Academic Entry Requirements
Admission to Western Sydney University is highly competitive and is on the basis of academic merit. International students are required to meet the same standards as Australian residents. The following qualifications are the minimum acceptable levels for eligibility and you should not assume that because you have met the minimum level you will be offered a place at the university. It should be noted that certain courses may have special or higher entry requirements.
These are general guides only. Refer to the online handbook for the specific requirements of each degree program. Some programs may also require evidence of relevant work experience.
English Language Entry Requirements
All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.
If your first language is English or if you can pro
vide satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies (secondary or tertiary studies completed within 2 years at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University), you may be considered as meeting the requirement of proficiency in English.
If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.
Your English language proficiency test must be no
more than two years old at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University.
For a full list of the English language equivalences, refer to the approved English language entry requirements .
| Program/ Discipline | IELTS (Academic version) | TOEFL internet-based score | Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses (except the below) | 6.5 overall score, minimum 6.0 in each subtest |
Total score 82 Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13 |
58 overall; No communication skills less than 50 | For a full list, refer to the English language entry requirements (PDF, 83.21 KB) (opens in new window) |
| B Nursing B Nursing (Graduate Entry) B Nursing (Advanced) (applicable to applications for 2020 onward) |
7.0 overall score, minimum 6.5 in each subtest | Total score 94 overall, with Speaking 23, Listening 24, Reading 24 and Writing 27 | 65 Overall; minimum 65 in each of the four skills Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading in one sitting. | For a full list, refer to the English language entry requirements (PDF, 83.21 KB) (opens in new window) |
| Master of Teaching degrees | 7.5 overall score, minimum 7.0 in reading and writing, minimum 8.0 for speaking and listening |
Total score 105 Writing 24; Speaking 26; Listening 28 and Readi ng 24 |
78 overall; Speaking 79; Listening 79; Reading 65; Writing 65 |
For a full list, refer to the English language entry requirements (PDF, 83.21 KB) (opens in new window) |
| Master of Social Work (Qualifying) | 7.0 overall score, minimum 6.5 in each subtest | Total score 94 Writing 24; and subtests 22 | 65 overall; minimum 58 in each of the four skills Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading in one sitting. | For a full list, refer to the English language entry requirements (PDF, 83.21 KB) (opens in new window) |
| Doctor of Medicine and Master of Clinical Psychology | 7.0 overall score, minimum 7.0 in each subtest |
Total score 100 Writing 27, listening and reading 24 and speaking 23 |
65 Overall; minimum 65 in each of the four skills Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading in one sitting. | For a full list, refer to the English language entry requirements (PDF, 83.21 KB) (opens in new window) |
| The College diplomas | 6.0 overall score, minimum 5.5 in each subtest |
Total score 70 Writing 20; Speaking 16; Listening and Reading 11 |
50 overall; No communication skills less than 42 | For a full list, refer to the English language entry requirements (PDF, 83.21 KB) (opens in new window) |
| The College University Foundation Studies | 5.5 overall score, minimum 5.0 in each subtest |
Total 59 score Writing 17; listening and reading 7; speaking 15 |
42 overall; No communication skills less than 40 | For a full list, refer to the English language entry requirements (PDF, 83.21 KB) (opens in new window) |
| The College University Foundation Studies (Health Science and Nursing) |
6.0 overall score, minimum 5.5 in each subtest | Total 70 score Writing 20; Listening 11; Reading 11; Speaking 16. |
50 overall; No communication skills less than 42 | For a full list, refer to the English language entry requirements (PDF, 83.21 KB) (opens in new window) |
What if I don’t meet the entry requirements?
If you do not meet the entry requirements at Western Sydney University, you can prepare yourself for university entry at The College.(opens in new window)