University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
2026 Intake – Application Update
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New applications for Term 1 and Term 2, 2026 are now closed for most international students due to high demand and capacity limits.
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Many popular programs (especially Engineering, Arts, Design, and Architecture) are already full and have been moved to Term 3, 2026.
What this means for you
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If you have already submitted a complete application, it may still be assessed if places are available.
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Existing offers remain valid.
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New applications should consider Term 3, 2026 instead.
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Applications for 2027 intake are expected to open soon.
Western Sydney University (WSU)
Master of Secondary Education – Language Test
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Some students may need to complete a Language Proficiency Test (LPT) if:
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Their undergraduate degree does not match teaching subjects, or
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They are adding a second teaching area.
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Test details
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Date: 29 October
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Time: 4:45–6:50 PM (AET)
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Format: Online
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Fee: AUD 400
Australian National University (ANU)
Admission & Study Pathway Updates
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AP (Advanced Placement) scores are now accepted:
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Students with a US High School Diploma + 3–4 AP subjects (score 3 or above) may be eligible for admission.
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New English pathway options:
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15-week and 25-week ELICOS programs are now available.
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One-year Master’s programs are offered in areas such as:
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Accounting, Finance, Management, Law, Digital Humanities, Cybernetics
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Some one-year Master’s programs can be combined into two-year double degrees.
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
New Program – 2026
Master of Biomedical Systems & Technology
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Duration: 1.5 years
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Intakes: February & July
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Tuition fee (2026): AUD 48,600 per year
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Suitable for students with an Engineering background
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English requirement: IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0)
Scholarships (From 2026)
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International Merit Scholarship
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25% tuition fee reduction
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Automatically assessed
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Available for most courses (including Social Work)
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International Talent Scholarship
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20% tuition fee reduction
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Automatically assessed for selected nationalities
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Note: Some Nursing programs are not eligible for scholarships.
NSW Government Schools (DE International)
Primary School Entry Update
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From Term 1, 2027, students entering Year 6 will need:
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An AEAS score of 46, or
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Prior study at an international school
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Otherwise, students may need to start in an Intensive English Centre (IEC) first.
Kaplan International College – Adelaide
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Accepts Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) completed in China.
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Students may receive credit transfer toward university degrees.
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A separate English test may still be required.