University of Western Australia entry requirements for international students

English language

IELTSAll levels

IELTS Academic overall 6.5, no band below 6.0

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Minimum standard ELC requirements - a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.

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TOEFL iBTAll levels

TOEFL iBT overall 82, Speaking and Writing 20, Listening and Reading 17

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Minimum standard ELC requirements - a minimum overall score of 82 with a minimum score of 20 in the Speaking and Writing sections, and a minimum score of 17 in the Listening and Reading sections.

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PTE AcademicAll levels

PTE Academic overall 64, no band below 60

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Minimum standard ELC requirements - a minimum overall score of 64 with no band score less than 60.

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Other ways to show EnglishAll levels

Minimum standard English Language Competence requirements apply; some courses have Higher standard or Accreditation ELC requirements.

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The below tests and qualifications can be used to meet the university’s Minimum standard English Language Competence requirements. Some courses have Higher standard or Accreditation ELC requirements which are listed in their course rules.

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Other ways to show EnglishPostgraduate

All applicants for a Higher Degree by Research course, including Australian applicants, must satisfy the requirements for English language competence set by the Graduate Research School.

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All applicants for a Higher Degree by Research course, including Australian applicants, must satisfy the requirements for English language competence set by the Graduate Research School.

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Other ways to show EnglishAll levels

Meet our English language requirements; some courses may have higher English language requirements.

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Meet our English language requirements. Please note that some courses may have higher English language requirements.

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Academic entry

Academic entryUndergraduate

The following qualifications, achieved at a certain level, make you eligible to apply for admission to UWA.

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The following qualifications, achieved at a certain level, make you eligible to apply for admission to UWA:

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Academic entryUndergraduate

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

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The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from students who have completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

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Academic entryUndergraduate

Other programs or qualifications can be considered on an individual basis.

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Other programs or qualifications can be considered on an individual basis.

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Academic entryAll levels

Have studied or completed a recognised qualification to meet our academic requirements.

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Have studied or completed a recognised qualification to meet our academic requirements.

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Applying

How to applyAll levels

Apply direct online through the UWA Application Portal or through an agent.

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Once you’ve prepared for your application, you can apply direct online through the UWA Application Portal or through an agent.

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Application feeAll levels

Non-refundable application fee of $150 for direct and agent applications.

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International students applying directly to UWA and agents applying on behalf of students to study at UWA will need to pay a non-refundable fee of $150.

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DocumentsAll levels

Academic results, English test results, passport, and any additional course-specific documentation.

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You’ll need to prepare the following supporting documents for your application: A copy of your academic results A copy of your English test results A copy of your passport Any additional documentation required for your chosen course

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Dates

DatesAll levels

Applications open up to two years before intended start date; some courses have earlier closing dates.

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You can apply to UWA up to two years before your intended start date. Please note that some courses may not be available to international students.

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Pathways

Foundation and pathwaysAll levels

International applicants who do not meet the English language requirement for direct entry may consider an Academic English and Study Skills Bridging course at the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (UWA CELT).

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International applicants who do not meet the English language requirement for direct entry may consider an Academic English and Study Skills Bridging course at the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (UWA CELT).

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Foundation and pathwaysAll levels

Other entry pathways for international students are available; refer to course pages.

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Explore other entry pathways for international students

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