University of Wollongong
English language proficiency
University of Wollongong recognises a number of English language tests as proof of English language proficiency. These are set out in the following tables, together with the minimum results required.
PTE Online, IELTS Online, TOEFL iBT home edition and OET@Home tests are not assessed.
Make sure you also read about qualifications that usually satisfy ELP.
Undergraduate
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 110 (min. 22 in writing and reading, 24 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in reading and writing, 8.0 in listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 76 overall (min. 69 in reading and writing; min. 79 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date If IB completed in language other than English, then completion of English A within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | Award of A levels that can be converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on . For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met. |
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C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 191 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 191 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
HKDSE | 5** in English Language | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College’s English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 98 (min. 25 in writing, 22 in reading, 17 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 6.5 in reading, 7.0 in writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 69 overall (min. 54 in reading, 69 in writing, 47 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | Award of A levels that can be converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on . For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met. |
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C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 185 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 185 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade C in English 920 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
HKDSE | 5* in either English Language or Literature in English | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies |
Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 115 (min. 29 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 8.5 overall (min. 8.5 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 83 overall (min. 83 in listening, reading, writing and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 209 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 209 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date | Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | Award of A levels that can be converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on . For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met. | |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE within 2 years of the course start date | |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions | |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the or more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
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TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 98 (min. 25 in reading & writing and 22 in listening & speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
PTE Academic | 69 overall (min. 69 in reading and writing; min. 62 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date | Diploma must be awarded | |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | Award of A levels that can be converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on . For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met. |
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C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 185 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 185 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
STPM | Grade C in English 920 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
HKDSE | 5* in English Language |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | ||
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
UOW College’s English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions | |
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TOEFL | TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 overall (min. 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing, 23 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in reading and writing; min. 65 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
Occupational English Test (OET) | No grade lower than 'B' in any of the four sub-tests | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 86 (min. 22 in reading & writing, 19 in listening & speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 62 overall (min. 54 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | Award of A levels that can be converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on . For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met. |
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C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade C in English 920 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
HKDSE | 4 in English Language | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 86 (min. 18 in reading & writing, 17 in listening & speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 62 overall (min. 54 in reading & writing, 47 in listening & speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | Award of A levels that can be converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on . For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met. |
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C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade C in English 920 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
HKDSE | 4 in English Language | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College’s English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.
Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 70 (min. 18 in reading & writing, 17 in speaking & listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 54 overall (min. 54 in reading and writing, 47 listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | Award of A levels that can be converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on . For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met. |
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C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade C in English 920 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
HKDSE | 3 in either English Language or Literature in English | |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College’s English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.
Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 86 (min. 22 in writing and reading, 17 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in reading and writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 62 overall (min. 54 in reading and writing, 47 in listening & speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | Award of A levels that can be converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on . For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met. |
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C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade C in English 920 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
HKDSE | 5 in either English Language or Literature in English | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading And Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.
Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 70 (min. 14 in writing and reading, 12 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in reading and writing, 5.0 listening and speaking) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 57 overall (min. 43 in reading and writing, 36 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | Award of A levels that can be converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on . For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met. |
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C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade C in English 920 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
HKDSE | 3 in English Language |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma |
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UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.
Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 54 (min.14 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 49 overall (min. 43 in listening, reading, writing and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | Award of A levels that can be converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on . For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met. |
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C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 162 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 162 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade D in English 920 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
HKDSE | 3 in either English Language or Literature in English |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma |
|
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.
Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 70 (min. 18 in writing and reading, 12 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.0 listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 54 overall (min. 54 in reading and writing, 36 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | Award of A levels that can be converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank no less than the ATAR-SR for the course. Information on a course’s minimum ATAR-SR can be found on . For example, if a course requires a minimum ATAR-SR of 70 and the A level results are converted to a 91ÌÒÉ« rank of 75, the EP requirement for the course is met. |
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C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade C in English 920 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
HKDSE | 3 in English Language | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Year 12s
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 110 (min. 22 in writing and reading, 24 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in reading and writing, 8.0 in listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 76 overall (min. 69 in reading and writing; min. 79 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 191 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 191 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: : 98 (min. 25 in writing, 22 in reading, 17 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 6.5 in reading, 7.0 in writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 69 overall (min. 54 in reading and 69 in writing; min. 47 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 185 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.
Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 115 (min. 29 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 8.5 overall (min. 8.5 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 83 overall (min. 83 in listening, reading, writing and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date | Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 209 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 209 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 98 (min. 25 in reading & writing and 22 in listening & speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 69 overall (min. 69 in reading and writing; min. 62 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 185 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions | |
---|---|---|---|
TOEFL | TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 overall (min. 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing, 23 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in reading and writing; min. 65 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
Occupational English Test (OET) | No grade lower than 'B' in any of the four sub-tests |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 62 overall (min. 54 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate |
English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) |
176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 176 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 86 (min. 18 in reading & writing, 17 in listening & speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic |
62 overall (min. 54 in reading & writing, min 47 in listening & speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate |
English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) |
176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 176 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 70 (min. 18 in reading & writing, 17 in speaking & listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 54 overall (min. 54 in reading and writing, 47 listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate |
English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) |
169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 86 (min. 22 in writing and reading, 17 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in reading and writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 62 overall (min. 54 in reading and writing, min 47 in listening & speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate |
English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) |
176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 176 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading And Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.
Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 70 (min. 14 in writing and reading, 12 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in reading and writing, 5.0 listening and speaking) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 57 overall (min. 43 in reading and writing, 36 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | D pass in English at full Advanced (A2) level OR C pass in one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) level: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), Economics, English (English Language/English Literature), Film Studies, General Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Media Studies (Media is not a humanities subject), Philosophy, Religious Studies, Social Policies, Sociology, Drama and Theatre, World Development |
|
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement.
Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 54 (min.14 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 49 overall (min. 43 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 162 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 162 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions | |
---|---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the for more information. |
Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
|
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 70 (min. 18 in writing and reading, 12 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.0 in listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
PTE Academic | 54 overall (min. 54 in reading and writing, 36 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
International Baccalaureate | English medium, completed within 2 years of the course start date |
Diploma must be awarded | |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Postgraduate
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 70 (min. 17 in listening and speaking, 18 in reading and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 5.0 in listening and speaking, 6.0 in reading and writing) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 54 overall (min. 36 in listening and speaking, 54 in reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 169 | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 70 (min. 17 in listening and speaking, 18 in reading and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 54 overall (min. 47 in listening and speaking, 54 in reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 169 | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 98 (min. 22 in listening and speaking, 25 in reading and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 69 overall (min. 62 in listening and speaking, 69 in reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the for more information. | Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 86 (min. 18 in reading and writing, 17 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 62 overall (min. 47 in listening and speaking, 54 in reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 176 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 176 | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years where:
Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the for more information. | Your qualification must have been completed within 2 years of commencement at UOW |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
General information for University of Wollongong
Courses available
Location
UOW Student Central, (ground floor Building 17)
Northfields Avenue, Gwynneville NSW 2500
Website
Phone
1300 367 869 (within Australia)
+61 2 4221 3218 (international)