English Language Requirements
1.0 All students admitted to a UNE award must meet the University's English language requirements for admission irrespective of the study location or study mode.
2.0 When an IELTS or TOEFL score is used to demonstrate English proficiency, that score must have been attained within two years of the date of application for admission.
3.0 For admission to Undergraduate Awards, Post-Graduate Awards by Coursework and the 4-Year PhD Program, at least one of the following criteria must be met:
3.1 English is the student's first language;
3.2 Satisfactory completion of at least one year of full-time or equivalent full-time study at secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level, in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment;
3.3 A pass grade or better in an English language subject at Au stralian Year 12 level or overseas equivalent;
3.4 For all awards except Law and Nursing an IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band score less than 5.5 (or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 550 in the Paper-Based Test and no less than 5 in the Test of Written English; or at least 213 in the Computer-Based Test; or at least 79 in the Internet-Based Test with no less than 22 in the written component);
For Law and Nursing awards an overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no sub-band score less than 6.0 (or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 91 in the Internet-Based Test with no less than 22 in the written component and 20 in Listening, Speaking and Reading);
3.5 Satisfactory completion of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program at the University of New England English Language Centre, or an equivalent (as recognised by the International Committee) EAP program at an Au stralian NEAS-Accredited Language Centre; or
3.6 Satisfactory completion of an English communication skills program appropriate for specific programs approved, on the advice of the relevant Academic Director or Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning), by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development and International) or her/his nominee.
4.0 For admission to other Higher Degrees by Research at least one of the following criteria must be met:
4.1 English is the student's first language;
4.2 Completion of at least one year of full-time or equivalent full-time study in which English was the sole medium of instruction, resulting in a tertiary level award recognised by the Au stralian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR);
4.3 An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.5 with no sub-band score less than 6.0 (or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 91 in the Internet-Based Test with no less than 22 in the written component and 20 in Listening, Speaking and Reading); or
4.4 An IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5 (or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 79 in the Internet-Based Test with no less than 22 in the written component) plus satisfactory performance in 240 hours of Advanced EAP at the University of New England English Language Centre prior to the commencement of the candidature.
Please note that when students apply for a Student Visa, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) may require additional evidence of English proficiency. If students do not meet the English language requirements they may be required to undertake a preliminary English language program.