University of Wollongong

English language proficiency

University of Wollongong recognises a number of English language tests as proof of English language proficiency. These are set out in the following tables, together with the minimum results required.

PTE Online, IELTS Online, TOEFL iBT home edition and OET@Home tests are not assessed.

Make sure you also read about qualifications that usually satisfy ELP.

Undergraduate

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 110 (min. 22 in writing and reading, 24 in listening and speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in reading and writing, 8.0 in listening and speaking) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 76 overall (min. 69 in reading and writing; min. 79 in listening and speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

If IB completed in language other than English, then completion of English A within 2 years of the course start date
Diploma must be awarded
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK)

Award of A levels that can be converted to a UAC rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on UOW website.

For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a UAC rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met.

C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

191

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)

191

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
HKDSE 5** in English Language Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Australian TAFE and private provider studies Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or University Entrance Certificate Completion Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College’s English for Tertiary Studies Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 98 (min. 25 in writing, 22 in reading, 17 in listening and speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 7.0 overall (min. 6.5 in reading, 7.0 in writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 69 overall (min. 54 in reading, 69 in writing, 47 in listening and speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

If IB completed in language other than English, then completion of English A within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK)

Award of A levels that can be converted to a UAC rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on UOW website.

For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a UAC rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met.

C1 Advanced, formerly CAE

185

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)

185

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
STPM Grade C in English 920 Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
HKDSE 5* in either English Language or Literature in English Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Australian TAFE and private provider studies Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate Completion Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL Paper-based score: not accepted


Internet-based score: 115 (min. 29 in each subtest)
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 8.5 overall (min. 8.5 in each subtest) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 83 overall (min. 83 in listening, reading, writing and speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

209

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)209Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International BaccalaureateEnglish medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date
Diploma must be awarded
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK)

Award of A levels that can be converted to a UAC rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on UOW website.

For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a UAC rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met.

Australian TAFE and private provider studiesCompleted Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance CertificateCompletionOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary StudiesCompletion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 75 in Academic Reading and WritingOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW or more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL Paper-based score: not accepted


Internet-based score: 98 (min. 25 in reading & writing and 22 in listening & speaking)
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 69 overall (min. 69 in reading and writing; min. 62 in listening and speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date Diploma must be awarded
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK)

Award of A levels that can be converted to a UAC rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on UOW website.

For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a UAC rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met.

C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

185

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)

185

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
STPM Grade C in English 920 Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
HKDSE 5* in English Language
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Australian TAFE and private provider studies Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate Completion Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College’s English for Tertiary Studies Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
TOEFL

TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 94 overall (min. 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing, 23 in speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTSIELTS Indicator online test: not accepted

7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest)
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 65 overall (min. 65 in reading and writing; min. 65 in listening and speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Occupational English Test (OET)No grade lower than 'B' in any of the four sub-tests Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 86 (min. 22 in reading & writing, 19 in listening & speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 62 overall (min. 54 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK)

Award of A levels that can be converted to a UAC rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on UOW website.

For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a UAC rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met.

C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

176

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)

176

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
STPM Grade C in English 920 Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
HKDSE 4 in English Language Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Australian TAFE and private provider studies Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate Completion Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 86 (min. 18 in reading & writing, 17 in listening & speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 62 overall (min. 54 in reading & writing, 47 in listening & speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK)

Award of A levels that can be converted to a UAC rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on UOW website.

For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a UAC rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met.

C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

176

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)

176

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
STPM Grade C in English 920 Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
HKDSE 4 in English Language Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Australian TAFE and private provider studies Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate Completion Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College’s English for Tertiary Studies Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL Paper-based score: not accepted


Internet-based score: 70 (min. 18 in reading & writing, 17 in speaking & listening)
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 54 overall (min. 54 in reading and writing, 47 listening and speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK)

Award of A levels that can be converted to a UAC rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on UOW website.

For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a UAC rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met.

C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

169

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)

169

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
STPM Grade C in English 920 Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
HKDSE 3 in either English Language or Literature in English
Australian TAFE and private provider studies Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate Completion Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College’s English for Tertiary Studies Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 86 (min. 22 in writing and reading, 17 in listening and speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in reading and writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 62 overall (min. 54 in reading and writing, 47 in listening & speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK)

Award of A levels that can be converted to a UAC rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on UOW website.

For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a UAC rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met.

C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

176

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)

176

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
STPM Grade C in English 920 Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
HKDSE 5 in either English Language or Literature in English Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Australian TAFE and private provider studies Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate Completion Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading And Writing Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 70 (min. 14 in writing and reading, 12 in listening and speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS

6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in reading and writing, 5.0 listening and speaking)

Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic

57 overall (min. 43 in reading and writing, 36 in listening and speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK)

Award of A levels that can be converted to a UAC rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on UOW website.

For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a UAC rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met.

C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

169

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)

169

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
STPM

Grade C in English 920

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
HKDSE

3 in English Language

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Australian TAFE and private provider studies

Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma

UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate

Completion

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies

Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 54 (min.14 in each subtest)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS

5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in each subtest)

Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic

49 overall (min. 43 in listening, reading, writing and speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK)

Award of A levels that can be converted to a UAC rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on UOW website.

For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a UAC rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met.

