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Students will need to meet the University's English Language Requirements as well as the following minimum academic requirements to be considered for admission.

Diploma Pathways Programs

High School Graduation: 50% +

Please note: Students who successfully complete a Diploma Pathway Program may be eligible to enter into the 2nd year of a range of ACU Bachelor Degrees.

Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degrees

Algeria

Algerian Baccalaureate with an overall grade of 15.

Botswana

Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School Studies.

An ACU Diploma Pathway Program will meet this entry requirement.

Ethiopia

Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School Studies.

An ACU Diploma Pathway Program will meet this entry requirement.

Ghana

Two 'C' level passes or three 'D' level passes in the Cambridge GCE 'A' level Examination OR West African Senior School Certificate (Aggregate of 26 in best 6 subjects).

Kenya

Successful completion of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)with aggregate score of 76 or higher in maximum 8 subjects or approximately B grade average 

Mauritius

Two 'C' level passes or three 'D' level passes in the Cambridge GCE 'A' level Examination.

Nigeria

Two 'C' level passes or three 'D' level passes in the Cambridge GCE 'A' level Examination.

Seychelles

Two 'C' level passes or three 'D' level passes in the Cambridge GCE 'A' level Examination.

South Africa

Successful completion of the Senior Certificate with Matriculation Examination with a minimum grade C pass.

Sudan

Successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School Studies.

An ACU Diploma Pathway Program will meet this entry requirement.

Tanzania

Two 'C' level passes or three 'D' level passes in the Cambridge GCE 'A' level Examination.

Zambia

Two 'C' level passes or three 'D' level passes in the Cambridge GCE 'A' level Examination.

Zimbabwe

Two 'C' level passes or three 'D' level passes in the Cambridge GCE 'A' level Examination.

Postgraduate (Masters) Degrees

A Bachelor Degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor Degree with a pass that is acceptable to the university. Please note there may be additional entry requirements for some programs - see postgraduate courses for more information.