Entry Requirements
In addition to the standard entry requirements displayed below (and on the course pages), you will also need to meet any pre-requisites that are applicable for your chosen course.
If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course.
Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements listed below.
Australian Entry Requirements International Entry Requirements Course Pre-requisites English Requirements Postgraduate Entry RequirementsSupplementary Portfolio Entry An alternative pathway if you do not meet the minimum entry requirements for Diploma.
A Supplementary Portfolio is available to Aboriginal Torres Strait Islanders (ATSI), mature-aged applicants, those who are affected by a medical condition or have experienced disruption due to multiple relocations, bereavement or other compassionate and/or compelling circumstances. It may also be used to support prior VET studies or to demonstrate work and life experience.
Entry is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Important: All supplementary portfolios need to be submitted in conjunction with an online Curtin College application.
Please note: Course specific English language requirements and pre-requisites must still be met.
What should you include in your Supplementary Portfolio?
1. The Supplementary Portfolio application form
2. Statement of Purpose
Your statement should answer the following questions but not exceed 4 pages:
- Why do you wish to pursue the course you have selected? Describe how this course aligns with your interests and career goals. Which ‘major’ do you wish to complete at Curtin University?
- How will you balance study, work and leisure activities whilst remaining fully committed to your studies?
- What independent learning skills do you have that will assist you in completing a higher education award. How have you demonstrated those skills in your life and/or career to date?
- What information technology skills do you have? How familiar are you with word processing, spread sheets , presentations, databases, web browsers and email applications?
3. Academic qualifications
You must submit coloured or certified copies of all your transcripts and award\graduation certificates
4. Detailed Resume
This should include all your educational qualifications and work experiences to date. It should include details of any paid, unpaid, voluntary, school-based, full or part-time work. Which skills did you utilise whilst gaining this work experience?
5. Two written references
Two written references (personal or professional) to support your application.
6. Other supporting documents
Supporting documents such as medical documents or school reports supporting your eligibility for a supplementary portfolio.
You may also provide evidence of extracurricular activities relevant to your chosen area of study. For example, leadership programs, entered competitions, etc.
If you need more information or have questions, please contact the College.
Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) CRL is usually based on successful completion of equivalent modules or units of study at another institution.
Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) enables students to complete specified Diploma courses in a shorter time than normal.
Applications for credits should include unit outlines (syllabus) and certified copies of any academic transcripts. Previous studies included in your CRL application must have been completed within the last 10 years.
Curtin College also recognises the skills and knowledge students may have gained from life experiences, work experience and any training provided through previous employment.
Requests for CRL should be made at the time of application and prior to arrival in Australia to ensure that correct visas are issued.
Approval of CRL after the student visa has been granted may require the College to report the change of course duration under Section 19 of the ESOS act. Students applying for CRL must study at least 50% of the course at the College.
Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications
Domestic applicants with academic qualifications are assessed for comparability using, but not limited to, the following resources:
- The National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) Country Education Profiles (CEPs).
- The National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC)
- Curtin University Matriculation Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
There are no specific or special admissions options for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Please refer to the requirements on this page.
Australian Academic Entry Requirements
In addition to the academic entry requirements, you must also meet any course pre-requisites and English language requirements applicable to your chosen course.
After completion of an Australian Year 11 and/or Year 12 (Secondary qualification)
| Built Environment, Commerce, Arts & Creative Industries, and IT | Engineering and Health Science | |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma (Stage 1) | Year 11 with 50% (4 subjects) | Year 11 with 50% (4 subjects) |
| Diploma (Stage 1 with CRL) | Year 12 with 50% | Minimum ATAR of 50, except Pharmacy which requires minimum ATAR of 65 |
| Diploma (Stage 2) | Minimum ATAR of 50 | Minimum ATAR of 60, all except Pharmacy which requires minimum ATAR of 70 |
If you have completed Year 11 or 12 Additional information
Australian Tertiary Admission Rank ATAR-related adjustments
We do not apply any types of adjustments to ATAR-based admissions.
Criteria that may apply in addition to ATAR
*n additional to an overall ATAR score, applicants might be required to meet course and major specific pre-requisites.
Alternative admission options
If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be able to gain entry via a Supplementary Portfolio.
Special admission may be granted based on the basis of skills, competence or learning, whether formal or informal at the discretion of Director, Marketing and Admissions or Admissions Manager. This includes mature age students.
Please refer to the Supplementary Portfolio section at the top of this page.
