University of the Sunshine Coast entry requirements for international students

English language

IELTSUndergraduate

Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest

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IELTS (Academic) Note: IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) accepted Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest

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IELTSPostgraduate

Overall score of 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each subtest

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Overall score of 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each subtest

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TOEFL iBTUndergraduate

Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 18 for writing

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TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 18 for writing

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TOEFL iBTPostgraduate

Overall score of 85 with minimum score of 21 for writing

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Overall score of 85 with minimum score of 21 for writing

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PTE AcademicUndergraduate

Overall score of 50 with no subscore less than 50

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Pearson Test of English (PTE) Overall score of 50 with no subscore less than 50

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PTE AcademicPostgraduate

Overall score of 58 with no subscore less than 54

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Overall score of 58 with no subscore less than 54

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Cambridge C1/C2Undergraduate

Overall score of 169 or above with no less than 162 in each skill

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C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency Overall score of 169 or above with no less than 162 in each skill

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Cambridge C1/C2Postgraduate

Overall score of 177 or above with no less than 169 in each skill

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Overall score of 177 or above with no less than 169 in each skill

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DuolingoUndergraduate

Undergraduate Study Abroad and Exchange only: Overall score of 110 with a minimum of 100 in each skill area

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Duolingo English Test (DET) Undergraduate Study Abroad and Exchange only: Overall score of 110 with a minimum of 100 in each skill area

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DuolingoPostgraduate

Postgraduate Study Abroad only: Overall score of 120 with a minimum of 110 in each skill area

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Postgraduate Study Abroad only: Overall score of 120 with a minimum of 110 in each skill area

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How recent a test must beAll levels

English proficiency test results are regarded as valid for two years from the test date. They must be valid at the proposed program start date, that is they must be less than two years old when the program is meant to commence.

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English proficiency test results are regarded as valid for two years from the test date. They must be valid at the proposed program start date, that is they must be less than two years old when the program is meant to commence.

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Other ways to show EnglishPostgraduate

If English is not your first language, you need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program.

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Have satisfied the English language proficiency requirements. If English is not your first language, you need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program.

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Academic entry

GPA / averagePostgraduate

programs may have additional requirements including a minimum GPA in undergraduate study

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programs may have additional requirements including: some prior study in a particular area a minimum GPA in undergraduate study

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Applying

How to applyAll levels

You can contact a UniSC Agent for help with your application.

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If you want help with your application, you can contact a UniSC Agent.

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How to applyPostgraduate

International applicants must meet specific entry requirements and apply directly to UniSC International.

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International applicants must meet specific entry requirements and apply directly to UniSC International.

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DocumentsPostgraduate

Some programs require supplementary forms in addition to the standard application form.

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Some programs require you to submit supplementary forms in addition to the standard application form:

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DocumentsAll levels

PDF documents must be opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader to successfully complete and submit forms.

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You must open with Adobe Acrobat to successfully complete and submit these forms.

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Pathways

Foundation and pathwaysAll levels

Students progressing from the Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) program to an undergraduate program, will need to demonstrate the English language proficiency required for entry to the relevant undergraduate program as indicated in either Table 1 or 2. Students progressing from the Postgraduate Qualifying Pathway (PQP) program to a postgraduate program, will need to demonstrate the English language proficiency required for entry to the relevant postgraduate program as indicated in either Table 1 or 2.

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Students progressing from the Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) program to an undergraduate program, will need to demonstrate the English language proficiency required for entry to the relevant undergraduate program as indicated in either Table 1 or 2. Students progressing from the Postgraduate Qualifying Pathway (PQP) program to a postgraduate program, will need to demonstrate the English language proficiency required for entry to the relevant postgraduate program as indicated in either Table 1 or 2.

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Foundation and pathwaysPostgraduate

With Graduate Certificate programs, alternative entry criteria may be specified such as formal study undertaken for awards at the sub-degree level; programs provided by recognised professional bodies, employers and other authorities; relevant professional registration or vocational experience; and demonstrable expertise.

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With Graduate Certificate programs, alternative entry criteria may be specified such as: formal study undertaken for awards at the sub-degree level; programs provided by recognised professional bodies, employers and other authorities; relevant professional registration or vocational experience; and demonstrable expertise.

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Course scores

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