International students

Detailed information for international students can be found at the Future International Postgraduate Students website.

This includes information on:

  • Admissions
  • How to apply
  • Enrolment
  • Fees
  • Living expenses
  • Forms
  • Life at Sydney

Note: Application forms should be sent to the International office, not to the School.

Engilsh qualifications

If English is not your first language you must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission can be confirmed. Applicants who are Australian permanent residents or international students whose qualification was obtained from a university in a country where English is not the official language of instruction will need to take an English proficiency test. You should retake the English proficiency test if you last took the test more than two years ago. Unless otherwise stated the following are the major acceptable English language qualifications:

  • IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 or better with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL: 575 or better plus Test of Written English (TWE) at 4.5+
  • For other English qualification, visit the Graduate School of Engineering Website.