Interstate Year 12
Interstate Year 12 applicants must complete Year 12 with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) equivalent to our minimum ATAR requirements.
Pre-requisite subjects will be evaluated using the Studies Guide from TISC.
After completion of an Australian TAFE Qualification (VET qualification)
| All Study Areas | |
|---|---|
| Diploma (Stage 1) | TAFE Certificate III* |
| Diploma (Stage 2) | TAFE Certificate IV*, TAFE Diploma* or Diploma* |
If you have completed an Australian TAFE Qualification Additional information
*TAFE qualifications do not meet course pre-requisites
You may apply for Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) if you have successfully completed units at a similar level and standard in previous Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies. To apply for CRL, you must provide detailed unit outlines of any units that you have completed.
CRL should be applied for prior to enrolment but will be accepted up until the end of Week 4 of your study period. After Week 4, CRL may still be granted, however the College’s Refund Policy will apply. CRL applications will not be accepted for currently enrolled units where unsatisfactory academic progress is made.
To determine which Diploma which you may qualify for entry into, VET qualifications are assessed against the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).
After completion of an Australian (University) Foundation or Diploma Course (Higher Education Qualification)
| Built Environment, Commerce, Arts & Creative Industries, and IT | Engineering and Health Science | |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma (Stage 2) | WAUFP with CPS of 40 | WAUFP with CPS of 45 |
| Australian Foundation University Course with CWA 45% or GPA 4.5 out of 10 | Australian Foundation University Course with CWA 45% or GPA 4.5 out of 10 |
International Academic Entry Requirements by Country
In addition to the academic entry requirements, you must also meet any course pre-requisites and English language requirements applicable to your chosen course.
Diploma (Stage 1)
| Worldwide Qualifications | |
|---|---|
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) | GCE O-Level with 4 passes (D grade or better) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | Completion of Year 1 Diploma with at least 18 points (minimum of 4 subjects) |
| Country | All Stage 1 Diplomas |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 10 + 1 with 70% |
| Bhutan | Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education (Class XI) with 70% |
| Brunei | GCE O-Level with 4 passes (D grade or better) |
| Canada | Year 11 with 50% |
| China | Senior Middle 2 with 70% OR Hui Kao with 60% |
| France, Reunion Island | Premiere with 60% |
| Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone | WASSC with D7 average (5 subjects) |
| Hong Kong | Form 5 with 50% |
| India | 10 + 1 with 50% |
| Indonesia | SMA II with average of 7.0 |
| Iran | High School Diploma with 55% |
| Japan | Kotogakko Year 2 with 60% |
| Kenya | GCE O-Level with 4 passes (D grade or better) |
| Macau | Senior Middle 2 with 70% OR Hui Kao with 60% |
| Malaysia | GCE O-Level with 4 passes (D grade or better), or SPM, Form 5 or UEC with 4 passes |
| Mauritius | GCE O-Level with 4 passes (D grade or better) |
| Middle East | General Secondary Education Certificate with 60% |
| Myanmar | Matriculation with 55% |
| Nepal | 10 + 1 with 60% |
| New Zealand | NCEA Level 2 with a minimum of 60 credits from Level 2 and 20 credits from Level 2 or above |
| Pakistan | 10 + 1 with 50% |
| Philippines | Year 11 (Academic Track) with overall average of 75%, OR Year 11 (Arts & Design/Sports Track) with overall average of 80%, OR Year 12 Senior High School Diploma (Technical-Vocational Livelihood Track) with overall average of 80% |
| Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan | Completion of Svidetel stvo o Srednem Obschchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) |
| Singapore | GCE O-Level with 4 passes (D grade or better) \ NiTec |
| South Africa | Year 11 with 60% |
| South Korea | High School Year 2 with Rank 5 |
| Sri Lanka | GCE O-Level with 4 passes (D grade or better) |
| Thailand | Matayom 5 with a GPA of 2.5 |
| Vietnam | Year 11 with 6.0 |
| Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania | GCE O-Level with 4 passes (D grade or better) |
Diploma (Stage 2)
| Worldwide qualifications | Diplomas of Built Environment, Commerce, Arts & Creative Industries and Information Technology | Diplomas of Engineering and Health Sciences (Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Occupational Therapy have higher entry requirements) |
|---|---|---|
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) | Minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject) | Minimum of 3 points from 3 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 3rd subject) |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 20 points from 6 IB subjects (one sitting) | 22 points from 6 IB subjects (one sitting) |
