For admission to a University of South Australia course, international applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds are expected to be proficient in English, as demonstrated by:
- Passing an approved test or
- Completing an Academic English program or
- Meeting an approved alternative requirement
The required level of proficiency to study an individual course as a Non-Award or Audit student is as follows:
| Test type | Score Required |
|---|---|
| IELTS - Academic | 6.0 overall (no sub-score required) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | 50 |
| Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) PBT | 550 |
| Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT | 60 |
| University of Cambridge – ESOL Examinations for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (CEP) or the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) | 169 |
In most cases, tests are valid for two years.