Information about The University of Notre Dame Australia

1. Website: www.notredame.edu.au

2. Campuses & Locations (3 campuses)

• 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: View details here 

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

b. Faculties / Schools: View details here

• 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: View details here

• 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: View details here

• 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)

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

12. 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 programs: 

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

For Master of Research’s/ PhD programs: 

• Research proposal
• Published academic papers (if any)

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

14. Scholarships: View details here 

• 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

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

16. Accommodation and Other Services: View details here 

Students may choose:

• On-campus accommodation
• Homestay
• Private rental / shared housing

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