Recently, the new policy announced by Australia** announced that starting in 2024, the minimum language requirements for international students will be increased:
The minimum IELTS score for university graduates applying for a Temporary Graduate visa will start from 60 points increased to 65 points;
The IELTS score required to apply for a student visa will start from 55 points increased to 60 points;
For Foundation Year students, the language requirement is IELTS 55 (or equivalent).
Why increase the IELTS score requirement?
Australia's official website has released a new version of the country's immigration strategy. The report pointed out that Australia will implement a series of measures to control the number of migrants due to the excessive number of migrants previously absorbed.
Australia issued a report saying: ** During the review of the immigration introduction process, it was found that there were serious problems with the previous review mechanism for the introduction of immigrants, resulting in:Many people who have been granted a visa to enter Australia do not have the English language skills to adapt to employment and study there;
Many people who apply for visas with professional skills such as engineering and information technology are actually working in Australia at a level far below their education level because of language issues.
In response to these issues, Australia** announced a new policy that will start in 2024:
For those who have graduated from a university and are applying for a Temporary Graduate visa, the IELTS score requirement is the same as previously specifiedNot less than 60 dl to 65 points;
IELTS score required to apply for a student visa from:5.5 points rise to 60 points;
Australian Home Affairs Minister Claire O'Neill noted that a high proportion of new immigrants come from international students who have come to the country to study in the country
Many of them were brought in to fill in Australia's in-demand professional fields, only to end up in low-income jobs due to language issuesThis increases competition in related industries and makes these migrants themselves more vulnerable to exploitation.
Australia** has also announced new policies in response to these issues.
The new policy is blocked after entryIn the case of "skipping" visa categories, there will also be more scrutiny of second visa applications.
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in the year 2022 to 2023, Australia has added new onesThe total number of net immigrants is as high as 510,000The highest record in the country, with net migration accounting for 81% of the country's population increase.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in an interviewAustralia's new immigration policy will do everything it takes to ensure that the immigrants brought in meet local needs.
What is the impact of the new policy on international students?
Overall,The impact of this new visa regulation on most Chinese students is not very largeBecause there is a clear difference between the IELTS requirements for applying for a visa and the IELTS requirements for applying for schools.
The IELTS application requirements of the "Big Eight in Australia", which are favored by Chinese students, are basically requiredIt is higher than the IELTS requirement after the new visa policy is implementedTherefore, you can still expect to be successful in your student visa application. Let's take a look at the latest IELTS score requirements of the top eight in Australia:
University of Melbourne
Source: From the school's official website).
Located in the city of Melbourne, Australia, the University of Melbourne is known as the "cultural capital" of Australia, second only to CSIRO in the field of scientific research, and is ranked 14th in the QS World University Rankings 2024.
IELTS Application Requirements:
IELTS requires an overall score of 7 for most majors0, no less than 6 in individual items5；
The Teaching Master's program requires an overall score of 70 (of which reading and writing are not less than 7.)0, speaking and listening not less than 80）。
Advantages of Majors:
Master of Banking and Finance Law
Master of Education
Master of Management (Accounting and Finance).
July '24 Semester Application Deadline:
May 31, 2024 (Undergraduate)
April 30, 2024 (Master's majority)
University of New South Wales
Source: From the school's official website).
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is ranked 19th in the QS World University Rankings 2024 and is the second-ranked university in Australia.
IELTS Application Requirements:
Art, Design & Architecture, Science 65. No less than 60；
7. Business and Law overall0, no less than 6 in individual items5；
Master of Teaching (Primary & Secondary) 75 (of which writing and reading are minimum-7.)0, speaking and listening minimum 80）。
Advantages of Majors:
Master of Finance
Master of Engineering Science (Civil Engineering).
August 24 Semester Application Deadline:
March 31, 2024 (Bachelor's & Master's)
University of Sydney
Source: From the school's official website).
The University of Sydney is tied for 19th place in the QS World University Rankings 2024 and ranked fourth in the world for employability.
IELTS Application Requirements:
Most IELTS courses require an overall score of at least 65. No less than 60。
Advantages of Majors:
Master of Business Law
Master of Nursing
Master of Urban Design
August 24 Semester Application Deadline:
July 31, 2024 (Undergraduate)
July 15, 2024 (Master's).
Australian National University
Source: From the school's official website).
The Australian National University has been ranked first in Australia in the QS overall ranking for many years and 34th in the QS world ranking in 2024.
IELTS Application Requirements:
Most courses require an overall score of at least 65. No less than 60；
The Master of Clinical Psychology and the Master of Professional Psychology require an overall score of at least 70, and no less than 70。
Advantages of Majors:
Master of Anthropology
Master of History
Master of Environment, Geography
July '24 Semester Application Deadline:
May 15, 2024 (Bachelor's and Master's).
Monash University
Source: From the school's official website).
With six campuses in Melbourne and branch campuses in Malaysia and other locations, Monash University is Australia's largest intensive research university. In 2024, the QS world ranking is 42nd.
IELTS Application Requirements:
Most courses require an overall score of 65. No less than 60。
Advantages of Majors:
Master of Pharmaceutical Science
Master of Accounting
Master of Education
August 24 Semester Application Deadline:
It is expected to close in mid-June, and admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
University of Queensland
Source: From the school's official website).
The University of Queensland is ranked 43rd in the QS World Ranking 2024. In the 2023 THE Higher Education Subject Rankings, the University of Queensland is ranked 39th in the world and 1st in Australia for Business.
IELTS Application Requirements:
Most courses require an overall score of 65. No less than 60
Advantages of Majors:
Master of Environmental Management
Master of Agricultural Science
August 24 Semester Application Deadline:
May 31, 2024 (Bachelor's & Master's)
University of Western Australia
Source: From the school's official website).
Located on the banks of the Swan River, the University of Western Australia's main campus is the oldest campus in Western Australia and is recognised as one of the most beautiful in Australia. The QS World Ranking is 72nd in 2024.
The University of Western Australia is accredited by AACSB and EQUIS, and its undergraduate finance program is accredited by the CFA Institute and its accounting program is accredited by CPA Australia.
IELTS Application Requirements:
Most courses have a minimum overall score of 65. No less than 60；
MBA, Health, Master of Education related course requirements total 70, no less than 6 in individual items5 points;
The Master of Teaching requires an overall score of 75 points (not less than 8 in speaking and listening.)0 with no less than 7 in reading and writing0 points;
Advantages of Majors:
Master of Environmental Science
Master of Architecture
Master of Business Psychology
Deadline:
There is no specific deadline and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
University of Adelaide
Source: From the school's official website).
The University of Adelaide combines traditional advantages with modern art and rich student life, and is one of the four best universities in Australia after a comprehensive assessment of university students. 89th in the 2024QS World University Rankings.
IELTS Application Requirements:
Most courses require an overall score of 65. No less than 60
Advantages of Majors:
Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business
Master of Computing and Innovation
Deadline:
There is no specific deadline, and admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.
It can be seen that the IELTS requirements for most majors in Australia are higher than the scores required by the new visa regulations, so you don't have to worry too much, after all, if you want to successfully get an offer from the school, you must first meet the application requirements of the school. At present, the eight universities in Australia have basically stopped accepting any online language exams, so you must pay attention when preparing for the language exam!