English Language Proficiency
The University of Newcastle is committed to offering its educational programs to students from a broad range of backgrounds, cultures and languages. In doing so, it recognises its responsibility to ensure all students, including those whose first language is not English, have sufficient proficiency to undertake the program of their choice.
All applicants must demonstrate that they meet the English Language Proficiency requirements of their program prior to their admission. Applicants should review the University of Newcastle English Proficiency Policy and English Language Proficiency Procedure.
Many applicants will be able to satisfy these requirements by holding certain qualifications undertaken in English, from a specific list of countries. If you have lodged an application for admission, and you do not automatically satisfy the requirements, you will be advised of this and will be requested to provide additional documentation.
English Language Pathways
The University of Newcastle Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre (PALS) offers English language courses for all levels of students.
Visit the English Language Bridging Program (ELBP) (formerly ELICOS) website to learn more about studying English.
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.