C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

162

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) 162
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
STPM

Grade D in English 920

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
HKDSE

3 in either English Language or Literature in English

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Australian TAFE and private provider studies

Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma

UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate

Completion

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies

Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 70 (min. 18 in writing and reading, 12 in listening and speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.0 listening and speaking) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 54 overall (min. 54 in reading and writing, 36 in listening and speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK)

Award of A levels that can be converted to a UAC rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on UOW website.

For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a UAC rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met.

C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

169

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)

169

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
STPM Grade C in English 920 Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
HKDSE 3 in English Language Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Australian TAFE and private provider studies Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate Completion Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

International Year 12s

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 110 (min. 22 in writing and reading, 24 in listening and speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in reading and writing, 8.0 in listening and speaking) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 76 overall (min. 69 in reading and writing; min. 79 in listening and speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

If IB completed in language other than English, then completion of English A within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

191

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)191Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance CertificateCompletionOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary StudiesCompletion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 75 in Academic Reading and WritingOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: : 98 (min. 25 in writing, 22 in reading, 17 in listening and speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 7.0 overall (min. 6.5 in reading, 7.0 in writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 69 overall (min. 54 in reading and 69 in writing; min. 47 in listening and speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

If IB completed in language other than English, then completion of English A within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

185

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)185Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance CertificateCompletionOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary StudiesCompletion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and WritingOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL Paper-based score: not accepted


Internet-based score: 115 (min. 29 in each subtest)
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS

8.5 overall (min. 8.5 in each subtest)

Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic

83 overall (min. 83 in listening, reading, writing and speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International BaccalaureateEnglish medium, completed within 2 years of the course start dateDiploma must be awarded
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

209

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)209Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance CertificateCompletionOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary StudiesCompletion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 75 in Academic Reading and WritingOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 98 (min. 25 in reading & writing and 22 in listening & speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 69 overall (min. 69 in reading and writing; min. 62 in listening and speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

185

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)185Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance CertificateCompletionOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary StudiesCompletion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and WritingOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
TOEFL

TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 94 overall (min. 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing, 23 in speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTSIELTS Indicator online test: not accepted

7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest)
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 65 overall (min. 65 in reading and writing; min. 65 in listening and speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Occupational English Test (OET)

No grade lower than 'B' in any of the four sub-tests

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 86 (min. 22 in reading & writing, 19 in listening & speaking)
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 62 overall (min. 54 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

176

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) 176 Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate Completion Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 86 (min. 18 in reading & writing, 17 in listening & speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS

6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic

62 overall (min. 54 in reading & writing, min 47 in listening & speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

176

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) 176 Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate Completion Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL Paper-based score: not accepted


Internet-based score: 70 (min. 18 in reading & writing, 17 in speaking & listening)
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 54 overall (min. 54 in reading and writing, 47 listening and speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

169

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) 169 Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate Completion Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL Paper-based score: not accepted


Internet-based score: 86 (min. 22 in writing and reading, 17 in listening and speaking)
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in reading and writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 62 overall (min. 54 in reading and writing, min 47 in listening & speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

176

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) 176 Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate Completion Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading And Writing Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 70 (min. 14 in writing and reading, 12 in listening and speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS

6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in reading and writing, 5.0 listening and speaking)

Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic

57 overall (min. 43 in reading and writing, 36 in listening and speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK)

D pass in English at full Advanced (A2) level OR

C pass in one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) level: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), Economics, English (English Language/English Literature), Film Studies, General Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Media Studies (Media is not a humanities subject), Philosophy, Religious Studies, Social Policies, Sociology, Drama and Theatre, World Development

C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

169

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)

169

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate

Completion

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies

Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 54 (min.14 in each subtest)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS

5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in each subtest)

Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic

49 overall (min. 43 in each subtest)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

162

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)

162

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate

Completion

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies

Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
Secondary or tertiary studies Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW

TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 70 (min. 18 in writing and reading, 12 in listening and speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.0 in listening and speaking) Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 54 overall (min. 54 in reading and writing, 36 in listening and speaking) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date

Diploma must be awarded
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)

169

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)169Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Postgraduate

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 70 (min. 17 in listening and speaking, 18 in reading and writing)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

IELTS 6.0 overall (min. 5.0 in listening and speaking, 6.0 in reading and writing)Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic54 overall (min. 36 in listening and speaking, 54 in reading and writing) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)169Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)169Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 70 (min. 17 in listening and speaking, 18 in reading and writing)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

IELTS 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic54 overall (min. 47 in listening and speaking, 54 in reading and writing) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)169Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)169Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 98 (min. 22 in listening and speaking, 25 in reading and writing)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

IELTS 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest)Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic69 overall (min. 62 in listening and speaking, 69 in reading and writing) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)185Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)185Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW
UOW College's English for Tertiary StudiesCompletion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and WritingOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 86 (min. 18 in reading and writing, 17 in listening and speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic62 overall (min. 47 in listening and speaking, 54 in reading and writing) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE)176Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)176Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Tertiary studies

Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:

  • the language of instruction was English
  • the institution is located in one of the following countries: Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, UK, USA.

Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.

Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information.

Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW
UOW College's English for Tertiary StudiesCompletion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and WritingOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

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Phone

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