Entry Requirements

Entry to the University's academic programs is competitive and the University attracts the highest quality students.

• Undergraduate Entry Requirements
• Postgraduate Entry Requirements
• Study Abroad and Exchange Entry Requirements

English Language Entry Requirements

• English Language Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Entry
• English Language Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Coursework Entry
• English Language Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Research Entry

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

The following qualifications are recognised for undergraduate entry. Each undergraduate program has minimum entry requirements. For further information, please download:

• Summary of Undergraduate Programs, Fees & Entry Requirements for 2013

Students with other qualifications from the South Pacific Islands, Japan, Korea, Philippines or Taiwan are advised to complete one of the University's Foundation Studies Programs to prepare for entry into the University's undergraduate academic programs.

Other acceptable Foundation Studies Programs are:

• The University of Sydney
• Trinity College - University of Melbourne
• The University of Queensland
• Tuart and Canning Colleges - University of Western Australia
• The Australian National University
• The University of New South Wales
• Monash College - Monash University
• Academic Colleges Group - University of Auckland
• International Foundation Year (IFY) - Northern Consortium of UK Universities

Applications will also be considered from outstanding students who have completed Foundation Studies Programs offered by other Australian Universities. They will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Please download the Minimum entry requirements of Recognised Foundation Studies Programs for further details.

Additional Requirements

Some programs consider other selection criteria in addition to Year 12 results. For example, music programs require applicants to undertake an audition, while medicine, oral health and dentistry applicants are required to undertake a selection test and, if successful, attend an oral assessment.

Deferment of Entry

Applicants who have been offered a place in a program can apply to defer their enrolment in that program to the following year. Exceptions apply to some programs eg. Music.

Australian Year 12 International Students Entry Requirements

School-leaver applicants are given a tertiary entrance rank (TER). School-leavers with interstate/overseas equivalents and applicants studying the International Baccalaureate (IB) have their final school results converted to a South Australian ATAR by SATAC. Please see: English Language Entry Requirements and  How to Apply for further information.

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Coursework Entry Requirements

Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information, please download:

• Summary of Postgraduate Coursework Programs, Fees & Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Research Entry Requirements

Entry to most postgraduate research programs requires an Australian university Honours degree (first or second class) or the equivalent from an approved overseas university. Australian Honours programs are usually of 4 years duration and include a substantial research component. Applicants will need to demonstrate that their qualifications contain an equivalent level of research experience. Some departments may require students to enrol as a candidate for a Masters degree in the first instance, with the possibility of transferring or upgrading to a PhD at a later date if progress is deemed to be satisfactory.

All research projects conducted as part of these academic programs require the approval of the appropriate faculty. Details of the various postgraduate academic programs are available in the University of Adelaide Calendar.

English Language Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Entry

The University's preferred accredited English language tests are:

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - Academic Test

TOEFL - internet based and paper based

Pearson Test of English - Academic

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

but the University may accept other evidence of proficiency in English in individual cases. Please note: the University's Minimum English Language Requirements are under review.

All international applicants undertaking an Australian year 12 program are required to achieve a Pass grade or above in one of the approved English as a Second Language or English Language subjects.  Satisfactory completion of one of these subjects ensures that each international applicant meets the minimum English language proficiency requirements of the University of Adelaide.

Students without the required level of English will need to satisfactorily complete an intensive program of English language before being admitted to the University of Adelaide. The University can arrange an appropriate English language program, Academic English (PEP Pathway) in Adelaide at the English Language Centre. The PEP Pathway provides an alternative entry pathway for prospective students who have received offers to the University of Adelaide conditional upon English proficiency. On successful completion of the PEP Pathway at the appropriate level, students are granted direct entry into the University. See PEP Pathway entry requirements for more information.

• English Language Requirements for Undergraduate Entry

English Language Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Coursework Entry

The University's preferred accredited English language tests are:

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - Academic Test

TOEFL - internet based and paper based

Pearson Test of English - Academic

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

but the University may accept other evidence of proficiency in English in individual cases. Please note: the University's Minimum English Language Requirements are under review.

Students without the required level of English will need to satisfactorily complete an intensive program of English language before being admitted to the University of Adelaide. The University can arrange an appropriate English language program, Academic English (PEP Pathway) in Adelaide at the English Language Centre. The PEP Pathway provides an alternative entry pathway for prospective students who have received offers to the University of Adelaide conditional upon English proficiency. On successful completion of the PEP Pathway at the appropriate level, students are granted direct entry into the University. See PEP Pathway entry requirements for more information.

• English Language Requirements for Postgraduate Coursework Entry

English Language Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Research Entry

The University's preferred accredited English language tests are:

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - Academic Test

TOEFL - internet based and paper based

Pearson Test of English - Academic

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)

but the University may accept other evidence of proficiency in English in individual cases. Please note: the University's Minimum English Language Requirements are under review.

For further information, please refer to www.adelaide.edu.au/study/postgraduate/research-degrees/requirements/english-language/

• English Language Requirements for Postgraduate Research Entry in 2013