| Country | Diplomas of Built Environment, Commerce, Arts & Creative Industries and Information Technology | Diplomas of Engineering and Health Sciences (Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Occupational Therapy have higher entry requirements) |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Bangladesh 10+2 with 50% OR a GPA of 3.0 OR a minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject) | Bangladesh 10+2 with 60% OR a GPA of 3.5 OR a minimum of 3 points from 3 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 3rd subject) |
| Bhutan | Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education (Class XII) with 55% | Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education (Class XII) with 65% |
| Brunei | Minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject) | Minimum of 3 points from 3 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 3rd subject) |
| Canada | Year 12 with 50% | Year 12 with 55% |
| China | Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with 70% average in 4 academic subjects | Engineering: Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) at 75% in 4 academic subjects. Health Science (non-quota): Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with 75% in 4 academic subjects |
| France, Reunion Island | Completion of Certificat de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires (CFES) | Baccalaureate or Diplome de Bachelier de l’enseignement with minimum of 10 |
| Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leona | WASSC with C5 average (5 subjects) | WASSC with B3 average (5 subjects) |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE with 10 points from the best 4 subjects (category A subjects) | HKDSE with 12 points from the best 4 subjects (category A subjects) |
| India | 10+2 with 55% | 10+2 with 55% from 4 academic subjects |
| Indonesia | SMA III (school exam) with average of 60% and completion of SKHUN (national exam) | SMA III (school exam) with average of 65% and completion of SKHUN (national exam) |
| Iran | Pre-University with GPA 13 | Pre-University with GPA 15 |
| Japan | Kotogakko Certificate with a GPA > 3 | Kotogakko Certificate with a GPA > 4 |
| Kenya | KCSE with C plain average OR a minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject) | KCSE with B ‐ average OR a minimum of 3 points from 3 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 3rd subject) |
| Macau | Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with 70% average in 4 academic subjects | Engineering: Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with 75% in 4 academic subjects. Health Science (non-quota): Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with 75% in 4 academic subjects |
| Malaysia | STPM ‐ Minimum CGPA / NGMP of 2 from 2 relevant subjects with no grade less than C (NGMP 2.00) OR minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject) OR Malaysian Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with 2 Bs and 2 Cs | STPM ‐ Minimum CGPA/NGMP of 2.33 from 2 relevant subjects with no grade less than C (NGMP 2.00) OR a minimum of 3 points from 3 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 3rd subject) OR Malaysian Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with 4 Bs |
| Mauritius | Minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject) | Minimum of 3 points from 3 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 3rd subject) |
| Middle East | Pre-University with GPA 13 | Pre-University with GPA 15 |
| Myanmar | Certificate IV from YIUS or EduLink. All other qualifications are assessed on a case-by-case basis | Certificate IV in the Engineering Stream from YIUS or EduLink. All other qualifications are assessed on a case-by-case basis |
| Nepal | 10+2 with 60% | 10+2 with 70% |
| New Zealand | NCEA Level 3 (60 credits from Level 3 PLUS 20 from any level) inclusive of three Level 3 University Approved Subjects with a minimum 12 Achieved Credits per subject | NCEA Level 3 (60 credits from Level 3 PLUS 20 from any level) inclusive of three Level 3 University Approved Subjects with a minimum 14 Achieved Credits per subject |
| Pakistan | 10+2 with 55% | 10+2 with 60% |
| Philippines | Year 12 (Academic Track) with overall average of 80% | Year 12 (Academic Track) with overall average of 85% - must complete Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Strand |
| Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan | Completion of Svidetel stvo o Srednem Obschchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) with GPA of 3.5 | Completion of Svidetel stvo o Srednem Obschchem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) with GPA of 3.8 |
| Singapore | Minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject) OR Higher NiTec with a passing Grade of C | Minimum of 4 points from 3 GCE A-Level OR 2 points from 1 GCE A‐Level and 2 points from AS‐Level OR Higher NiTec on a case-by-case basis |
| South Africa | Aggregate D in National Senior Certificate or Matriculation with minimum 3 subjects at ‘higher level’ | Aggregate C in National Senior Certificate or Matriculation with minimum 3 subjects at ‘higher level’ |
| South Korea | High School Year 3 with a Rank 6 | High School Year 3 with a Rank 5 |
