Entry requirements
Victoria University (VU) can offer you a place in a course if you meet the English language and academic entry requirements.
The entry requirements below apply to most international courses. Some courses may have additional entry requirements, including specific subject prerequisites or higher English language requirements. Use the information on this page to check if you are eligible for the course you want to study.
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English language requirements
To get into a course you need to show that you have the required level of English language. The table below is a general guide to the level of proficiency required for entry into different levels.
English language conversion table
In some circumstances we will accept test results from other methods of examination not listed in this table. For more information, contact Victoria University International (VUI).
| IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL (Internet) |
TOEFL (Computer) | ELI level required for entry | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | No band less than |
Test score | No section score less than |
Test score | ER | ||
| Certificate | 5.5 | 5 | 70 | 18 | 197 | 4 | EAP upper intermediate |
| Diploma and Associate Degree | 5.5 | 5 | 70 | 18 | 197 | 4 | EAP upper intermediate |
| Bachelor | 6 | 6 | 80 | 20 | 213 | 5 | EAP University Preparation UP2 (UG) |
| Graduate, Master or Doctor | 6.5 | 6 | 92 | 22 | 237 | 5 | EAP University Preparation UP1 (UG) |
| 7 | 7 | 100 | 25 | 250 | 5.5 | EAP University Preparation UP1 (UG) | |
If you fail to meet the English language requirements, contact VUI for an assessment of:
- your pathway options from courses in Vocational or Further Education through to Undergraduate and postgraduate; or
- your eligibility to receive a conditional offer of a place until you meet the requirements.
If you successfully complete a course at Victoria University's English Language Institute (ELI) you do not have to submit additional evidence of your English language proficiency. Although you may be asked to sit an IELTS test for some selected courses, even if you have studied at ELI.
Vocational or further education entry requirements
Certificates
For entry into certificate courses you are generally required to have completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to the Australian Year 11. VU may assess any relevant work experience, work samples or other documentation submitted with your application depending on the course.
Diplomas
Entry into a diploma course requires you to have successfully completed twelve years of schooling to the level of higher secondary education in your home country.
Your eligibility will be assessed when we receive your complete application.
Search for a course to find out your specific vocational or further education entry requirements.
Undergraduate entry requirements
Bachelor courses
Entry into undergraduate courses (e.g. bachelor degree) generally requires you to have completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12.
Entry into an honours degree require completion of a relevant bachelor degree with a high level of academic achievement.
Your eligibility will be assessed when we receive your complete application.
Search for a course to find out your specific undergraduate entry requirements.
Postgraduate entry requirements
Graduate certificates
Entry into a graduate certificate requires you to have completed:
- a relevant bachelor degree, or
- a diploma and significant work-experience in an appropriate field.
Graduate diplomas
Entry into a graduate diploma requires you to have completed:
- a relevant bachelor degree, or
- a diploma and significant work-experience in an appropriate field, or
- a graduate certificate.
Master degrees
Entry into a masters degree requires you to have completed an undergraduate qualification that is comparable to an Australian bachelor degree or graduate diploma.
Research programs
Entry into a research program requires completion of:
- an honours degree, or
- a masters degree by coursework with a research component, or
- an equivalent qualification from an approved university.
Your eligibility will be assessed when we receive your complete application.
Search for a course to find out your specific postgraduate entry requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer
You may receive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in a course, either because you have covered the work in other studies or have undertaken relevant employment activities.
Credit transfer enables you to gain credit in another course for study that you have previously undertaken.