their home university confirming this.ÌýThis can be in the form of a statement or certificate issued by the Registrar (or equivalent) on official headed paper.ÌýÌý
The study must have been completed no more thanÌýtwoÌýyearsÌýprior to the commencement of your Study Abroad or Exchange program at UNSW.
If you don’t quite meet the UNSW English language requirements, you may wish to consider undertaking English language study through the UNSW CollegeÌýÌýprogram. You can apply to UEEC to undertake English language study prior to your study abroad or exchange.Ìý You will be provided with a conditional study abroad or exchange offer and you can demonstrate you meet our English language requirements by taking the UEEC program and achieving the minimum grade of C+ and C in writing.Ìý You are responsible for paying any tuition fees directly to UEEC.
UNSW recognises the follow countries as English-speaking: American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Fiji, Gibraltar, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, The Gambia, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
If your application does not meet our English language requirements, but you are otherwise eligible for admission to your desired course, you will be issued a Conditional Letter of Offer.
A full Offer for admission will be issued when you submit documents which demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.
Conditional Offers based on English language requirements are not offered to UAC applicants for domestic undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs and any Higher Degree Research applicants.Ìý
Ìýhas university pathway programs that provide a seamless transition to UNSW Sydney so you can achieve your academic and career goals including the University English Entry Course.
With a Conditional Package Offer, you will be able to apply for a student visa for the duration of UNSW College’s University English Entry Course (UEEC) and your UNSW course.
The package offer is only valid for UNSW College’s UEEC and this depends on whether you are accepted into the UNSW College.
Conditional package offers are not offered for entry to the Bachelor of Education (any program), Graduate Diploma in Psychology,ÌýMaster of Psychology (including combined PhD/Master) or Master of Teaching (Primary and Secondary).
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