Monash University entry requirements for international students

English language

IELTSAll levels

IELTS Academic overall 6.5, no band below 6.0

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IELTS (Academic) IELTS (Academic) UKVI IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic) IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic) UKVI IELTS Online (Academic) 6.5 Reading: 6.0 Listening: 6.0 Writing: 6.0 Speaking: 6.0

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TOEFL iBTAll levels

TOEFL iBT overall 79, Reading 13, Listening 12, Writing 21, Speaking 18

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TOEFL iBT (0–20 scale) 79 Reading: 13 Listening: 12 Writing: 21 Speaking: 18

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PTE AcademicAll levels

PTE Academic overall 58, no communicative skills score below 50

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Pearson Test of English (Academic) UKVI 58 No PTE communicative skills score below 50

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English requirements depend on educational background: English-speaking background (six years schooling in English-medium institution before age 19) or non-English-speaking background.

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The English language requirements you must meet depend on your educational background. ENGLISH-SPEAKING BACKGROUND NON-ENGLISH-SPEAKING BACKGROUND If you’ve completed six years of schooling at an English medium institution in an English-speaking country (including Australia) before the age of 19, you can meet the English language requirements in one of the following ways.

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Single units and non-award study must meet University's minimum English language requirements (see PDF 3.4).

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To enrol in single units or a non-award study program (including exchange and study abroad), you must meet the University's minimum English language requirements; see: 3.4 – Minimum English language requirements for entry to Monash courses and units (pdf, 0.58 mb).

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Approved non-award enabling programs have minimum English requirements (see PDF 3.5).

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For minimum English language requirements for approved enabling programs, see: 3.5 – Minimum English language requirements for non-award enabling programs (pdf, 0.58 mb).

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Refer to Admission to Coursework Courses and Units Procedure 3 for more information.

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For more information on English language requirements, please refer to the Admission to Coursework Courses and Units Procedure 3: Minimum English language requirements (pdf, 0.58 mb).

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English is the language of instruction; you must demonstrate a level of English that allows full engagement in education.

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English is the language of instruction at Monash University. You need to demonstrate that you have a level of English which will allow you to engage fully in your education.

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Some courses have higher English requirements; check the Entry Requirements section for your preferred course.

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As well as meeting the minimum English language requirements, some courses have higher requirements. To find this information, check the Entry Requirements section for your preferred course in our find a course page.

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International students must also meet English language visa requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs.

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International students applying to Monash must also meet the English language visa requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs, as these requirements differ from Monash.

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Monash does not accept competency-based qualifications or subjects as evidence of meeting English language requirements.

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Monash University does not accept competency-based qualifications or subjects as evidence of meeting English language requirements.

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Ways to meet requirements for English-speaking background: secondary schooling, tertiary study, English test, Monash English.

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If you’ve completed six years of schooling at an English medium institution in an English-speaking country (including Australia) before the age of 19, you can meet the English language requirements in one of the following ways. Secondary schooling Tertiary study (including VET and higher education) English test Monash English

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International students who do not meet English test results but meet other entry requirements may consider Monash English.

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International students who do not meet the English language requirement based on their English test results (but meet all other entry requirements) may want to consider completing Monash English.

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Domestic students who have not satisfied English requirements but meet other entry requirements need dean approval to complete Monash English.

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Domestic students who have not satisfied the English language requirements (but meet all other entry requirements) will require approval from the dean of the degree faculty (or nominee) to complete Monash English.

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Minimum entry requirements include English language and age.

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Minimum entry requirements (ie. English language, age)

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English language

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Minimum entry requirements (ie. English language, age)

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Academic entry

Academic entryUndergraduate

You should ensure you meet all the entry requirements for the course and for general entry to university. Some courses have extra requirements such as a folio, personal statement, interview, etc.

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You should ensure you meet all the entry requirements for the course and for general entry to university. Some courses have extra requirements such as a folio, personal statement, interview, etc.

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Academic entryPostgraduate

General and academic requirements; Minimum entry requirements (English language, age); Entry level requirements for graduate courses

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General and academic requirements Minimum entry requirements (ie. English language, age) Entry level requirements for graduate courses

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Academic entryUndergraduate

Admissions eligibility search shows the grades needed in your local qualification for entry to undergraduate courses.

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Our admissions eligibility search shows the grades you need in your local qualification for entry to our undergraduate courses.

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China GaokaoUndergraduate

Monash University now accepts Gaokao for direct entry into bachelor degrees.

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Monash University now accepts Gaokao for direct entry (pdf, 1.48 mb) into bachelor degrees.

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Applying

How to applyUndergraduate

Apply through VTAC if you're currently studying an Australian Year 12 in Australia or overseas, International Baccalaureate (IB) in Australia or New Zealand, or NCEA in New Zealand.

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Apply through VTAC if you're currently studying an Australian Year 12 in Australia or overseas, International Baccalaureate (IB) in Australia or New Zealand, or NCEA in New Zealand.

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How to applyUndergraduate

Apply directly to Monash

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Apply directly to Monash

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How to applyUndergraduate

If you’re located in Crimea, Cuba, Donetsk, Iran, Luhansk, North Korea, Syria or South Sudan, you’ll need to apply for a course through a registered Monash agent (or an IDP office in your region if a Monash agent isn’t available).

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If you’re located in Crimea, Cuba, Donetsk, Iran, Luhansk, North Korea, Syria or South Sudan, you’ll need to apply for a course through a registered Monash agent (or an IDP office in your region if a Monash agent isn’t available).

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How to applyPostgraduate

Apply directly to Monash; applicants from certain countries must apply through a registered Monash agent or IDP office

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Apply directly to Monash If you’re located in Crimea, Cuba, Donetsk, Iran, Luhansk, North Korea, Syria or South Sudan, you’ll need to apply for a course through a registered Monash agent (or an IDP office in your region if a Monash agent isn’t available).

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How to applyAll levels

Apply directly online or through an authorised Monash Education Agent.

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see whether you should apply directly online or use an authorised Monash Education Agent in your country.

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DocumentsAll levels

Prepare your official documents.

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prepare your official documents

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Dates

DatesPostgraduate

Application dates vary by faculty, generally open early August; course-specific closing dates vary; applications accepted anytime throughout the year; teaching starts Semester one (March) and Semester two (July)

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Application dates vary by faculty but generally open early August. For course-specific closing dates, please check with the faculty As an international student, you can apply for a place anytime throughout the year. Teaching starts: Semester one (March) Semester two (July)

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Pathways

Foundation and pathwaysUndergraduate

If you don't meet the entry requirements, see alternative pathways for other ways to get started

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If you don't meet the entry requirements, see alternative pathways for other ways to get started

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Foundation and pathwaysUndergraduate

Current Monash University Foundation Year students have a separate application process.

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Current Monash University Foundation Year students in Australia

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