Eligibility Requirements to Study in Australia | IDP Vietnam
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- Published: 28 February 2024
- Updated: 30 October 2025
Studying in Australia offers you the opportunity to experience an advanced education system, diverse cultures, and have the opportunity to work at multinational companies and corporations. However, what does it take to study in Australia? Is it difficult to meet the requirements for studying in Australia? These are common questions that students who are planning to study abroad often ask. Let's answer your questions with IDP
1. Age conditions
Depending on each family's conditions and study plan, students can choose to study abroad in Australia at many different ages. Basically, the minimum age to obtain a student visa for Australia is 6 years old.
For international students under 18 years old but still want to study in Australia, you need to meet the following conditions:
Be accompanied by a legal guardian including the father and mother
Living with blood relatives
Live with a guardian appointed by the school
Have a certificate of accommodation, committing to safety and legality throughout the study period
For international students under 18 years old, you are not allowed to fly to Australia too early, only enter Australia on the date provided on the documents. And if you want to return to Vietnam during the holidays, you need the consent of your guardian and the school you are attending.
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2. Academic Requirements
Similar to other countries, the first condition to study abroad in Australia will be based on your academic ability in the last 2 years of study. Regulations on GPA scores will vary between schools and levels of study.
Level of study | Requirements |
|---|---|
Secondary school | Complete at least the last 2 years of the program, submit transcripts or copies of academic records |
Foundation Program | Completed Grade 11 in Vietnam |
University | Completed Grade 12 |
Postgraduate | University graduates |
3. Foreign language proficiency requirements
Each university and college in Australia will have its own requirements for English test scores. However, usually, schools will require you to achieve one of the following international English certificates, but the most common is IELTS.
English language test providers | Minimum test score | Minimum test score if principal course is accompanied with either at least 10 weeks of ELICOS or a Foundation (Standard/Extended) or an eligible Pathway program | Minimum test score if principal course is accompanied with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
TOEFL iBT | 64 | 46 | 35 |
Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) | 169 | 162 | 154 |
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | 50 | 42 | 36 |
Occupational English Test | B for each test component | B for each test component | B for each test component |
4. Financial Capacity
4.1. Financial proof conditions
Vietnam has officially been upgraded to Assessment Level 2 (AL2) in Australian student visa approval. This is good news for Vietnamese students to reduce the financial proof procedure when applying to Level 1 and Level 2 schools.
However, if you choose Level 3 schools, your application will be considered as a Regular application, so you still need to submit full financial proof.
Proof of financial means is an important step to ensure you can afford tuition fees and living expenses during your studies. Financial documents must be ready and transparent, as the Australian Consulate has the right to refuse a visa if the information is incomplete.
Proof of financial resources for studying in Australia | Detail |
|---|---|
Total annual regular income and proof of income source through authentic documents & evidence. | Various sources and depends on individual profile & family circumstances |
Proof of sufficient funds for 12 months of study in Australia | Including tuition, living expenses, travel expenses.... |
Other assets and income | Diverse and depends on each profile |
4.2. Documents required to prove financial resources
Documents certifying the relationship between the financial sponsor and the international student
Letter of financial support commitment during the entire study period
ID card of the financial sponsor and the international student (for students aged 16 and over)
Savings book
Documents showing stable annual income
Documents showing assets and other income
Note: documents may change, please contact IDP for details!
5. Visa application requirements for studying in Australia
To apply for a visa, you should prepare all required documents, ensure that the documents are valid and clearly photocopied.
Specific documents are as follows:
Including identity documents such as:
Passport
ID card/citizen identification
Household registration book (in some cases)
Education:
Transcript of the last 2 years
High school diploma
IELTS certificate or other English certificates (if any)
Academic achievements, scholarships
Letter of admission (COE)
Work:
For those who work or have work experience:
Labor contract, appointment decision
CV (job application)
Business license, salary increase decision (if any)
Dependents:
If you are traveling with your family, you need to prepare documents for your dependents:
Birth certificate
Education documents (if any)
Marriage certificate (if any)
Under 18 years old and guardians:
If you are under 18 years old, in addition to the above documents, you need to add:
Judicial record number 2 (if required)
Personal documents
Power of attorney
Confirmation of accommodation for students under 18 years of age
Note: Specific documents may change, so contact IDP for the latest information
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