Entry requirements
GPA requirements
Undergraduate admissions: Students are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0/4.0 or equivalent. Students should have completed at least one year of full time study at a university or other institution of higher education.
Postgraduate Admissions: Students are required to have a completed bachelor degree in a relevant discipline.
Gap year Admissions: Students are required to submit a completed high school transcript to be assessed on a case by case basis.
English requirements
Quick Guide to Undergraduate English Proficiency Equivalences | ||||
IELTS | TOEFL iBT | Duolingo English Test (DET) | PTE Academic | |
|
Undergraduate and Gap year students | 6.0 (No subtest below 6.0) | 70 No subtest below: R: 16 | 110 | 52 |
| Postgraduate students |
6.5 (No subtest below 6.5) |
85 No subtest below: R: 19 L: 20 S: 20 W: 24 | 120 | 59 |
Please refer to the English proficiency procedure for further accepted qualifications and requirements.
Other requirements
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.