Entry requirements: Undergraduate international
To be eligible for entry to an undergraduate degree you must fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or an equivalent qualification
- Completed each of the prerequisite subjects for the course and any prerequisite tests, interviews or auditions (see Course Search for details about prerequisite subjects and scores)
- Achieved the required overall scores and grades in each of the prerequisite subjects (see Course Search for details)
- Met the English language requirements
Entry scores for international students
Two types of entry scores are set for undergraduate international students.
Guaranteed and indicative entry scores for international students completing the following qualifications in 2011 and applying to enter the University in 2012:
Indicative entry scores for international students completing the following qualifications in 2011 and applying to enter the University in 2012:Australian Foundation Programs
A guide to entry scores for Australian Foundation Programs*
| Course name | Entry score guide** |
| Agriculture | 76% |
| Arts | 83% |
| Biomedicine | 90% |
| Commerce | 87% |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 83% |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 76%^ |
| Science | 83% |
A guide to entry scores for the University of Western Australia Foundation Program
| Course name | Entry score guide** |
| Agriculture | 75 |
| Arts | 80 |
| Biomedicine | 87 |
| Commerce | 86 |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 80 |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 72 |
| Science | 80 |
* Approved foundation programs such as MUFY, RMIT foundation year, Bradford College foundation year, UNSW foundation year, Uni Sydney foundation year etc.
** To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
British Columbia Graduation Certificate (Canada/China)
A guide to entry scores for the British Columbia Graduation Certificate
| Course name | Entry score guide* |
| Agriculture | 70 |
| Arts | 80 |
| Biomedicine | 90 |
| Commerce | 87 |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 83 |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 76 |
| Science | 83 |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Canadian Pre-University Program (Ontario High School Diploma)
A guide to entry scores for the Canadian Pre-University Program (Ontario High School Diploma)
| Course name | Entry score guide* |
| Agriculture | 70 |
| Arts | 80 |
| Biomedicine | 90 |
| Commerce | 87 |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 80 |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 76^ |
| Science | 80 |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Finland Ylioppilastutkinto
A guide to entry scores for the Finland Ylioppilastutkinto
| Course name | Best 4 Grades Points* |
| Agriculture | 21 |
| Arts | 23 |
| Biomedicine | 25 |
| Commerce | 24 |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 21 |
| Science | 23 |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
French General Baccalaureate
A guide to entry scores for the French General Baccalaureate
| Course name | Entry score guide* |
| Agriculture | 10 (Stream S); 11 (Stream ES); 12 (Stream L) |
| Arts | 10 (Stream S); 11 (Stream ES); 12 (Stream L) |
| Biomedicine | 12 (Stream S); 13 (Stream ES); 14 (Stream L) |
| Commerce | 11 (Stream S); 12 (Stream ES); 13 (Stream L) |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 10 (Stream S); 11 (Stream ES); 12 (Stream L) |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 11 (Stream S); 12 (Stream ES); 13 (Stream L) |
| Science | 10 (Stream S); 11 (Stream ES); 12 (Stream L) |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
** Similar entry requirements are required for students completing the Stream S or Stream L.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
German Arbitur
A guide to entry scores for the German Arbitur
| Course name | Entry score guide* |
| Agriculture | 3.5 |
| Arts | 2.8 |
| Biomedicine | 2.2 |
| Commerce | 2.5 |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 2.8 |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 3.5 |
| Science | 2.8 |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
Passes in at least 4 subjects are required.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
A guide to entry scores for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education
| Course name | Entry score guide* (Calculated on best five subjects) |
| Agriculture | 20 |
| Arts | 20 |
| Biomedicine | 23 |
| Commerce | 22 |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 20 |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 20 |
| Science | 20 |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Indian CBSE/ISC
A guide to entry scores for the Indian CBSE/ISC
| Course name | Entry score guide* |
| Agriculture | 65 |
| Arts | 75 |
| Biomedicine | 90 |
| Commerce | 82 |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 75 |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 75^ |
| Science | 75 |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Indian State Board Matriculation Examination
