International Entry Requirements
Ready to take your next step with us from overseas? This guide will help you understand the academic and English language requirements for your chosen course, the documents you’ll need to apply and the additional requirements for studying in Australia on a student visa.
You’ll find information for both onshore and offshore applicants, including Genuine Student (GS) requirements and the financial capacity evidence required as part of your student visa application.
Every application is different and we’re here to help you understand what’s required. If you have questions about your eligibility, supporting documents or next steps, our Admissions Team can guide you through the process.
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International Entry Requirements
Your Journey to Studying in Australia Starts Here
Thinking about postgraduate study at TITAN? We’ll help you understand the entry requirements, prepare your application and work out what you need to do next.
This guide covers academic and English language requirements, application documents for onshore and offshore applicants, the Genuine Student (GS) requirement and the financial capacity requirements that may apply to your student visa application.
Every application is different. If you’re unsure about your eligibility or the documents you need, our Admissions Team is here to help.
Academic Entry Requirements
To apply for postgraduate study with us, you’ll generally need a recognised Australian bachelor’s degree at AQF Level 7 or 8, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
Entry requirements may vary depending on your chosen course, including any discipline-specific prerequisites. Check your course page for details before applying.
If you’re unsure whether your previous qualifications meet the requirements, contact our Admissions Team to discuss your circumstances.
English Language Requirements
International applicants to TITAN’s coursework master’s degrees must meet the applicable English language proficiency requirements. You may qualify through one of the following pathways, subject to our Admissions Policy and Procedure.
English language test results
- IELTS Academic: Minimum overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score of 79, with at least 20 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 21 in Writing
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Minimum overall score of 58, with no communicative skill score below 50
Other recognised pathways
You may also meet our English language requirements through one of the following pathways, subject to the applicable conditions:
- Successful completion of an English for Academic Purposes program with an external English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) provider, where Admissions confirms that the program meets our requirements
- Completion of at least five years of study taught in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom or the United States
- Citizenship of Canada, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States, where accepted under our admissions requirements
For IELTS, TOEFL iBT and PTE results, the original requirements specify that results must be no more than two years old at the commencement of your course. Please confirm the applicable validity period and evidence requirements with Admissions before submitting your application.
For full details, including accepted qualifications, evidence and conditions, refer to TITAN’s Admissions Policy and Procedure.
Need help choosing the right pathway? Contact our Admissions Team before you apply.
Documents You’ll Need to Apply
The documents required depend on whether you’re living in Australia or overseas when you apply. Use the relevant checklist below to prepare your application.
Onshore Applicants
For applicants residing in Australia at the time of application:
- Certified copy of your passport
- Evidence that you meet the English language requirements
- Certified copies of your academic records and qualifications obtained overseas, where applicable
- Certified copies of work experience letters, if applicable
- Copy of your current visa grant notice
- Copy of your current electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE), if applicable
- Certified copies of change-of-name documents, if applicable
Offshore Applicants
For applicants residing outside Australia at the time of application:
- Certified, notarised or attested copy of your passport
- Certified, notarised or attested evidence of your English language proficiency
- Certified, notarised or attested copies of your academic records and qualifications obtained overseas
- Certified, notarised or attested copies of work experience letters, if applicable
- Copies of change-of-name documents, if applicable
We may request additional documents to verify your qualifications, identity or eligibility. Please check with Admissions if you’re unsure about certification or attestation requirements.
Genuine Student (GS) Requirement
If you intend to apply for an Australian student visa, you’ll need to satisfy the Australian Government’s Genuine Student (GS) requirement, where applicable.
The GS assessment considers whether studying in Australia is your primary reason for applying for a student visa. You’ll be asked to respond to questions in your online visa application and you should provide supporting evidence for the information you give.
The questions cover the following areas:
- Your current circumstances: Your family, community, employment and financial circumstances
- Why you want to study in Australia: Why you’ve chosen your course and TITAN and your understanding of the course and what living and studying in Australia involves
- The benefits of your studies: How completing the course will benefit you
- Other relevant information: Any additional circumstances or information you want considered
Responses must be written in English and are limited to 150 words per question. Additional questions may apply if you have previously held a student visa or are applying in Australia while holding a different visa.
