How to apply – International students
Apply now
You can apply directly to the University and there is no application fee.
To apply, please complete the online application form and submit it with all supporting documents.
If you prefer, you can download a print version of the international application form. The application form also contains questions relating to Genuine Temporary Entrant assessment. For more information, please download the International Program Guide.
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What you'll need to apply
- Certified copies of your academic basis for entry
- Certified copies of proof of English language proficiency
- Certified copy of your proof of citizenship/residency
- Certified copies of existing Australian visa and/or OSHC (if applicable)
- Evidence of your ability to pay tuition fees and living expenses while in Australia
- If you are applying for a Postgraduate by Research program you'll require an initial research proposal
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Admissions process
Our admissions process comprises four easy steps:
- Apply – direct or via an education agent
- Receive your offer – successful applicants receive an offer via email
- Accept - your offer and make fee payment
- Enrol – receive your eCoE and apply for your student visa (if applicable), and enrol at Notre Dame
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Using an education agent
Notre Dame enlists the help of selected registered education agents who can assist you with your application process free of charge.
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English language proficiency requirements
The University of Notre Dame Australia requires applicants to achieve minimum academic and English language proficiency standards/requirements. This ensures that applicants are sufficiently competent in the English language, allowing them to participate effectively in their chosen program and achieve the expected program outcomes.
Applicants can demonstrate their English language proficiency by completing an English language test or through previous secondary or tertiary study as outlined at the English language proficiency requirements page.
Notre Dame offers an English language program for international students.
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Academic entry requirements
Academic minimum entry requirements for international applicants
Indicative academic minimum entry requirements for undergraduate programs are as follows. Applicants must also meet English language proficiency entry requirements. High school qualifications must be completed within the last five years.
Country Qualification Tier 1 Programs Tier 2 Programs Tier 3 Programs Worldwide Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) (CPS) CPS 53 or higher CPS 60 or higher CPS 70 or higher GCE A Level Minimum of 6 points from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2, etc.) or higher Minimum of 8 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (H1 Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (H1 Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Total score of 24 or higher Total score of 28 or higher Total score of 33 or higher Australia ATAR 70 or higher 80 or higher 90 or higher Bangladesh Higher School Certificate (HSC) Vocational Higher School Certificate Successful completion with a minimum Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher No direct entry No direct entry Belgium Diploma Secundair Onderwijs (Flemish system) Grade average of 13 in the final year results or higher Grade average 15 in the final year results or higher Grade average 17 in the final year results or higher Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts (German system) OR Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Superieu Grade average of 13 in the final year results or higher Grade average 15 in the final year results or higher Grade average 17 in the final year results or higher Bhutan Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate Average of 60% for best 4 academic subjects (excluding local language) or higher Average of 70% for best 4 academic subjects (excluding local language) or higher Average of 85% for best 4 academic subjects (excluding local language) or higher Bosnia and Herzegovina Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu (RS) / Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi (FiBH) (Secondary School Leaving Diploma) Grade average of 3.0 in the final year results or higher Grade average of 4.0 in the final year results or higher Grade average of 5.0 in the final year results or higher Brazil Diploma de Ensino Médio (Middle Education Diploma) OR Certificado de Conclusão de 2º Grau (Certificate of Conclusion of Second Level) No direct entry No direct entry No direct entry Brunei International Baccalaureate (IB) Total score of 24 or higher Total score of 27 or higher Total score of 33 or higher Cambodia Diploma of Upper Secondary Education OR Upper Secondary Vocational Diploma (Level 3) No direct entry No direct entry No direct entry Canada High School Diploma Average of 65 or higher Average of 75 or higher Average of 85 or higher Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) Minimum of 30 credits and an average of 65% in an overall of 6 Level 12 subjects, including English or higher Minimum of 30 credits and an average of 75% in an overall of 6 Level 12 subjects, including English or higher Minimum of 30 credits and an average of 85% in an overall of 6 Level 12 subjects, including English or higher China National College Entrance Exam (Gao Kao) Successful completion with a minimum score equating to 67% of the maximum overall mark Successful completion with a minimum score equating to 70% of the maximum overall mark Successful completion with a minimum score equating to 75% of the maximum overall mark Colombia Bachiller Académico/Técnico No direct entry No direct entry No direct entry Fiji Fiji Year 13 Certificate Examination (previously Fiji Seventh Form Examination) Average grade 60 in the best 4 subjects or higher Average grade 70 in the best 4 subjects or higher Average grade 80 in the best 4 subjects or higher France French Baccalaureate Grade average of 10 or higher Grade average of 12 or higher Grade average of 14 or higher Gambia Gambia GCE or Oxford A Levels Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher Minimum of 7 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher Germany Abitur Grade average of 3.5 or better Grade average of 3.17 or better Grade average of 2.23 or better Ghana Wester African School Certificate No direct entry No direct entry No direct entry Greece Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio Lykeio - Previously Apolytirion of Eniaio Lykeio)v Grade average of 14 or higher Grade average of 17 or higher Grade average of 19 or higher Hong Kong (HKDSE) Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Combined level score of 15 points from best 6 subjects (4 Core and 2 Electives
