Victoria University entry requirements for international students

English language

IELTSUndergraduate

IELTS Academic overall 6.0, no band below 6.0

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IELTS: overall score of 6.0, no band less than 6.0

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IELTSPostgraduate

IELTS Academic overall 6.5, no band below 6.0

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IELTS: overall score of 6.5, no band less than 6.0

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IELTSAll levels

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic module

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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic module

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IELTSAll levels

IELTS academic module is accepted.

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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic module

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TOEFL iBTAll levels

TOEFL iBT report with overall and individual band scores on the 0–120 scale is required.

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Applicants to Victoria University must submit a TOEFL IBT report that includes overall and individual band scores presented on the 0–120 scale.

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TOEFL iBTUndergraduate

TOEFL iBT overall 67, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21

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TOEFL: overall score of 67, section scores no less than: Listening: 12 Speaking: 18 Reading: 15 Writing: 21

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TOEFL iBTPostgraduate

TOEFL iBT overall 79, Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 18, Writing 22

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TOEFL: overall score of 79, section scores no less than: Listening: 19 Speaking: 19 Reading: 18 Writing: 22

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TOEFL iBTAll levels

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet

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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet

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PTE AcademicUndergraduate

PTE Academic overall 52, no section below 52

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PTE: overall score of at least 52, no section score less than 52

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PTE AcademicPostgraduate

PTE Academic overall 60, no section below 52

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PTE: overall score of at least 60, no section score less than 52

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PTE AcademicAll levels

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

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Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

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PTE AcademicAll levels

PTE Academic is accepted.

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Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

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Cambridge C1/C2All levels

University of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE)

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University of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE)

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Cambridge C1/C2All levels

Cambridge Advanced (CAE) is accepted.

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University of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE).

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How recent a test must beAll levels

You must take a recognised English language test no more than two years before you start your course.

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You must take a recognised English language test no more than two years before you start your course.

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How recent a test must beAll levels

Must take a recognised English language test no more than two years before starting the course.

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You must take a recognised English language test no more than two years before you start your course.

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Other ways to show EnglishAll levels

In some cases, we will accept results from tests that are not listed above.

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In some cases, we will accept results from tests that are not listed above.

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Other ways to show EnglishAll levels

English-language requirements detailed on each course page; includes standardised tests.

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You will find information about academic, English-language and other requirements for international students.

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Other ways to show EnglishAll levels

Other English tests may be accepted in some cases.

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In some cases, we will accept results from tests that are not listed above.

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Academic entry

Academic entryAll levels

Must meet academic and English-language requirements; additional or supplementary entry requirements may apply.

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To study at VU as an international student you must meet academic and English-language requirements. In some cases, there may be additional or supplementary entry requirements.

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Academic entryAll levels

Academic entry requirements vary by study level; refer to the Academic entry requirements guide.

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Download our entry requirements guide to check if your qualification meets the international minimum academic requirements for a course:

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GPA / averageAll levels

average of 65% or 2.5 grade point average (on a scale of 4 or equivalent)

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average of 65% or 2.5 grade point average (on a scale of 4 or equivalent)

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Applying

How to applyAll levels

Apply through an education agent or directly; agent compulsory for certain countries.

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As an international student, you can apply through an education agent or directly to VU. If you are applying from certain countries, using an agent is compulsory.

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DocumentsAll levels

Certified academic transcripts, English proficiency evidence (if available), certified passport copy (if available); additional documents per course.

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Documents required to apply for your course might include: certified copies of your academic transcripts and other supporting documentation evidence of your English language proficiency (if available) a certified copy of your passport (if available). Some courses may have additional document requirements, which are listed on the course page.

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Dates

DatesAll levels

Application deadlines set to allow visa processing; apply early and submit visa application after CoE.

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We set our application deadlines to give you the best chance of getting a visa in time, but visa applications can be lengthy and unpredictable. Finish your VU application as early as possible and submit your visa application as soon as you get your CoE.

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Pathways

Foundation and pathwaysAll levels

Alternative pathways include English language studies at VU if direct entry requirements not met.

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If you do not meet the direct entry requirements, your agent can help you find an alternative pathway, like starting with English language studies at VU.

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