Victoria University (VU) can offer you a place in a course if you meet the English language and academic entry requirements.

The entry requirements provided below apply to most international courses, although some courses may have additional entry requirements, including specific subject prerequisites or higher English language requirements. After you have found a course and read the admission requirements, use the information on this page to assess whether or not you are eligible to study the course at VU.

English language requirements

To gain entry into a course, Study Abroad or Exchange program at VU you will need to demonstrate that you have met the required English language proficiency. The English language conversion table below is a general guide to the level of proficiency required for entry into the various award 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, 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.