International

Australia

The University of Greenwich welcomes students from Australia on its programmes. View the entry requirements and contact us for further information.

University of Greenwich: A home for all international students


Meet our international student Maria and find out why she’s enjoying her student life at Greenwich. Learn more about joining the University of Greenwich as an international student.

22,000+ international students from over 100 countries 

Ranked No. 1 the best UK university by StudentCrowd Awards 2023

Awarded Gold in 2023 TEF results

University of Greenwich is a popular institution for international students with over 2,500 EU and international students currently studying on a Bachelor's or Master's degree. You can choose from over 400 programmes across a vast range of subjects, including law, computer science and business. With a total student body of 38,000 students from over 130 nations across the world, you will benefit from a diverse and world-class learning experience right in the heart of London.

In order for you to start one of our programmes, you will need to meet both the academic and English language requirements. Below is a list of our standard entry requirements for most programmes, however, please note that some programmes may have a different entry requirement or require further assessment, such as a portfolio of work or interview. Please see the relevant individual programme page for further details.

Why choose Greenwich?


Located in historic campuses in London and Kent, we provide industry-relevant courses that are accredited by professional bodies. You'll benefit from our modern study facilities, including advanced laboratories and libraries.

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements

CAPITAL TERRITORY: Australia Capital Territory Year 12 Certificate with a minimum grade of 65%/3.5 or above
NEW SOUTH WALES: Higher School Certificate (HSC) with a minimum grade of 65%/3.5 or above
NORTHERN TERRITORY: achieving Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET) with a minimum grade of 65%/3.5 or above
QUEENSLAND: Queensland Certificate of Education and Training (QCE) with a minimum grade of SA (Sound Achievement)
SOUTH AUSTRALIA: South Australia Certificate of Education (SACE) with a minimum grade of 65%/grade C
TASMANIA: Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) with a minimum grade SA (Satisfactory Achievement)
VICTORIA: Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum grade of 65%/3.5 or above
WESTERN AUSTRALIA: Western Australia Certificate of Education (WACE) with a minimum grade C (Sound Achievement)
Some Bachelor's degrees allow advanced entry to year 2 or year 3, depending on your study history.
Please contact the International Office, International@gre.ac.uk for more information

For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at school/college to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.

English language entry requirements

  • Nationals of Australia + graduates of a bachelor/masters degree from Australia are exempt from IELTS

For details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.

Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.

Academic entry requirements

For entry to our Master's programmes, you will need to have met the following:

  • 2:2 equivalent: 4 year bachelor degree with a minimum grade of 60%
  • 2:1 equivalent: 4 year bachelor degree with a minimum grade of 70%

For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at university to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.

English language entry requirements

  • Nationals of Australia + graduates of a bachelor/masters degree from Australia are exempt from IELTS

For details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.

Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.

IELTS exemption: Graduate of a bachelor or masters degree from Australia. Please note this waiver does not apply if the degree was only partially studied in Australia.

As an international student that has studied abroad before, I can wholeheartedly say that I have never felt more welcome and accepted than at University of Greenwich. I have attended every class with the greatest interest, and loved every minute. I couldn’t have chosen a better university.

- Marla Mata, Graduate of MSc Financial Management and Risk

Greenwich has one of the most interesting curricula among London universities and offers the opportunity to learn all schools of thought, equipping you with a number of tools.

- Craig Joseph, BA Business Economics

The magic of the University of Greenwich is its ability to make an individual feel like they belong to a community...

- Natalia Andrea Dorado Castaneda, BSc Business Computing

How to apply

Undergraduate courses

International applicants who wish to study at undergraduate (Bachelor‘s) level can either apply through one of our trusted agents below or direct to us via UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service).

Postgraduate courses

International applicants who wish to study at postgraduate (Master’s) level with us can either apply directly using our online application form or through one of our one of our trusted agents below.

Agents

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