Exams Required to Study in Australia for Bangladeshi Students

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Exams Required to Study in Australia

Australia is one of the best study destinations in the world. Students from all around the world move to Australia for higher education. More than 400,000 international students move to Australia every year for their studies. It creates tough competition, and students must take an exam to prove themselves.

Thus, international students need to appear for two types of tests. These tests that students need to appear for are English proficiency tests and entrance exams. Sometimes, students may also be enrolled based on their academic scores. But, students must give at least one exam to enrol in any of the top Australian universities.

English proficiency tests are exams that assess a student's fluency in the English language. All international students must appear in English tests like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, etc. On the other hand, entrance tests may assess a student's knowledge of a subject. For example, undergraduate students need to appear for Sat or Act, while graduate students appear for GRE or GMAT. Each of these exams assesses different topics and is for various courses. 

Why Study in Australia?

Australia is a growing nation and is the third most popular choice for higher education among students. Students prefer to study in Australia, mainly because of its diverse culture, high-quality education, and friendly people.

Given below are the detailed benefits of studying in Australia.

  • A graduate degree from Australia is recognized globally. It gives a good impression of the student because of the high reputation of the Australian education system.
  • Australia's cost of living and tuition fees are comparatively low compared to other countries. Australia also provides a high standard of living for students.
  • While attending school in Australia, students may work up to 20 hours a week part-time. Thus, they can manage their finances and studies hand in hand.
  • Students can also avail the benefits of many scholarships. These are set by the government or the university and reduce financial strains.
  • Australian universities and colleges offer a wide range of courses and degrees. Students can choose between higher education, vocational education, or English language training. Students can also move between qualification levels and institutions.
  • Australia is frequently developing new technologies and innovations. Thus, students can get many opportunities to work in scientific research.

Exams to Study in Australia: Bangladeshi Student Application Fees

International students must appear for all the necessary exams to study in Australia. They can register for this exam online and pay the registration fees. The fees can be paid through an online money transfer or credit/debit card. Students may also need to submit additional costs in case of late registration.

Given below are the registration fees for different exams:

Exam

Registration Fees (in BDT)

GMAT

21,472

IELTS

17,248

TOEFL

13,456 – 21,025 (Varies depending on test location)

CAE

7,040

PTE

15,605

SAT

8,800

ACT

13,577 – 14,583

ISAT

9,375

MCAT

27,457

LSAT

4,457

UMAT

20,924

English Proficiency Requirements to Study in Australia

English proficiency tests assess a student's English language skills and are a requirement for admission in Australia. All students, except those from native English-speaking countries, must appear for these tests. Other than university admission, these are useful for visa purposes.

Students can appear on one of the four English tests – IELTS, CAE, TOEFL, and PTE. The course requires students to meet other exam requirements. Students will only get admitted based on their English tests and academic scores.

Below are details of different English proficiency tests:

IELTS, or International English Language Testing System, is the most commonly accepted English test. Students can register for this test via the official website. They can also note offline by downloading the IELTS application form and submitting it by courier. Australia requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 to admit students. But to be admitted to a reputable university, pupils must achieve a score of 7.0 overall.

  • CAE: Cambridge Advanced English Test

Cambridge Advanced English test is conducted by the University of Cambridge ESOL. This exam is for students applying for undergraduate courses. Students may take these exams during standard 11 or 12, as the results are valid for two years. Students can give these exams as computer-based or paper-based tests. It has five sections: writing, speaking, reading, usage of English, and listening. CAE scores are in the form of grades with CEFR levels. One must score between 60-79 or a C1 to enrol in any university.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is an internet-based 120-mark test consisting of 4 sections with 30 marks in each area. These four sections are speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Students can register for this exam online through the website and app or offline through a courier.

Students must score at least 90 on the TOEFL to get admitted to any university. But, getting a score of 100 – 110 is considered outstanding.

Pearson Test of English is a 3-hour computer-based exam. It is a 90-point test with four sections: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Students can register for this exam by creating an account on the official PTE portal. Students must score at least 72 or above marks to enrol in a university. 

How to Study in Australia without IELTS or TOEFL

Students don't necessarily need to give IELTS or TOEFL to get into university. If they have completed five years of the academic curriculum with English as a primary language, they don't need to appear for any English test.

Some universities take students on the acceptance of an English program at the university before the course. These universities are - the University of Adelaide and Macquarie University.

While others accept CAE or PTE test scores instead of IELTS and TOEFL, these universities are – Bond University and the University of South Australia.

