All students must meet minimum academic and English language requirements to be eligible to study with us.
For international students studying an Australian Year 12 qualification, your selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment factors you may be eligible for.
If you’re an international student who has not completed an Australian Year 12, we recognise a number of international qualifications for direct entry.
Entry requirements for Charles Sturt University courses vary from country to country. Some courses have specific academic requirements for international students. Refer to the International admissions matrix for country and course details.
Applicants with a combination of domestic and international qualifications will be assessed on the basis of their highest eligible qualification.
All applications are assessed on a case by case basis.
You can normally meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for entry to most Charles Sturt University courses by doing one of the following:
Please note: The published Charles Sturt English language proficiency (ELP) requirements represent the minimum requirements for each course. Further English language requirements may apply as part of the University's assessment of the Genuine Student requirement and the University may set separate English requirements in accordance with international student visa (subclass 500) processing.
If you're applying for any of the courses below, you'll need to demonstrate a higher English language proficiency. To see these specific requirements, click on the course link to visit the online course brochure. For information on how we use English language tests other than IELTS, please view the Charles Sturt concordance tables section.
We'll consider that you have sufficient English Language Proficiency, in courses not requiring a higher standard of English Language Proficiency, if you fall into one of the following two groups.
Please note: Charles Sturt may set separate English requirements linked to Genuine Student processing for international student visa (subclass 500) purposes.
You were born in one of the following eligible countries, have completed at least one qualification in that country, and the language in which the qualification was undertaken was English – OR – while you were not born in one of the following eligible countries, you completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time university study in one of these countries, and the language in which the qualification was undertaken was English.
Eligible countries:
You have completed a qualification from the following list and obtained the outlined minimum requirement:
| Minimum requirement | |
|---|---|
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 4 or higher* | Successful completion of Award |
| Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 5 from an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO)* | Minimum of 1-year study at Diploma level |
| Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) | Cambridge CAE Level B1 – overall score 169, no section less than 162 = IELTS 6.0; Cambridge CAE Level B2 – overall score 176, no section less than 169 = IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0; Cambridge CAE Level C1 – overall score 185, no section less than 169 = IELTS 7.0 with no band below 6.0 Cambridge CAE Level C1 – overall score 185, no section less than 176 = IELTS 7.0 with no band below 6.5 |
| Danish High School English | A score of 7 in English A or 10 in English B (from test results after August 1st 2007). Results must be no older than 5 years from proposed course start date. |
| Edinburgh Napier University in partnership with Yunnan University of Finance and Economics (YUFE) | Successful completion of the award (Bachelor of Arts in Financial Services at Edinburgh Napier University and Bachelor of Economics at YUFE) |
| Eynesbury Foundation Studies Program (FSP) (Navitas Group) | Minimum overall grade of 320 out of 500 |
| Finnish High School English | A score of 8 or above (results must be no older than 5 years from proposed course start date) |
| Focus Language School English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 2 | Successful completion of EAP 2 with pass = IELTS 6.0 |
| GCE- A level Singapore or UK | C Pass in Humanities subject |
| German DAAD language test | Minimum of 2 A scores and no score below B |
| GSCE/GCE 'O' level from UK or Singapore | B Pass in English |
| Hawthorn Melbourne English Language Centre | English for Academic Purposes EAP 3 final result:
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| HKALE (Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination) | D Pass in Use of English |
| HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) | Minimum of 3 in English Language |
| International Baccalaureate | English A2 at higher or standard level |
| IRI Diploma in English | Successful completion of Award |
| Keuka College in partnership with Yunnan University of Finance and Economics (YUFE) | Successful completion of the award (Bachelor of Science Management at Keuka College and Bachelor of Economics at YUFE) |
| Navitas English* | Academic English 3 Pass 60% with no skill less than 55% = IELTS 6.0 and no band less than 5.5; Academic English 4 Pass 60% with no skill less than 55% = IELTS 6.5 and no band less than 6.0; Pass 70% with no skill less than 60% = IELTS 7.0 and no band less than 6.5. |
