To study at UC, you鈥檒l need to fulfil several entry requirements. All students need to meet our academic and English language requirements, and a set of inherent requirements which are specific to each course.
If you鈥檙e an international student, you鈥檒l also need to satisfy the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement as part of your student visa application.
Entry requirements differ from course to course, but there are a few minimum conditions you should be aware of that apply to all courses.
Explore information on UC鈥檚 entry requirements below.
All students studying at any level need to meet the minimum academic requirements for their UC course.
Before you apply, it鈥檚 a good idea to understand how we鈥檒l assess your application and what minimum qualifications you might need, so you can increase your chance of receiving an offer to study at UC.
Both local and international students also need to meet UC鈥檚 English language requirements.
Depending on your background and the study you鈥檝e previously completed, you may meet our English language requirements already. If you don鈥檛, you can take an English language test, like IELTS, to meet the required English level.
Inherent requirements are the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to achieve the learning outcomes of your degree. All students need to meet the minimum inherent requirements.
It鈥檚 important you review the requirements related to your course or study area before you apply, so you can consider whether you鈥檒l be able to meet them or if you鈥檒l need to make some adjustments.
If you鈥檙e an international student, you鈥檒l need to apply for a student visa and meet the visa conditions that allow you to stay in Australia to study. One of these conditions is to satisfy the Genuine Student (GS) requirements as part of your application.
Connect with our team to explore your study options, entry pathways and how your skills and work experience count towards entry into UC.
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