A guide to entry scores for the Indian State Board Matriculation Examination
| Course name | Entry score guide* |
| Agriculture | 75 |
| Arts | 85 |
| Biomedicine | 90 |
| Commerce | 90 |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 80 |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 80 |
| Science | 80 |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Irish Leaving Certificate
A guide to entry scores for the Irish Leaving Certificate
| Course name | Average score based on 6 higher levels* |
| Agriculture | 75 |
| Arts | 80 |
| Biomedicine | 90 |
| Commerce | 85 |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 80 |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 75 |
| Science | 80 |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Israel - Bagrut
A guide to entry scores for the Israel - Bagrut
| Course name | Entry score - average across 6 subjects* |
| Agriculture | NA |
| Arts | 75% |
| Biomedicine | 82% |
| Commerce | 81% |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 75% |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | NA |
| Science | 75% |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Italian Diploma di Esame di Stato
A guide to entry scores for Italian Diploma di Esame di Stato
| Course name | Average score* | Prerequisites |
| Agriculture | 76 | English and Maths |
| Arts | 82 | English (score of at least 70%) |
| Biomedicine | 91 | English, Chemistry (a score of 85%) and one of Maths, Biology or Physics |
| Commerce | 85 | English and Maths |
| Environmental Horticulture | NA | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 82 | English |
| Fine Arts | NA^ | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 76 | English and one of Biology or Chemistry |
| Science | 82 | English, Maths A and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Malaysian STPM
A guide to entry scores for the Malaysian STPM
| Course name | Campus | Entry score guide*~ |
| Agriculture | Parkville | 2.7 |
| Arts | Parkville | 3.3 |
| Biomedicine | Parkville | 3.8 |
| Commerce | Parkville | 3.5 |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Burnley | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | Parkville | 3.3 |
| Fine Arts | VCA | NA^ |
| Music | Parkville | NA^ |
| Oral Health | Parkville | 2.7^ |
| Science | Parkville | 3.3 |
| Veterinary Science | Parkville | 3.8 |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
~ Calculating the Grade Point Average: The grade achieved for each subject is awarded points; the total number of points for best 4 subjects (inc prereq if required) is divided by the number of subjects to obtain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). A = 4.00; A- = 3.67; B= 3:00; B- = 2.67.
Malaysian Taylors University College Science Foundation
A guide to entry scores for the Malaysian Taylors University College Science Foundation
| Course name | Entry score guide* |
| Agriculture | 2.7 |
| Arts | 3.3 |
| Biomedicine | 3.8 |
| Commerce | 3.6 |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 3.3 |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 2.7 |
| Science | 3.3 |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Malaysian UEC
A guide to entry scores for the Malaysian UEC
| Course name | Entry score guide* |
| Agriculture | B4 |
| Arts | A2 |
| Biomedicine | A1 |
| Commerce | A1 |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | A2 |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | B3 |
| Science | A2 |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
New Zealand National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA3)
A guide to entry scores for the New Zealand Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA3)
| Course name | Entry score guide* |
| Agriculture | Satisfactory completion of NCEA3, completion of at least 80 points at level 3 and achieving best 80 score of at least 76% |
| Arts | Satisfactory completion of NCEA3, completion of at least 80 points at level 3 and achieving best 80 score of at least 83% |
| Biomedicine | Satisfactory completion of NCEA3, completion of at least 80 points at level 3 and achieving best 80 score of at least 90% |
| Commerce | Satisfactory completion of NCEA3, completion of at least 80 points at level 3 and achieving best 80 score of at least 85% |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | Satisfactory completion of NCEA3, completion of at least 80 points at level 3 and achieving best 80 score of at least 83% |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | Satisfactory completion of NCEA3, completion of at least 80 points at level 3 and achieving best 80 score of at least 75% |
| Science | Satisfactory completion of NCEA3, completion of at least 80 points at level 3 and achieving best 80 score of at least 83% |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy English language requirements
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Norway Vitnemal
A guide to entry scores for the Norway Vitnemal
| Course name | Entry score guide* |
| Agriculture | 3.9 |
| Arts | 4.3 |
| Biomedicine | 5.0 |
| Commerce | 4.5 |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 4.3 |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 3.9 |