from Category A or C); with Category A subjects - 5**=6, 5*=5.5, 5=5, 4=4,
3=3, 2=0, 1=0 or Category C subjects - A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
20; calculated using the best 5 subjectsCombined level score of 17 points from best 6 subjects (4 Core and 2 Electives
from Category A or C); with Category A subjects - 5**=6, 5*=5.5, 5=5, 4=4,
3=3, 2=0, 1=0 or Category C subjects - A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
20; calculated using the best 5 subjectsCombined level score of 23 points from best 6 subjects (4 Core and 2 Electives
from Category A or C); with Category A subjects - 5**=6, 5*=5.5, 5=5, 4=4,
3=3, 2=0, 1=0 or Category C subjects - A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1
20; calculated using the best 5 subjectsIndia India Senior School Certificate (ICSE) awarded by CBSE/CISCE/NIOS 65% overall for best 4 academic subjects 75% overall for best 4 academic subjects 80% overall for best 4 academic subjects Higher Secondary Certificate (awarded by State Boards except Punjab State Board) 70% overall for best 5 academic subjects 80% overall for best 5 academic subjects 85% overall for best 5 academic subjects Indonesia Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) 3 Successful completion with a minimum average score of the following pending the school passing grade (KKM): Average score of 68% for KKM Score 60; Average score of 71% for KKM Score 65; Average score of 74% for KKM Score 70; Average score of 77% for KKM Score 75; Average score of 80% for KKM Score 80; Average score of 83% for KKM Score 85. (% calculated from the top four academic subjects completed in the final year of study) Successful completion with a minimum average score of the following pending the school passing grade (KKM): Average score of 76% for KKM Score 60; Average score of 79% for KKM Score 65; Average score of 82% for KKM Score 70; Average score of 85% for KKM Score 75; Average score of 88% for KKM Score 80; Average score of 91% for KKM Score 85. (% calculated from the top four academic subjects completed in the final year of study) Successful completion with a minimum average score of the following pending the school passing grade (KKM): Average score of 84% for KKM Score 60; Average score of 89.5% for KKM Score 65; Average score of 91% for KKM Score 70; Average score of 92.5% for KKM Score 75; Average score of 94% for KKM Score 80; Average score of 95.5% for KKM Score 85. (% calculated from the top four academic subjects completed in the final year of study) Ireland, Republic of Irish Leaving Certificate (Established) (Scrúdú Cruthaithe na hArdteistiméireachta) Aggregate of 20 in best five higher level subjects in the final year or higher Aggregate of 25 in best five higher level subjects in the final year or higher Aggregate of 33 in best five higher level subjects in the final year or higher Italy Esame di Stato (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) Grade average of 67 or higher Grade average of 77 or higher Grade average of 88 or higher Japan Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho (Upper Secondary School Certificate of Graduation) Grade average of 3.5 (out of 5) in final year results or higher, based on academic subjects Grade average of 4.8 (out of 5) in final year results or higher, based on academic subjects No direct entry Kenya Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Average grade of B Average grade of B+ Average grade of A- Korea, Republic of Senior High School Certificate (Immumgye Kodung Hakkyo Chorupjang) Average grade A in the final results No direct entry No direct entry Kuwait Middle Eastern Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Shahadatal-thanawiaal- a’ama) Successful completion with a minimum average grade of 80% in the final year results Successful completion with a minimum average grade of 85% in the final year results No direct entry Maccau, SAR Ensino Secundário Complementar Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Minimum of 7 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Macedonia, Republic of State Matura Average grade of 3.5 or higher Average grade of 4.0 or higher Average grade of 4.5 or higher Malawi Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher No direct entry No direct entry Malaysia STPM (Malaysia High School Certificate) Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Minimum of 7 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Unified Chinese Examination (UEC) Aggregate of 20 or lower from best 5 academic subjects (excluding Art, Chinese and Malay) Aggregate of 15 or lower from best 5 academic subjects (excluding Art, Chinese and Malay) Aggregate of 10 or lower from best 5 academic subjects (excluding Art, Chinese and Malay) Mauritius UCLES A level / Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Minimum of 7 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Namibia Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (Higher Level) Total score of 6 higher level subjects taken in one examination sitting or higher No direct entry No direct entry Nepal Higher Secondary Education Examination Certificate (HSEB Certificate) Minimum grade of B (60-69%) No direct entry No direct entry Netherlands