What evidence should you prepare?
Your supporting documents should help demonstrate that the information in your application is accurate and relevant to your circumstances.
Depending on your situation, this may include:
- Academic transcripts and certificates showing qualifications achieved, education providers and periods of study
- Evidence of employment, business activities or other relevant professional experience
- Information about your family, community and economic circumstances
- Evidence supporting your reasons for choosing your course, TITAN and Australia
- Information explaining how your qualification relates to your future plans
If you have previously studied in Australia
You should be prepared to provide information about your Australian study history, including:
- Previous courses and education providers
- Reasons for changing courses or providers
- Academic progress and any relevant course outcomes
- Study gaps of more than two months during an academic year
- Any other information relevant to your study record
If you have experienced circumstances that affected your studies, provide an accurate explanation and relevant supporting evidence.
The Australian Government assesses your overall circumstances and the evidence you provide. For current requirements, visit the Department of Home Affairs’ Genuine Student requirement page.
Financial Capacity: Planning for Your Studies
Studying in Australia involves more than tuition fees. You’ll need to plan for living expenses, travel, accommodation, health insurance and other costs throughout your stay.
For a student visa application, you may be required to demonstrate that you have sufficient funds to cover the relevant expenses for yourself and any accompanying family members.
Depending on the evidence required for your application, financial capacity may be demonstrated through eligible funds, such as money held with a financial institution, an eligible loan, a scholarship or other accepted financial support. An alternative based on parental or partner income may also be available if you meet the applicable requirements.
Current published financial capacity figures
The Department of Home Affairs currently publishes the following 12-month living-cost amounts:
| Expense | Amount (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Primary student applicant | $29,710 |
| Spouse or de facto partner accompanying the student | $10,394 |
| Dependent child accompanying the student | $4,449 |
| Annual school costs for a school-aged dependent | $13,502 |
These amounts are not the total cost of studying in Australia. You must also account for applicable tuition fees and travel expenses, as well as the costs of any accompanying family members.
The alternative annual-income thresholds currently published are $87,856 for an applicant without accompanying family members and $102,500 where family members are included, subject to the applicable rules and acceptable evidence.
Financial capacity requirements may change. Before applying, check the latest figures and evidence requirements on the Australian Government’s Student visa (subclass 500) page.
We recommend planning your finances carefully and not relying on future employment in Australia to cover essential study and living costs.
Employment and Economic Circumstances
Your employment and financial circumstances may be relevant to your Genuine Student assessment.
Depending on your situation, useful supporting information may include:
- Evidence of your employment or business activities during the 12 months before applying
- Information about your current income and financial circumstances
- Relevant tax records or financial documents
- A prospective employment offer, where relevant, showing the position, salary and benefits expected after completing your course
- An explanation of why you have chosen to study in Australia rather than undertake a similar course in your home country, where relevant to your circumstances
Provide documents that are genuine, accurate and relevant to your application. The evidence you need will depend on your individual circumstances.
Immigration History
Your immigration history may also be considered as part of your student visa assessment.
You may need to provide information about previous visa applications, travel history, visa refusals or cancellations in Australia or other countries. If you’re a minor, the circumstances and intentions of your parent, legal guardian or spouse may also be relevant.
Answer all questions accurately and provide supporting information where requested.
School-Aged Dependants
If you plan to bring school-aged children to Australia, you’ll need to consider additional education and living costs. We can’t wait to meet your little (or big) ones!
School fees may apply whether your child attends a government or non-government school. Costs vary depending on the state or territory, school and individual circumstances, so check the relevant requirements before making arrangements.
You may also need to provide additional documents for your dependants as part of your visa application.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Preparing an international application can feel like a lot to organise, but you don’t have to work through it alone.
Start by checking your course entry requirements, gathering your academic and English language evidence and reviewing the current student visa requirements.
If you have questions or need help understanding what applies to you, contact our Admissions Team. We’ll help you understand the next steps in your journey to studying with us.