Academic entry requirements
The minimum academic entry requirements for admissions to undergraduate degree is the completion of a qualification deemed equivalent to Australian Year 12 by the University's qualification assessment references. Applicants may also be required to satisfy specific course requirements such as a minimum overall grade score or prerequisite knowledge.
China
Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program; Or successful completion of one year study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution; Or completion of the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) with GAOKAO score required for entry into Tier Two university in the relevant province
English language entry requirements
English Language Tests & Courses
While IELTS remains the principal English language proficiency qualification, listed below are other qualifications which would satisfy the University's minimum English language proficiency requirements. All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
Regardless of CDU's requirements and acceptance of certain equivalents, all applicants must still satisfy the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) English language proficiency (ELP) requirements for student visa applications (if applicable).
| Test / Course | Undergraduate requirement | VET requirement |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0, except B.Nursing and B. Midwifery which require a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.5, for B. Pharmacy and Bachelor of Education (Graduate Entry), minimum overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. | A minimum overall score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 |
| Australian Technology and Management College (ATMC) | Successful completion of English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Students will be required to sit an exit test on completion and achieve a score equivalent to IELTS 6.0 in all bands. | |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 170, except for B. Nursing and B. Midwifery which require minimum overall score of 180, whereas for B. Pharmacy minimum overall score of 175. | A minimum overall score of 165, except Cert III. In Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) and Cert. III in Retail Baking which require a minimum overall score of 170. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of B2. | |
| Navitas Academic English | A minimum overall pass of 55% in Academic English 3, except for B.Nursing, B.Midwifery and B.Pharmacy which require a minimum overall score pass of 65% in Academic English 3. | An overall pass of 60% in Academic English 2 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50, except for B.Nursing and B. Midwifery which require a minimum overall score of 58 with no score less than 58 in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing, for B. Pharmacy which require a minimum overall score of 58 with no score less than 50. | A minimum overall score of 42 with no less than 36 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. |
| TOEFL Internet based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 60 and a minimum writing score of 21, except for B.Nursing and B.Midwifery which require a minimum overall score of 80 with no score less than 22 in Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening, for B. Pharmacy which require a minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21. | A minimum overall score of 46 with a minimum writing score of 21. |
