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Academic requirements

Academic entry requirements are listed on individual course pages for our bachelor and master degree programs.

International senior secondary schooling

You can check if an international student's results from another country are accepted at our secondary school results page. This page has country-specific outlines of international schooling results accepted for entry into undergraduate degrees.

If you are unsure that we will accept the results, submit an application through the agent portal to receive an individualised assessment.

International qualifications

Study completed outside of Australia that is not listed on the course page requires an individual assessment of the qualification by our Admissions team. Submit an application using the agent portal to receive an assessment.

Special or higher entry courses

Some courses such as research degrees or the Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education have higher or special entry conditions. Check the specific course page for advice.

Alternative Entry Pathways

Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

International students with prior experience may be eligible to apply for one of our alternative entry pathways outlined below:

International Registered Nurse (not AHPRA recognised)

This pathway is for suitably experienced registered nurses from anywhere besides the countries identified in the AHPRA recognised pathway. For example, this pathway is for registered nurses from Nepal, India, Zimbabwe, South Korea, Philippines, etc.

Registered nurses from a non-AHPRA recognised country may be eligible to receive up to 16 units as credit recognition for prior learning.

Option One:
Minimum required documents for assessment:
  • Current, active nursing registration document
  • Proof of meeting higher English requirements, as defined by AHPRA
  • Evidence of practice as a registered nurse within the last 5 years
  • Passport
  • Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) documents (select countries only)
Option Two:
For nurses who do not hold current registration but have previously completed a bachelor in nursing.
Alternative documents for this pathway to be assessed:
  • Proof of meeting higher English requirements, as defined by AHPRA
  • Evidence of completion of a Bachelor of Nursing within the last 5 years
    • Evidence of official bachelor completion certificate (not the character or provisional certificate)
    • Official academic transcripts
  • Passport
  • Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) documents (select countries only)

International Registered Nurse (AHPRA recognised)

This pathway is for registered nurses from the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand and the United States.

Registered nurses from this country may be eligible to receive up to 16 units as credit recognition for prior learning.

Minimum required documents for assessment:

  • Current, active nurse registration document
  • Proof of meeting higher English requirements, as defined by AHPRA
  • Previous qualifications completed in Nursing (if held)
  • Passport
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