| Sri Lanka | Minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject) OR 2 points from 2 Sri Lanka A‐Level | Minimum of 3 points from 3 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 3rd subject) OR 4 points from 3 Sri Lanka A‐Level |
| Thailand | Matayom 6 (or Certificate of Secondary Education) with a minimum GPA 2.0 | Matayom 6 (or Certificate of Secondary Education) with minimum GPA 2.5 |
| Vietnam | Year 12 (Bang Tot nghiep Trung hoc Pho thong) with an average grade of 6.0 | Year 12 (Bang Tot nghiep Trung hoc Pho thong) with an average grade of 7.0 |
| Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania | Minimum of 2 points from 2 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 2nd subject) | Minimum of 3 points from 3 GCE A-Levels subjects (2 AS-Level subjects may be used for 3rd subject) |
Postgraduate Preparation Program (PPP)
| Country | Academic Entry Requirements (PPP) |
|---|---|
| Kenya | 3 year full-time Diploma from public university. |
| Nigeria | 3 year Bachelor Degree after Senior School Certificate or 3 or 4 years full-time after gaining entry into 2nd year based on other completed qualification (e.g National Diploma, or Higher National Diploma. |
| Oman | Advanced Diploma or Higher Diploma over 3 years full time, from an approved Omani institution or Bachelor Degree (from an approved institution) over 4 years full-time with final grade less than 3.00, 75%, or B (from a College of Higher Education). |
| Pakistan | Bachelor Degree over 2-3 years full-time without Honours and in any division or grade or Bachelor of Technology (Pass) over 2 calendar years full-time and industrial training or 4 semesters and 2 summer sessions after Diploma of Associate Engineering Year 12 qualification in any division or grade or Bachelor Degree (e.g. Bachelor of Education) 1 year full-time after 2 Bachelor Degree in any division or grade or Bachelor of Technology (pass) over 2 calendar years full-time and industrial training or 4 semesters and 2 summer sessions after a Diploma of Associate Engineering or Year 12 qualification in any division or grade or Honours Bachelor Degree over 3 years full-time in 2nd or 3rd division with C or D grade. |
| Russia | Please contact us |
| Saudi Arabia | Bachelor Degree (4 or more years full-time) with grade of 'pass' or 'good', awarded by a Teacher College or Bachelor Degree (4 or more years full-time), awarded by a Girls College. |
| United Arab Emirates | Higher Diploma (from a licenced institution) over 2 years full time or Bachelor Degree over 4 years full with grade below 3.00 (out of 4.00). |
| Uzbekistan | Please contact us |
| Zambia | Completed 4 year full-time Bachelor Degree with final grade of 'pass' or 'satisfactory' from a public university. or Completed 4 year full-time Bachelor Degree after Zambian School Certificate or O Levels from private university or completed 3 year full-time Bachelor Degree after A-Levels from private university. |
| Zimbabwe | Please contact us |
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
| Country | Academic Entry Requirements (Graduate Certificate) |
|---|---|
| Kenya | Successful completion of a Curtin College PPP or Bachelor Degree with course weighted average below 60%. |
| Nigeria | 4 year full-time Bachelor Degree from a leading Nigerian University or 5 year full-time Bachelor Degree from other approved and registered Nigerian university. |
| Oman | Bachelor Degree (over 4 years full-time) with a course weighted average below 60%. or Bachelor Degree (over 5 years full-time) with a course weighted average below 60% (from a College of higher Education). |
| Pakistan | Honours Bachelor Degree (over 3 years full-time) in any class, division or grade with a course weighted average below 60% or master Degree (over 2 years full-time) after a 2 year Bachelor Degree or 1 year full-time after a 3-year Honours Bachelor Degree in any division or grade with a course weighted average below 60%. |
| Russia | Bakalavr (4 years full-time. Awarded from 1996 onwards) or Specialist Diploma or Diploma of Specialist(5 years full-time). |
| Saudi Arabia | Bachelor Degree awarded by a public or leading private university (4 or more years full-time) or Bachelor Degree awarded by a Teacher College (4 or more years full-time) with a grade of 'very good' or 'excellent'. |
| United Arab Emirates | Bachelor Degree (4 years full-time) with a course weighted average below 60% or Bachelor Degree (5 years full-time) with a course weighted average below 60%. |
| Uzbekistan | Bachelor Degree (Bakalavr Diplomi) 4 years or more full-time. |
| Zambia | Successful completion of a Curtin College PPP or Completed 4 year Bachelor Degree with course weighted average below 60%. |
| Zimbabwe | Bachelor General Degree (over 3 years full-time) with a course weighted average below 60% or Bachelor Honours Degree (over 3 years full-time) with a course weighted average below 60%). |
Note:The overview of entry requirements and qualifications listed on this website serve as a guideline only. All international academic qualifications are compared to the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) and assessed in line with the following:
- National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR) Country Education Profiles (CEPs).
