Information about The University of Notre Dame Australia

1. Parents and students are kindly advised to check the most up-to-date information on the official website:
www.notredame.edu.au

2. Location:

Sydney (NSW): Campus located in the Broadway precinct, near the University of Sydney, approximately 20–25 minutes from Sydney Airport;
Fremantle (WA – main campus): Approximately 30 minutes from Perth and 35–40 minutes from Perth Airport;
Broome: Campus offering programmes in Nursing, Education, and Indigenous Studies.

3. Type of Institution: Private university

4. Rankings – Quality Assurance:

Ranked #1201–1400 globally (QS World University Rankings 2026);
Top-ranked in Western Australia and New South Wales for skills development (Student Experience Survey 2023 – undergraduate category, QILT).

5. Total Student Population: Over 12,000 students

6. International Students: Over 2,000 students

7. Key Strengths:

5-star ratings for student–staff ratio, skills development, and graduate employment outcomes (Good Universities Guide 2026);
Strong in Nursing, Medicine, Health Sciences, and Education;
Career-focused programmes designed to prepare students for the workforce, combining strong theoretical foundations with practical skills;
Academic staff are industry experts, supported by strong industry partnerships, offering real-world insights and valuable internship opportunities;
Supportive learning environment with personalised attention and tailored academic guidance;
Wide range of free support services, including English language support, academic skills, and career counselling, helping international students integrate and succeed;
90.3% of graduates secured full-time employment (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023).

8. Academic Programmes:

a. Levels of Study:
(See details: www.notredame.edu.au/study)

Foundation Studies
Diploma
Bachelor’s Degrees
Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma
Master’s Degrees
Doctoral (PhD) Programmes

b. Faculties / Schools:
(See details: www.notredame.edu.au/about-us/faculties-and-schools)

School of Arts & Sciences
School of Education
School of Health Sciences
School of Law and Business
School of Medicine
School of Nursing & Midwifery
School of Philosophy & Theology
Pathways

c. Fields of Study:
(See details: www.notredame.edu.au/study)

Arts & Sciences
Business
Education
Health Sciences
Law
Medicine
Nursing & Midwifery
Philosophy & Theology
Physiotherapy

9. Study Pathways for Vietnamese Students:

After Grade 11:
- Foundation Studies + Bachelor’s (from Year 1);
After Grade 12:
- Foundation Studies + Bachelor’s (from Year 1);
- Diploma + Bachelor’s (entry to Year 2);
- Direct entry to Bachelor’s (from Year 1);
After completing a Bachelor’s degree: Progression to Master’s or PhD programmes;
After completing a Master’s degree: Progression to a PhD programme.

10. Entry Requirements:
(See details: www.notredame.edu.au/study/applications-and-admissions/admission-requirements)

Foundation Studies: Completion of Grade 11, IELTS ≥ 5.5
Diploma: Completion of High School, IELTS ≥ 6.0
Bachelor’s Degree: Completion of High School, IELTS ≥ 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- Nursing / Education / Physiotherapy require IELTS 7.0–7.5 (no band below 7.0)
Master’s Degree: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree, IELTS ≥ 6.5–7.0 (higher for Health/Education programmes)

Intakes: February – July (some programmes also offer November intake)

11. Application Documents:

General:

Highest qualification certificate
Academic transcripts for the most recent 2 years
English language certificate (if available)
Passport (photo & signature page), if available
Academic achievements / extracurricular activities (for scholarship consideration)

For Master’s programmes:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Two (02) letters of recommendation

For Research Master’s / PhD programmes:

Research proposal
Published academic papers (if any)

12. Tuition Fees: Approximately AUD 28,000 – 42,000 per year

13. Scholarships:
(See details: https://www.notredame.edu.au/study/fees-costs-and-scholarships/scholarships)

Vice Chancellor's Humanitarian Scholarship: 100% tuition fee
Notre Dame International Welcome Scholarship for Nursing: 20% tuition fee (entire programme)
Notre Dame International Master of Physiotherapy Scholarship: AUD 7,500 per year (for the duration of the programme)
Notre Dame International Scholarship – Master of Social Work (Qualifying): 25% tuition fee
Notre Dame International Business and Commerce Scholarship: AUD 10,000 per year
Notre Dame International Welcome Scholarship (Undergraduate): 25% tuition fee
Notre Dame International Welcome Scholarship (Postgraduate): 20% tuition fee
Western Australia Premier's WACE Bursary: AUD 20,000
Western Australian Premier's University Scholarship: AUD 50,000

14. Living Expenses: Approximately AUD 24,000 – 29,000 per year

15. Accommodation and Other Services:

(See details: www.notredame.edu.au/students/student-life/accommodation)

Students may choose:

On-campus accommodation
Homestay
Private rental / shared housing

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