| Science | 4.3 |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
Average of the overall achievement scores achieved in the final year.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Scottish Certificate of Education
A guide to entry scores for the Scottish Certificate of Education
| Course name | Entry score - based on higher levels* |
| Agriculture | CCDD(10) |
| Arts | BBCC(14) |
| Biomedicine | AABB(18) |
| Commerce | ABBB(17) |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | BBCC(14) |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | CCCD(11) |
| Science | BBCC(14) |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
South African National Senior Certificate
A guide to entry scores for the South African National Senior Certificate
| Course name | Average based on best 6 subjects* |
| Agriculture | 76% |
| Arts | 83% |
| Biomedicine | 86% |
| Commerce | 86% |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 83% |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 76% |
| Science | 83% |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Sri Lankan A-Levels
A guide to entry scores for the Sri Lankan A-Levels
| Course name | Entry score guide* |
| Agriculture | CCD |
| Arts | BCC |
| Biomedicine | ABB |
| Commerce | ABC |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | BCC |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | CCD |
| Science | BCC |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Sweden Slutbetyg
A guide to entry scores for the Sweden Slutbetyg
| Course name | GPA (score out of 20 points)* |
| Agriculture | 13 |
| Arts | 15.5 |
| Biomedicine | 18 |
| Commerce | 17 |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 15.5 |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 14 |
| Science | 15.5 |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Switzerland Federal Maturity Certificate
A guide to entry scores for the Switzerland Federal Maturity Certificate
| Course name | GPA (score out of 90 points)* |
| Agriculture | 63 |
| Arts | 71 |
| Biomedicine | 80 |
| Commerce | 77 |
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Environments | 71 |
| Fine Arts | NA^ |
| Music | NA^ |
| Oral Health | 67 |
| Science | 71 |
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
USA High School Diploma and SAT Advanced Placement Tests
A guide to entry scores for the USA High School Diploma and SAT Advanced Placement Tests
| Course name | HS Diploma GPA* and SAT/ACT |
US High School Diploma prerequisites |
| Agriculture | GPA 3.0 and SAT 1656 / ACT 22 | At least grade 3 in 2 AP examinations |
| Arts | GPA 3.2 and SAT 1800-1850 / ACT 26 | At least grade 3 in 2 AP examinations |
| Biomedicine | GPA 3.5 and SAT 1940-1990 / ACT 28-29 | At least an exam grade of 3 in:
|
| Commerce | GPA 3.5 and SAT 1900-1950 / ACT 27-28 | At least an exam grade of 3 in 2 AP exams including:
|
| Environmental Horticulture (Associate Degree) | Applications considered on a case-by-case basis | At least grade 3 in 2 AP examinations |
| Environments | GPA 3.2 and SAT 1800-1850 / ACT 26 | At least grade 3 in 2 AP examinations |
| Fine Arts | NA^ | At least grade 3 in 2 AP examinations |
| Music | NA^ | At least grade 3 in 2 AP examinations |
| Oral Health | GPA 3.0 and SAT 1740 / ACT 25 | At least grade 3 in 2 AP examinations including AP Biology or AP Chemistry |
| Science | GPA 3.2 and SAT 1800-1850 / ACT 26 | At least an exam grade of 3 in 2 AP exams including:
|
* To be eligible for consideration for an offer, international students must achieve at least the required score as listed above, meet the course prerequisites, achieve the required grades in specified prerequisite subjects and satisfy the English language requirements.
^ Applicants must be qualified for University entry and have satisfied the course-specific extra requirements.
Use of predicted grades
The University accepts forecast results for students from an Approved School. Forecast results will be accepted for entry into most undergraduate courses offered by the university. To be eligible for entry into the university based on forecast results the following requirements must be met:
- GCE A Levels – Applicants must have a predicted grade in prerequisite subjects at a level at or above the currently approved requirement for entry. Applicants must have a predicted grade at least equal to the guaranteed entry score for the course for which they have applied.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) – The predicted grade in prerequisite subjects must be at or above the level currently approved for entry and the total predicted IB score must be at least 2 points higher than the approved guaranteed entry score.
Australian (domestic) students studying overseas
If you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident but you are studying overseas, you should refer to the entry standards above as a guide only. You should use this as an indication of the scores required to be considered for a course, but achieving these scores does not guarantee you entry to a Commonwealth supported place (CSP).
See also:
The official University Selection Principles: