AUSTRALIA · CHAPTER 3
Australian admissionrequirements.
Apply directly to universities (some accept applications through authorised agents). You need transcripts, an English test, a statement of purpose for some courses and a passport. For February 2027 entry, apply by about October–November 2026; for July 2027, by about April–May 2027.
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Documents
- Transcripts and degree
- IELTS / PTE / TOEFL
- Passport
- Statement of purpose (Genuine Student)
- CV and references for some master's
- Portfolio for design programmes
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Documents
- Transcripts and degree
- IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or other accepted test
- Statement of purpose (some universities)
- CV and work experience letters
- Passport
- Evidence for the Genuine Student statement
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Your questions, answered.
Yes, most accept 3-year bachelor's degrees for many master's programmes; some professional programmes need 4 years or specific subjects.
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AUSTRALIA GUIDE
Application & CoE
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IELTS, PTE & TOEFL
IELTS, PTE and TOEFL scores for Australian universities, the student visa and the Temporary Graduate visa.
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SOP & Genuine Student
How to answer Australia's Genuine Student questions and write a strong SOP: background, course choice, finances and plans.
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