Federation University Australia entry requirements for international students

English language

IELTSAll levels

Academic IELTS results or equivalent

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evidence that you meet the minimum English language requirement for your course (Academic IELTS results or equivalent) through:

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How recent a test must beAll levels

Prior study within the last two years at a recognised institution, or within a recognised qualification

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prior study within the last two years at a recognised institution, or within a recognised qualification.

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Academic entry

Academic entryUndergraduate

You must have completed Australian Year 12 or an overseas equivalent

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You must have completed Australian Year 12 or an overseas equivalent.

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Academic entryPostgraduate

You must have completed an Australian bachelor's degree or overseas equivalent

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You must have completed an Australian bachelor's degree or overseas equivalent.

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Applying

Application feeAll levels

AUD $25 non-refundable application fee, waivable under certain conditions

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You must pay AUD $25 up front for your application to proceed. This fee is not refundable, but it can be waived if you:

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DocumentsAll levels

Certified academic transcripts, graduation certificates, English language evidence, passport and visa copies, and any other relevant documents

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You must include: academic transcripts from all previous studies (provided in both the original language and English) which: list all subjects undertaken and grades achieved are printed on the official paper/letterhead of the institution are certified copies or verified digital academic statements

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Dates

DatesAll levels

Summer 2026 offshore applicants: application and all genuine student documentation due 4 September 2026.

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Summer 2026 Offshore applicants 21 August 2026 4 September 2026 18 September 2026 16 November 2026

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DatesAll levels

Summer 2026 onshore applicants: application and all genuine student documentation due 6 November 2026.

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Onshore applicants 18 September 2026 6 November 2026 13 November 2026 16 November 2026

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DatesAll levels

Early Semester 1 Nursing 2027 offshore applicants: application and all genuine student documentation due 15 November 2026.

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Early Semester 1 Nursing 2027 Offshore applicants 15 November 2026 29 November 2026 25 January 2027

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DatesAll levels

Early Semester 1 Nursing 2027 onshore applicants: application and all genuine student documentation due 15 January 2027.

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Onshore applicants 15 January 2027 22 January 2027 25 January 2027

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DatesAll levels

Early Semester 2 Nursing 2027 offshore applicants: application and all genuine student documentation due 25 April 2027.

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Early Semester 2 Nursing 2027 Offshore applicants 25 April 2027 2 May 2027 28 June 2027

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DatesAll levels

Early Semester 2 Nursing 2027 onshore applicants: application and all genuine student documentation due 18 June 2027.

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Onshore applicants 18 June 2027 25 June 2027 28 June 2027

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DatesAll levels

Semester 1 2027 offshore applicants: application due 3 January 2027; all genuine student documentation due 10 January 2027.

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Semester 1 2027 Offshore applicants 3 January 2027 10 January 2027 17 January 2027 1 March 2027

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DatesAll levels

Semester 1 2027 onshore applicants: application due 19 February 2027; all genuine student documentation due 19 February 2027.

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Onshore applicants 19 February 2027 19 February 2027 26 February 2027 1 March 2027

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DatesAll levels

Semester 2 2027 offshore applicants: application due 30 May 2027; all genuine student documentation due 6 June 2027.

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Semester 2 2027 Offshore applicants 30 May 2027 6 June 2027 19 July 2027 26 July 2027

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DatesAll levels

Semester 2 2027 onshore applicants: application due 16 July 2027; all genuine student documentation due 16 July 2027.

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Onshore applicants 16 July 2027 16 July 2027 23 July 2027 26 July 2027

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DatesAll levels

Summer 2027 offshore applicants: application due 19 September 2027; all genuine student documentation due 26 September 2027.

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Summer 2027 Offshore applicants 19 September 2027 26 September 2027 3 October 2027 15 November 2027

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DatesAll levels

Summer 2027 onshore applicants: application due 3 November 2027; all genuine student documentation due 3 November 2027.

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Onshore applicants 3 November 2027 3 November 2027 12 November 2027 15 November 2027

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DatesAll levels

Standard cut-off dates apply for application submission and acceptance

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Follow the standard cut-off dates for submitting your application and supporting documents and completing your acceptance and payment.

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DatesAll levels

English for Academic Purposes course may have earlier application closing dates than standard semester dates.

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If you're planning to do the English for Academic Purposes course (alongside your main study), your application closing date may be earlier than the standard semester dates.

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