Applicants with overseas qualifications and English language proficiency
Overseas qualifications
The information contained on this page is for domestic students (ie, citizens of Australia, permanent residents of Australia, and citizens of New Zealand). If you are not a domestic student you should contact the International Office for information about entrance requirements and the application procedures.
If you have an academic qualification from a country other than Australia you may be able to use it for admission into an undergraduate course. The University will consider results from certain senior secondary and tertiary qualifications for admission.
A summarised list of overseas secondary qualifications accepted by the University is available. In general, only academic senior secondary qualifications can be used for admission, not technical or vocationally-oriented secondary qualifications.
The list also includes countries from which only tertiary study will be considered.
For those countries whose senior secondary qualifications are not recognised, results from a period of enrolment of one full-time year or more in length in a degree course at a recognised institution can normally be considered.
Results from a period of enrolment in an award course below the level of a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) will not normally be considered. Please note that some qualifications from international colleges and universities will not be accepted for admission to undergraduate courses.
Lastly, if you have been educated overseas you may need to sit an English test to demonstrate your proficiency in English. See below for further information.
Demonstrating English language proficiency
All applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English. There are two options for providing evidence of English proficiency.
Applicants can either present a qualification which meets the University’s English requirements, or sit an approved English test and achieve a result which meets the requirements for their course of choice.
Please note that some qualifications offered overseas which were delivered in English will not meet the University’s requirements. It is better to discuss your situation with the Admissions Office before applying rather than assuming that your qualifications meet the University’s requirements.
Detailed information about the qualifications and tests which are acceptable as proof of English proficiency.
Further information
You are welcome to contact the Admissions Office for further information.
Admissions Office
Level 3, Jane Foss Russell Building (G02)
University of Sydney NSW 2006
Phone: + 61 2 8627 8210 / 8209 (General inquiries, including those about overseas qualifications)
Phone: + 61 2 8627 8207 (Special admission)
Fax: +61 2 8627 8278
E-mail: (General inquiries)
Email: (Special admission)