Language requirements for international students

English proficiency requirements form part of the entry criteria for University of Sydney postgraduate academic programs.

Note that the Australian Government has separate English language requirements for students applying for student visas from some countries. Please refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website for information on Government English proficiency requirements.

Demonstrating English language proficiency

Applicants who can provide evidence of satisfactory achievement in tertiary studies* in which the language of the institution and of instruction, examination and assessment was English, may not be required to provide further evidence of English proficiency. Satisfactory achievement is determined by each faculty in accordance with the discipline concerned and their English test standards. The tertiary studies must have been undertaken no more than 5 years prior to the date of application for admission to the University of Sydney.

English language courses

If you do not meet the English requirements for your chosen course and you need to improve your standard of English before you commence your degree, English courses are available at the Centre for English Teaching (CET) at the University of Sydney.

Applicants who achieve the required grades in "English for Academic Purposes" at the Centre for English Teaching at the University of Sydney are not required to provide further evidence of English proficiency. The course must have been completed no more than 2 years prior to the date of application.

For more information contact the Centre for English Teaching (CET).