Students can also enrol in universities if English is their secondary medium of education. Universities accepting students are the University of Southern Queensland, the Swinburne University of Technology, and Bond University. Lastly, students can get admitted to the University of Southern Queensland by undertaking USQ pathway programs.

Admission Tests to Study in Australia

Students must give different admission tests if they wish to study in Australia. These tests depend on a student's course and university. Students must check in the university before applying for any admission test.

Exams to Study Undergraduate Programs in Australia

Students can enrol in undergraduate degrees in Australia after finishing their 12th class or equivalent. Also required is documentation of their English language skills. SAT and ACT are not necessary for UG admission in Australia. But, students can provide scores on SAT and ACT as English proficiency scores.

Given below are all the admission tests that students can appear for:

Exam

Details

Accepted By

Duration

Sections

Fees

Validity

UMAT

Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Admission

It is conducted by the ACER in New Zealand and Australia.

It is especially for students who wish to study health and medicine in Australia.

University of New South Wales

University of Newcastle

University of Western Australia

Charles Darwin University

University of Queensland

Flinders University

University of Adelaide

Monash University

La Trobe University 

3 hours

4 (Critical Thinking, Understanding People, Abstract Non-Verbal Reasoning and Problem Solving,)

20,924

1 year

ISAT

International Student Admission Test

It is for students who want to pursue healthcare, pathology, therapy, or medicine.

The minimum marks required are 60.

Registration can be done online or by telephone.

Flinders University

Monash University

University of New South Wales

University of Queensland

University of Western Australia

University Western Australia

University of Western Sydney

3 hours

Critical Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning

9,375

2 years

LSAT

Law School Admission Test

It is taken on behalf of the Law School Admission Council.

It is especially for students who wish to pursue UG or PG-level law courses.

Students can register for this test via its online portal.

 

2 hours 20 minutes

4 (reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, and logical reasoning I and II)

4,457

5 years

Exams to Study Postgraduate Courses in Australia

Students also need admission tests to pursue PG degrees in Australia. Some tests they can appear for are GMAT for management courses, MCAT for medical courses, and LSAT for law. But, GRE is not accepted in most Australian universities and is quite unpopular.

Given below are details about each of these tests:

Exam

Details

Accepted By

Fees

Sections

Duration

Validity

GMAT

Graduate Management Admission Test

It is a Computer-based exam for students who wish to pursue management courses in Australia

Students can register online via the GMAT portal. 

Students must aim for a score of 680 or above to get admitted to any good university.

Melbourne Business School (University of Melbourne)

Monash Business School (Monash University)

Australian Graduate School of Management (University of New South Wales)

University of Queensland Business School

21,472

4 (Writing, integrated reasoning, verbal, quantitative)

3 hours 7 minutes

5 years

MCAT

Medical College Admissions Test

It is a Computer Based Test for students who wish to study medical courses in Australia

Students can give this test 2 times a year – January and September

Students can register for this test via its online portal.

Students must aim for a score between 472 to 528 with 118 to 132 in each section. 

Griffith Medical School

Melbouone Medical School

Sydney Medical School

27,468

5 (Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior, Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills and Void Questions)

7 hours 27 minutes

3 years

LSAT

Law School Admission Test

It is taken on behalf of the Law School Admission Council.

It is especially for students who wish to pursue UG or PG-level law courses.

Students can register for this test via its online portal

Adelaide Law School

Melbourne Law School

Faculty of Law at Monash University

Faculty of Law at the University of Western Australia

4,457

4 (reading comprehension, analytical reasoning, and logical reasoning I and II)

2 hours 20 minutes

5 years

Exams Required to Study for Doctorate Degree

Test

Details

Sections

Fees

Duration

Validity

GRE

  • Graduate Record Examination
  • It is especially for students who wish to pursue graduate studies in Australia
  • It is of 2 types – Subject Test or General Test
  • Students can appear for this exam according to their comfort as it is held multiple times a year.
  • Students can also give this exam at home by opting for GRE at home. 
  • Students can opt for either Paper-based or Computer Based Test.
  • Students must score at least 152 in verbal, 153 in quantitative, and 4.0 in writing.
  • Students can register for the GRE via the online portal or by calling the RRC.

3 sections - Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning

19,827

GRE Subject Test: 2 hours 50 minutes


GRE General Test: 3 hours 45 minutes

5 years

GMAT

  • Graduate Management Admission Test
  • It is a Computer-based exam for students who wish to pursue management courses in Australia
  • Students can register online via the GMAT portal. 
  • Students must aim for a score of 680 or above to get admitted to any good university.

4 (Writing, integrated reasoning, verbal, quantitative)

21,472

3 hours 7 minutes

5 years

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