- The National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC)
- Curtin University Matriculation Guide (known more formally as Qualifications Accepted as Meeting Minimum Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Study at Curtin University)
Is Your Country Missing?
If your country is not on this list, please contact the Curtin College admissions team and they will provide you with up-to-date information about entry requirements for your country.
Ask About Your CountryEntry Requirements | Course Pre-requisites
The pre-requisites listed here are required in addition to the general entry requirements for your course.
| Diploma Course | Stage 1 Pre-requisites | Stage 2 Pre-requisites | Stage 2 Pre-Requisites ATAR subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Creative Industries | None | None (No folio required) | None (No folio required) |
| Built Environment | None | None | None |
| Built Environment (Construction Management) | None | Maths | Mathematics: Application ATAR |
| Commerce | None | Maths (desirable) | Maths (desirable) |
| Engineering | Maths | Maths and 1 science subject | Mathematics: Methods ATAR and 1 science ATAR subject - at least one of the following: Animal Production Systems ATAR, Applied Information Technology ATAR, Biology ATAR, Chemistry ATAR, Computer Science ATAR, Earth and Environmental Science ATAR, Engineering Studies ATAR, Human Biology ATAR, Integrated Science ATAR, Marine and Maritime Studies ATAR, Physics ATAR, Plant Production Systems ATAR, Psychology ATAR |
| Health Sciences (Health Sciences) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Science (desirable) | Science (desirable) |
| Health Sciences (Human Biology Preclinical) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Chemistry, Maths and Human Biology/Biology (desirable) | Chemistry, Maths and Human Biology/Biology (desirable) |
| Health Sciences (Laboratory Medicine) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Chemistry, Maths and Human Biology/Biology (desirable) | Chemistry, Maths and Human Biology/Biology (desirable) |
| Health Sciences (Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Chemistry, Maths and Human Biology/Biology (desirable) | Chemistry, Maths and Human Biology/Biology (desirable) |
| Health Sciences (Nursing) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Human biology and one Science subject (desirable) | Chemistry, Maths and Human Biology/Biology (desirable) |
| Health Sciences (Nutrition and Food Science) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Chemistry (required), Maths (desirable) | Chemistry ATAR (required), Mathematics Applications ATAR or Mathematics Methods ATAR (desirable) |
| Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | One Science subject (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Human Biological Science, Integrated Science or Physics) (required) | At least one of the following: Biology ATAR, Chemistry ATAR, Earth and Environmental Science ATAR, Human Biology ATAR, Integrated Science ATAR, Physics ATAR, or Psychology ATAR |
| Health Sciences (Pharmacy) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Maths and Chemistry (required), Human Biology/Biology (desirable) | Chemistry ATAR and Mathematics Applications ATAR (required), Human Biology/Biology (desirable) |
| Health Sciences (Physiotherapy) | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | One Science Subject (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Human Biological Science, Integrated Science, Physics or Psychology) (required) | At least one of the following: Biology ATAR, Chemistry ATAR, Earth and Environmental Science ATAR, Human Biology ATAR, Integrated Science ATAR, Physics ATAR, or Psychology ATAR |
| Psychology | Maths and one Science subject (desirable) | Maths (desirable) | Maths (desirable) |
| Information Technology | Maths | Maths | Mathematics Applications ATAR |
English Language Requirements
Note: The requirements listed below are not exhaustive. Other evidence of English proficiency may be considered.
