Victoria University

What are the requirements for participation?

The following are the minimal program-specific eligibility requirements that overseas applicants must achieve before applying to Victoria University:

Eligibility Requirements for Undergraduates —

The criteria for undergraduate programmes are further separated into two portions, with eligibility for basic education and English proficiency differing for each:

• Certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas are the first three levels of education.

Basic Instruction:

Each certificate and diploma course has its own set of requirements (students need to check this on the dedicated course page on the university website)

Proficiency in English (either):

• Academic IELTS: a minimum of 5.5 bands overall (no less than 5 in each section)
• TOEFL: An aggregate score of 55 is required (Listening: 9, Speaking: 16, Reading: 10, Writing: 18)
• PTE Academic: An total score of 42-49 is required (with no section score less than 40)
• Advanced (CAE) at the University of Cambridge requires a minimum score of 162 overall (no less than 154 in individual section)
• Achieved in VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 4)

Bachelor's Degrees 

Basic Instruction:

• Grade 12 in relevant discipline equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate

Proficiency in English (either):

• Academic IELTS: Minimum of 6 bands overall (no less than 6 in each section)
• TOEFL: An aggregate score of 67 is required (Listening: 12, Speaking: 18, Reading: 15, Writing: 21)
• PTE Academic: A minimum total score of 50-67 is required (with no section score less than 50)
• CAE: Minimum total score of 169 (no less than 169 in individual section)
   
• Achieved VU English – EAP (Level 5)