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The University of Notre Dame Australia is a distinctive national Catholic university that hosts more than 11,000 students across its three campuses in Fremantle, Broome and Sydney, and its seven clinical schools in New South Wales and Victoria.
According to the Federal Government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching, Notre Dame is a leading university in Perth and Sydney with the highest results for the following indicators: Overall Quality of Educational Experience, Student Support, Learner Engagement, Teaching Quality, Graduate Employment Rate and Skills Development (1st in Australia). Notre Dame also achieved 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide 2017 for the 10th consecutive year.
“Students are at the heart of Notre Dame. We have always sought to educate the whole person, to provide an environment where students have the opportunity to develop the theoretical knowledge and the technical skills they need to pursue their chosen professions, yet also to grow and flourish as individuals,” says Notre Dame’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Celia Hammond.
This approach is also reflected in the University’s unique admission process which is based not only upon one’s academic record but also incorporates the student’s personal qualities, motivation to study, potential to succeed and contribution to school, church or community life.
Notre Dame’s operations are based upon its legislated Objects:
a) the provision of university education, within a context of Catholic faith and values; and
b) the provision of an excellent standard of –
i. teaching, scholarship and research;
ii. training for the professions; and
iii. pastoral care for its students.
Undergraduate, postgraduate and higher research degrees are offered through the University’s nine academic Schools: Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Law, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing & Midwifery, Physiotherapy and Philosophy & Theology. Notre Dame is also home to three leading research institutes – Nulungu Research Institute, The Institute for Health Research and the Institute for Ethics & Society.
Notre Dame’s courses are taught by leaders in the fields and include mentoring and internship programs so students gain real-world experience while making professional contacts.
The University of Notre Dame Australia requires applicants to achieve minimum academic and English language proficiency standards/requirements.
This ensures that applicants are sufficiently competent in the English language, allowing them to participate effectively in their chosen course and achieve the expected course outcomes.An applicant needs to meet the minimum English proficiency requirements, before being offered an interview or a place in their chosen course.English proficiency applies to both domestic and international applicants.
School leaver applicants can demonstrate their English proficiency with documentation in one or more of the following ways:
• A scaled final score of at least 50 in ATAR English, English Literature or English as an Additional Language.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma final score of 4 in English A1 at HL or SL.
Mature age applicants can demonstrate their English proficiency with documentation in one or more of the following ways:
• Overseas secondary qualifications from an Approved Country are assessed on a case by case basis in comparison to Australian secondary qualifications in English.
• Successful studies at an undergraduate tertiary level within an Approved Country^ for at least two years full time equivalent if secondary education was not completed in an Approved Country. Please note, this does not demonstrate English proficiency when applying for Education degrees.
• STAT test with a written English score of 145 or greater (or 150 for Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or any double degree where Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is the primary degree). This is only applicable to applicants who have completed their secondary education in an Approved Country.
• PTE Academic test requirement is 65 or above for each section.
Please note, all Education applicants (undergraduate and postgraduate) who have not successfully completed their secondary education in an Approved Country^ will be required to sit the IELTS Test and achieve an overall score of 8.0 with no sub score less than 7.0. This also applies to the Bachelor of Health and Physical Education (Primary and Secondary) degrees.
MINIMUM SCORE REQUIRED FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDY
School |
IELTS (Academic) Overall result (Lowest Sub-Score) |
TOEFL (IB) |
CAE/CPE
|
PTE (Academic) |
OET |
Arts & Sciences |
7.0 (6.5) |
100 |
185 |
65 |
N/A |
Business |
7.0 (6.5) |
100 |
185 |
65 |
N/A |
Education (including Health and Physical Education) |
8.0 (7.0) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Laws (including double degrees & graduate entry) |
8.0 (7.5) |
111 |
200 |
79 |
N/A |
Nursing |
7.0 (7.0) |
94* |
N/A |
65 |
B in each section |
Philosophy and Theology |
7.0 (6.5) |
100 |
185 |
65 |
N/A |
Physiotherapy |
7.0 (7.0) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
B in each section |
Health Sciences |
7.0 (6.5) |
100 |
185 |
65 |
N/A |
MINIMUM SCORE REQUIRED FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDY
School |
IELTS (Academic) Overall result (Lowest Sub-Score) |
TOEFL (IB) |
PTE (Academic) |
Arts & Sciences |
7.0 (6.5) |
100 |
65 |
Business |
7.0 (6.5) |
100 |
65 |
Education |
8.0 (7.0) |
N/A |
N/A |
Law |
8.0(7.5) |
111 |
79 |
Health Sciences |
7.0 (6.5) |
100 |
65 |
Nursing |
7.0 (7.0) |
94* |
65 |
Philosophy & Theology |
7.0 (6.5) |
100 |
65 |
Physiotherapy |
7.0 (7.0) |
94* |
65 |
Medicine |
7.0 (7.0) |
N/A |
N/A |
Research |
7.0 (6.5 apart from Writing which must be at least 7.0) |
100 |
65 |
Minimum academic entry requirements are outlined in in their respective courses, however most courses require the successful completion of one of the following:
Minimum academic entry requirements are outlined in their respective courses, however most courses require the successful completion of the following:
Accepted English Proficiency Tests:
Notre Dame’s Sydney Campus is located on two sites, Broadway and Darlinghurst. Both sites are conveniently located near public transport, shops, cafes and the CBD.The Broadway Site houses the Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Law and Philosophy & Theology. It is located in the higher education precinct of Sydney, a five-minute walk from Central Railway Station, with buses arriving on the University’s doorstep.The Darlinghurst Site is home to the Schools of Medicine and Nursing, where students undertake studies in a purpose built facility.
Broadway
Broadway is at the heart of Sydney’s University Precinct, only a short walk from Central Railway Station and 10 minutes from Darling Harbour, the Chinese Gardens and King Street wharf.
Darlinghurst
Darlinghurst, known for its shopping strip, cafe and club culture, is situated east of the CBD with Oxford Street running through the centre of the suburb. At night, Darlinghurst comes alive, offering an array of restaurants and entertainment venues. Attractions close to Darlinghurst include the Art Gallery of NSW, the Sydney Botanical Gardens, St Mary’s Cathedral and Hyde and Centennial Parks.
The University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney Campus, offers an accommodation information service to students looking for off-campus accommodation in the surrounding areas. Students can obtain information and lease arrangements from the Prospective Students Office; however no accommodation is pre-arranged or personally provided for individual students by Notre Dame.
Off Campus Accommodation
Our Prospective Students Office provides contacts and listings of the accommodation providers around the Sydney city district, close to the University, and within close proximity to public transport. A wide range of options are available to students at any time of the year.Renting a house or an apartment *
Local real estate agencies or private owners advise The University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney Campus of available properties for rent in the Sydney city district. Rental properties can be furnished, partly furnished or unfurnished. When considering renting a property, students should consider that landlords require rent to be paid in advance and the payment of a security bond equal to one month’s rent.Renting a Room *
There are limited opportunities for this style of accommodation. Renting a room usually consists of a shared bathroom and communal areas of the house, with separate bedroom and study area. Expenses such as power, gas, telephone and excess water are normally paid in addition.
*For information regarding the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 please refer to the NSW Department of Fair Trading website www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/default.html.Sharing with other students
Many students choose to share a house or apartment with other students. They advertise on the student noticeboards or with the Student Services Office. This arrangement involves having your own bedroom with shared communal areas (kitchen, laundry, living room and bathroom) as well as responsibilities for house-keeping. Share housing can offer inexpensive accommodation, the opportunity to share expenses and build friendships and a social network.
Currently there are no scholarships available.