Australian National University entry requirements for international students

English language

IELTSAll levels

IELTS is accepted as an English proficiency test.

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International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

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TOEFL iBTAll levels

TOEFL iBT is accepted as an English proficiency test.

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TOEFL iBT Cambridge C1 Advanced

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PTE AcademicAll levels

PTE Academic is accepted as an English proficiency test.

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Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

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Cambridge C1/C2All levels

Cambridge C1 Advanced is accepted as an English proficiency test.

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Cambridge C1 Advanced

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Other ways to show EnglishAll levels

Completion of prior secondary or tertiary qualifications in English, or citizenship of certain English speaking countries (Group A countries) with education in that country.

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Completion of prior secondary or tertiary qualifications in English Providing an acceptable English proficiency test. Here are some of the popular tests: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) TOEFL iBT Cambridge C1 Advanced Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic By citizenship of certain English speaking countries (Group A countries) along with education undertaken in that country.

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Other ways to show EnglishAll levels

English requirements are part of the University's minimum admission requirements; additional requirements may be set by degree programs.

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The English requirements are part of the University's minimum admission requirements. In your application you may also need to meet some additional requirements set by your degree program.

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Other ways to show EnglishAll levels

English language requirements apply to all prospective domestic and international students.

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Our English language requirements apply to all prospective: domestic students international students.

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Academic entry

Academic entryUndergraduate

All applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements and English language requirements; meeting requirements does not guarantee entry due to competitive admission.

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At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Please refer to Programs and Courses for the most up-to date admission requirements for your preferred program. Admission to some ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.

China - Gao Kao | The Australian National University

China GaokaoUndergraduate

Gao Kao requirements apply to tests taken from 2017 onwards; for Yunnan and Jiangsu with total mark 750 from 2021, the 'Other provinces' schedule applies.

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Gao Kao requirements are for tests taken from 2017 onwards. Students who previously sat the Gao Kao with different total marks (Shanghai 600, Zhejiang 810) will be assessed using the university's previous requirements. Gao Kao test taken from 2021 with a total mark of 750 for Yunnan and Jiangsu, the schedule of 'Other provinces' will apply. Please contact the Admissions Office for further information if this applies to you.

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Applying

Application feeAll levels

AUD$150 per application

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You must pay an application fee of AUD$150 upon submission of each application you make to the University.

International undergraduate & postgraduate | The Australian National University

Application feeAll levels

UAC application fees apply, amount depends on when you apply

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UAC application fees apply. You will need to pay the application fee to UAC and the amount will depend on when you apply to ANU.

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DocumentsAll levels

Sufficient documents required for assessment including academic, language proficiency and document requirement

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We may consider you for a conditional offer if we have not received sufficient documents to complete the assessment of your application on all criteria including academic, language proficiency and document requirement.

International undergraduate & postgraduate | The Australian National University

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