| Navitas International Foundation Year (NIFY) | Navitas International Foundation Year with a passing grade of 320/500 to direct entry into Undergraduate courses. |
| New South Wales Higher School Certificate* or equivalent | Successful completion of Award |
| Norwegian High School English | A score of 4 or above (results must be no older than 5 years from proposed course start date) |
| Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI) | Online Pre-Sessional English Course (OPSE) Pass with a score of 5 = IELTS 5.5 overall band score deemed equivalent; Online Pre-Sessional English Course (OPSE) Pass with a score of 6 = IELTS 6.0 overall band score deemed equivalent; Online Pre-Sessional English Course (OPSE) Pass with a score of 7 = IELTS 6.5 overall band score deemed equivalent; Online Pre-Sessional English Course (OPSE) Pass with a score of 8 = IELTS 7.0 overall band score deemed equivalent; Academic Pathway Language modules (Foundation & Pre-master’s) Pass with a score of 6 = IELTS 6.0 overall band score deemed equivalent; Academic Pathway Language modules (Foundation & Pre-master’s) Pass with a score of 7 = IELTS 6.5 overall band score deemed equivalent; Academic Pathway Language modules (Foundation & Pre-master’s) Pass with a score of 8 = IELTS 7.0 overall band score deemed equivalent; Academic Pathway Language modules (Foundation & Pre-master’s) Pass with a score of 9 = IELTS 7.5 overall band score deemed equivalent. |
| Sri Lankan GCE O level and GCE A level C grade (not applicable for subclass 500 Student visa) | C grade or higher in English |
| STAT | English A2 at higher or standard level |
| Sunshine Coast International College (SCIC) EAP | Successful completion of EAP 3 (Upper intermediate) = IELTS 6.0 Successful completion of EAP 4 (Advanced) = IELTS 6.5 |
| Swedish High School English | A rating of C or above (results must be no older than 5 years from proposed course start date) |
| Universal English College (UEC)* | AEP2 Pass or B grade = IELTS 5.5 overall band score deemed equivalent; AEP3 Pass or B grade, or AEP2 Credit or A grade = IELTS 6.0 overall band score deemed equivalent; AEP3 Credit or A grade, or AEP2 Distinction or A+ grade = IELTS 6.5 overall band score deemed equivalent; AEP3 Distinction or A+ grade = IELTS 7.0 overall band score deemed equivalent; AEP3 High Distinction = IELTS 7.5 overall band score deemed equivalent. |
| UNSW and UNSW College Foundation Programs Academic English | C- grade = IELTS 5.5 overall band score deemed equivalent; C grade = IELTS 6.0 overall band score deemed equivalent; C+ grade = IELTS 6.5 overall band score deemed equivalent; B- grade = IELTS 6.5 overall band score deemed equivalent; B grade = IELTS 7.0 overall band score deemed equivalent; B+ grade = IELTS 7.5 overall band score deemed equivalent; A- grade = IELTS 7.5 overall band score deemed equivalent; A grade = IELTS 8.0 overall band score deemed equivalent; A+ grade = IELTS >8.0 overall band score deemed equivalent. |
| Other | If you don't meet the University's listed English language requirements, you may still be admitted to the course. Please refer to the University's Admissions Policy for further information.
Please note: Charles Sturt may set separate English requirements linked to Genuine Student processing for international student visa (subclass 500) purposes. |
*qualification needs to be delivered and completed in Australia
| IELTS | Overall | Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | |
| 6.0 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| 6.5 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| 7.0 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| 7.5 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| IELTS | Overall | Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | |
| 6.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| 6.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| 7.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 7.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| IELTS | Overall | Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 7 | 16 | 8 | 18 | |
| 6.0 | 60 | 12 | 18 | 13 | 21 |
| 6.5 | 79 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 |
| 7.0 | 94 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 |
| 7.5 | 102 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 29 |
| IELTS | Overall | Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 53 | 43 | 51 | 51 | |
| 6.0 | 53 | 56 | 48 | 55 | 57 |
| 6.5 | 58 | 59 | 53 | 59 | 64 |
| 7.0 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 63 | 74 |
| 7.5 | 67 | 64 | 67 | 67 | 79 |
| IELTS | Overall | Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 49 | 62 | 54 | 56 | |
| 6.0 | 65 | 57 | 70 | 60 | 64 |
| 6.5 | 70 | 62 | 76 | 65 | 71 |
| 7.0 | 75 | 67 | 82 | 71 | 78 |
| 7.5 | 80 | 73 | 87 | 77 | 84 |
| IELTS | Overall | Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 95-100 | 95-100 | 95-100 | 95-100 | |
| 6.0 | 110-115 | 110-115 | 110-115 | 110-115 | 110-115 |
| 6.5 | 120-125 | 120-125 | 120-125 | 120-125 | 120-125 |
| 7.0 | 130-135 | 130-135 | 130-135 | 130-135 | 130-135 |
| 7.5 | 140-145 | 140-145 | 140-145 | 140-145 | 140-145 |
| IELTS | Overall | Listening | Speaking | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 3 | |
| 6.0 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 3 | Level 3 |
| 6.5 | Level 3+ | Level 3+ | Level 3+ | Level 3+ | Level 3+ |
| 7.0 | Level 4 | Level 4 | Level 4 | Level 4 | Level 4 |
| 7.5 | Level 4 | Level 4 | Level 4 | Level 4 | Level 4 |