VWO Grade average of 6.0 or higher Grade average of 7.5 or higher Grade average of 8.5 or higher New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3 Equivalent of eligibility to enter a New Zealand University Equivalent of eligibility to enter a New Zealand University Equivalent of eligibility to enter a New Zealand University Nigeria West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate OR SSSC No direct entry No direct entry No direct entry Norway Vitnemal Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher Grade Point Average of 4.14 or higher Grade Point Average of 4.9 or higher Pakistan Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or Intermediate Certificate Average of 65% for best 4 academic subjects or higher Average of 75% for best 4 academic subjects or higher Average of 90% for best 4 academic subjects or higher Romania Diplomă de Bacalaureat Grade average of 7.0/10 in the final year results or higher Grade average of 8.5/10 in the final year results or higher Grade average of 9.5/10 in the final year results or higher Scotland Scottish Qualifications Certificate Advanced Higher Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Minimum of 7 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Singapore Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (H1 Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher Minimum of 8 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (H1 Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (H1 Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher Forecast Results - GCE A Levels or International Baccalaureate (IB) Official Forecast Results with a predicted score of at least 2 points above the published minimum requirements of A Levels or International Baccalaureate (applicable to mid-year intakes only) Official Forecast Results with a predicted score of at least 2 points above the published minimum requirements of A Levels or International Baccalaureate (applicable to mid-year intakes only) No direct entry South Africa National Senior Certificate (NSC) Minimum average grade of 4.6 (55%) in the best 5 subjects in final year, including Mathematics and English (excluding Life Orientation) Minimum average grade of 6.0 (70%) in the best 5 subjects in final year, including Mathematics and English (excluding Life Orientation) Minimum average grade of 6.5 (75%) in the best 5 subjects in final year, including Mathematics and English (excluding Life Orientation) Spain Titulo de Bachiller Average grade of 7 in the final year results or higher Average grade of 8 in the final year results or higher Average grade of 9 in the final year results or higher Sri Lanka Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, S=1 Minimum of 7 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, S=1 Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, S=1 Taiwan Senior High School Diploma/Senior Vocational Diploma 80% from Senior High School or Junior College Diploma credit grades or higher 90% from Senior High School or Junior College Diploma credit grades or higher No direct entry Thailand Certificate of Secondary Education (Mathayom 6) Successful completion of Matayom 6 with GPA of 3.0 or better No direct entry No direct entry Uganda Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Minimum of 7 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher USA Advanced Placement (AP) Completion of a minimum of 2 AP subjects with 7 points or higher and final Grade 12 High School Diploma Completion of a minimum of 2 AP subjects with 8 points or higher and final Grade 12 High School Diploma Completion of a minimum of 3 AP subjects with 11 points or higher and final Grade 12 High School Diploma High School Diploma plus SAT US High School Diploma with a GPA of 2.5 or higher AND a total score of 1090 out of 1600 in the SAT US High School Diploma with a GPA of 2.8 or higher AND a total score of 1120 out of 1600 in the SAT US High School Diploma with a GPA of 3.0 or higher AND a total score of 1140 out of 1600 in the SAT American College Test (ACT) Composite score not less than 24 and a completed High School Diploma No direct entry No direct entry United Kingdom GCE A Level Minimum of 6 points from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher Minimum of 8 points from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher Minimum of 12 points from the best 2 or 3 subjects where A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 (AS Levels are equivalent to half points e.g. A=2.5, B=2 etc.) or higher Venezuela Título de Bachiller/Título de Técnico Medio No direct entry No direct entry No direct entry Vietnam Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung (Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma) Successful completion with a minimum average of 7.0 from the national exam in 4 subjects, with the Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung as proof of graduation No direct entry No direct entry Zambia ZCSE No direct entry No direct entry No direct entry Zimbabwe ZIMSEC 'A' Levels Minimum of 6 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Minimum of 7 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher Minimum of 12 points taken from the best 2 or 3 subjects or higher *Tier 1 refers to undergraduate programs in the following schools:
- School of Arts & Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Nursing
- School of Education (Sydney; Primary and Early Childhood programs, Fremantle)
*Tier 2 refers to undergraduate programs in the following schools:
- School of Education (Secondary degrees & double degrees, Fremantle)
*Tier 3 refers to undergraduate programs in the following schools:
- School of Law
- School of Physiotherapy
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Contact us
If you have any questions, book a guided application session with an International Student Advisor.
Fremantle Campus
19 Mouat Street, Fremantle WA
PO Box 1225, Fremantle WA 6959
Tel: +61 8 9433 0873
Email: international@nd.edu.auSydney Campus
140 Broadway, Chippendale NSW
PO Box 944, Broadway NSW 2007
Tel: +61 2 8204 4229
Email: international@nd.edu.au