Entry Requirements

Our Foundation Studies and Diploma programs extends from two terms (8 months) to three terms (12 months), but your English language proficiency and previous qualifications will determine which course is best for you.

Foundation Studies & Diploma in Arts, ICT and Business

English Evidence – with many English testing centres currently closed we will temporarily extend the time validity for existing approved official IELTS or TOEFL IBT English test scores for 3 years instead of 2 years for English entry. We have also made some changes to our accepted tests and recognitions of score validity. We will be accepting the following English tests for standard English entry:

  • IELTS Indicator
  • TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition
  • Duolingo

For more information on equivalencies, please contact the admissions team.

Western Sydney University International College delivers Extended Foundation Studies Program in Business (CRICOS Course Code 0100885) and Standard Foundation Studies Program in Business (CRICOS Course Code 0100888) under its CRICOS Provider Code 03663C.

Western Sydney University International College delivers Extended Foundation Studies Program in Health Science/Nursing (CRICOS Course Code 0100886) and Standard Foundation Studies Program in Health Science/Nursing (CRICOS Course Code 0100889) under its CRICOS Provider Code 03663C.

Western Sydney University International College delivers Extended Foundation Studies Program in Science (CRICOS Course Code 0100887) and Standard Foundation Studies Program in Science (CRICOS Course Code 0100890) under its CRICOS Provider Code 03663C.

Western Sydney University Diploma Program in Engineering is delivered by Western Sydney University The College (CRICOS Code 02851G), a wholly owned entity of Western Sydney University (CRICOS Code 00917K).

Western Sydney University International College delivers Diploma in Business (CRICOS Course Code 096800G), Diploma in Business 2-Term Accelerated (CRICOS Course Code 097252M), under its CRICOS Provider Code 03663C.

Western Sydney University International College delivers Diploma in Information and Communication (CRICOS Course Code 096801F) and Diploma in Information and Communication 2-Term Accelerated (CRICOS Course Code 097251A) under its CRICOS Provider Code 03663C.

Diploma in Arts is delivered under Western Sydney University International College CRICOS Provider Code 108966D.