Charles Darwin University entry requirements for international students

English language

IELTSAll levels

IELTS Academic overall 6.5, no band below 6.0

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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test Overall minimum: 6.5 No band below: 6.0

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IELTSAll levels

IELTS (CDU accepts IELTS One Skill Retake)

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CDU ELICOS (EAP 3 & 4) IELTS (CDU accepts IELTS One Skill Retake) PTE TOEFL Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency Duolingo English Test

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TOEFL iBTAll levels

TOEFL overall 79, minimum writing score 21

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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Overall minimum: 79 Minimum writing score: 21

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TOEFL iBTAll levels

TOEFL

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CDU ELICOS (EAP 3 & 4) IELTS (CDU accepts IELTS One Skill Retake) PTE TOEFL Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency Duolingo English Test

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PTE AcademicAll levels

PTE Academic overall 58, no score below 50

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Pearson Tests of English (PTE) Academic Overall minimum: 58 No score below: 50

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PTE AcademicAll levels

PTE

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CDU ELICOS (EAP 3 & 4) IELTS (CDU accepts IELTS One Skill Retake) PTE TOEFL Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency Duolingo English Test

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Cambridge C1/C2All levels

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

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CDU ELICOS (EAP 3 & 4) IELTS (CDU accepts IELTS One Skill Retake) PTE TOEFL Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency Duolingo English Test

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DuolingoAll levels

Duolingo English Test

Official source

CDU ELICOS (EAP 3 & 4) IELTS (CDU accepts IELTS One Skill Retake) PTE TOEFL Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency Duolingo English Test

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Other ways to show EnglishAll levels

CDU ELICOS (EAP 3 & 4), Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency

Official source

CDU ELICOS (EAP 3 & 4) IELTS (CDU accepts IELTS One Skill Retake) PTE TOEFL Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency Duolingo English Test

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Academic entry

Academic entryAll levels

CDU does not accept international students under 18 unless approved by the Department of Home Affairs to reside with a parent, legal custodian, or suitable relative over 21.

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Please note: CDU is not accepting international students under 18 years of age unless the student has been approved by the Department of Home Affairs to reside with a parent, legal custodian, or a suitable relative over the age of 21.

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Academic entryAll levels

Pathways - first year diplomas; Pathways - pre-masters courses; TAFE; Undergraduate; Postgraduate; Higher Degree by Research (HDR)

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Academic entry requirements Pathways - first year diplomas Pathways - pre-masters courses TAFE Undergraduate Postgraduate Higher Degree by Research (HDR)

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Applying

How to applyAll levels

Submit application online directly or via an authorised CDU Education Agent

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To study with CDU, you will need to submit your application online. You can either apply directly or via an authorised CDU Education Agent closest to you.

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How to applyAll levels

Apply directly online or through an authorised CDU Education Agent.

Official source

To study with CDU, you will need to submit your application online. You can either apply directly or via an authorised CDU Education Agent closest to you.

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Pathways

Foundation and pathwaysAll levels

CDU International College provides a variety of pathway programs for international students

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CDU International College helps international students achieve their academic and career goals by providing a variety of pathway programs.

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