Australian Qualifications | English Language Requirements
| Entry Level | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Diploma (Stage 1) | Year 11 English with 50% or better |
| Diploma (Stage 2) | Year 12 English with a C grade or 50% |
| English ATAR with a scaled mark of 50 | |
| English Literature ATAR with a scaled mark of 50 |
International Qualifications and Tests | English Language Requirements for Diploma (Stage 1)
| Stage 1 Diploma (All Diplomas) | English Requirement |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 5.5 (no band below 5.0) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | iBT 54 (R7, L6, S15, W17) |
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level / SPM 1119 | C |
| (GCE) AS-Level English | C grade or better |
| (GCE) A-Level English | E grade or better |
| Hong Kong - New Academic System | HKDSE Core English Level 2 |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | 42 (no score below 36) |
| Pearson Versant English Placement Test | 50 (no score below 46) |
| ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) | Gateway with B grade (no skill below C) |
| Group of Eight (G8) University Foundation Programs | C or 50% |
| Phoenix Academy Cert IV English for Academic Purposes | B2 (no band below B1+) |
| International Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT) | Academic English III with B2 (no band below B2) |
International Qualifications and Tests | English Language Requirements for Diploma (Stage 2)
| Diplomas of Commerce, Engineering and Information Technology | English Requirement |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 5.5 (no band below 5.5) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | iBT 54 (R12, L11, S17, W20) |
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) O Level /SPM 1119 | C |
| Hong Kong - New Academic System | HKDSE Core English Level 2 |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | 42 (no score below 42) |
| Pearson Versant English Placement Test | 50 (no score below 50) |
| ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre | Gateway with B grade (no skill below B) |
| Group of Eight (G8) University Foundation Programs | C or 50% |
| Phoenix Academy Cert IV English for Academic Purposes | B2+ (no band below B2) |
| International Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT) | Academic English III with B2 (no band below B2) |
| Diplomas of Built Environment and Health Sciences* | English Requirement |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.0 (no band below 6.0) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | iBT 70 (R13, L12, S18, W21) |
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level / SPM 1119 | C |
| Hong Kong - New Academic System | HKDSE Core English Level 3 |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | 50 (no score below 50) |
| Pearson Versant English Placement Test | 56 (no score below 56) |
| ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) | Gateway with B+ grade (No skill below B+) |
| Group of Eight (G8) University Foundation Programs | C or 50% |
| Phoenix Academy Cert IV English for Academic Purposes | B2+ (no band below B2+) |
*Excluding the streams shown in the tables below.
| Diploma of Health Sciences (Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, and Physiotherapy) | English Requirement |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.5 (no band below 6.0) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | iBT 79 (R13, L12, S18, W21) |
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level / SPM 1119 | C |
| Hong Kong - New Academic System | HKDSE Core English Level 4 |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | 58 (no score less than 42) |
| Pearson Versant English Placement Text | N/A |
| ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) | N/A |
| Group of Eight (G8) University Foundation Programs | C or 50% |
| Diploma of Health Science (Nursing) | English Requirement |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.5 (no band below 6.5) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | iBT 84 (R20, L20, S20, W24) |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | 58 (no score less than 58) |
| Diploma of Arts & Creative Industries (All majors excluding Mass Communications) | English Requirement |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 5.5 (no band below 5.5) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | iBT 70 (R12, L11, S17, W20) |
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) O Level /SPM 1119 | C |
| Hong Kong - New Academic System | HKDSE Core English Level 2 |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | 42 (no score less than 42) |
| Pearson Versant English Placement Test | 50 (no score less than 50) |
| ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre | Gateway with B grade (No skill below B) |
| Group of Eight (G8) University Foundation Programs | C or 50% |
| International Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT) | Academic English III with B2 (no band below B2) |
| Diploma of Arts & Creative Industries (Mass Communications) | English Requirement |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.0 (no band below 6.0) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | iBT 70 (R13, L12, S18, W21) |
| General Certificate of Education (GCE) O-level / SPM 1119 | C |
| Hong Kong - New Academic System | HKDSE Core English Level 3 |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | 50 (no score less than 50) |
| Pearson Versant English Placement Text | 56 (no score less than 56) |
| ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) | Gateway with B+ grade (No skill below B+) |
| Group of Eight (G8) University Foundation Programs | C or 50% |
| Phoenix Academy Cert IV English for Academic Purposes | B2+ (no band below B2+) |
| International Institute of Business and Technology (IIBT) | Academic English IV with B2+ (no band below B2+) |
Postgraduate Preparation Program (PPP) and Graduate Certificate in Commerce
International Qualifications and Tests | English Language Requirements
| Postgraduate Preparation Program (PPP) | English Requirement |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | IELTS 6.0 (no < 5.5) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | 70 (R12, L11, S17, W20) |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | 50 (no score < 42) |
| ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) | Gateway B+ (no skill < B) |
| Phoenix Academy Cert IV English for Academic Purposes | B2+ (no band < B2) |
| Graduate Certificate (Commerce) | English Requirement |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | IELTS 6.0 (no < 6.0 except 1 band at 5.5) |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | 70 (R13, L12, S18, W21) except 1 band (R12, L17 or W20) |
| Pearson Test of English - Academic (PTE-A) | TBC |
| ELICOS at Curtin English Language Centre (CELC) | ELB (B-) |
| Phoenix Academy Cert IV English for Academic Purposes | Cert IV in English with grade of COM (65%) |