Apply for Admission

The University offers a wide variety of awards, from diplomas to doctorates. Finding the right course of study will depend partly on your prior academic qualifications and partly on your objectives.

The requirements for admission to each course of study are stated in the Regulation and associated Determination which govern that award. Check the information provided on the relevant course page to ensure that you meet the requirements for your chosen course.

Admission criteria

Applicants with higher education study

Students with a prior Bachelor or Masters degree may opt for study at either undergraduate or postgraduate level. Students may be eligible for credit for their prior studies.

Applicants with VET study

Undergraduate applicants are normally required to have the Victorian Certificate of Education, International Baccalaureate or equivalent. Applicants with a prior VET qualification in theology or a related area may be eligible for credit at undergraduate level.

Applicants with recent secondary education

Undergraduate applicants are normally required to have the Victorian Certificate of Education, International Baccalaureate or equivalent. ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) scores are not used in selection of students for admission.

Applicants with work and life experience

Applicants who have the Victorian Certificate of Education, International Baccalaureate or equivalent are eligible to apply for all University of Divinity undergraduate courses.

Applicants who do not have the Victorian Certificate of Education, International Baccalaureate or equivalent may apply to enter the Diploma in Theology, and, on completion, use the Diploma as a pathway into further undergraduate studies.

Additional information

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications are eligible to apply if their prior studies were taken at a Recognised Institution of the University.

English language proficiency requirements

English Language Proficiency Requirements detailed in the Admissions Policy (section 6) apply to all applicants for coursework and higher degree by research awards at the University, and to applicants for single units.

We are a collegiate University. This means each student studies at the University through one of its Colleges. The College is your primary learning community and will provide you with course advice and support services throughout your studies. Our Colleges cover a wide range of Christian traditions and places. The choice of a College might depend on your own faith tradition, where you live, or which course you want to study; each College offers a different selection of the University’s courses.

It is a requirement that all students attend an admissions interview with an academic advisor at a College or School. This will be a Course Advisor in the case of coursework applicants, and a Research Coordinator in the case of higher degree by research applicants. The interview may be conducted by telephone or email or similar means.

The purpose of the interview is to help you choose the right course, to ensure you meet the admission requirements, and to plan a program of study appropriate to your course and your needs.

Checklist to prepare for admission

Important checklist to avoid delays in processing your admission application:

• Consider whether you’d like assistance with your application, admission interview or participation in your studies (accessibility and participation support)
• Attend the interview with a Course Advisor.
• Provide certified copies of official academic transcripts that meet or exceed the minimum academic standards set out in the Admissions Policy. For undergraduate applications, this includes Australian Year 12 or its equivalent, as well as all relevant tertiary courses for postgraduate applications.
• Provide certified copies of your English language qualifications or details of English language proficiency that meet the English language proficiency requirements set out in the Admissions Policy.
• Provide copies of your professional experience: curriculum vitae/resume (CV), letter from employer, statutory declarations or affidavit for self-employed applicants (if applicable)
• Provide certified copies of your birth certificate, current passport, or other official documents verifying your citizenship status in your current name. If you are an Australian Permanent Resident or New Zealand citizen, include certified proof of residency status (e.g., include a copy of current visa).
• Confirm your preferred payment method.
• Consider a credit application or an RPL (if applicable).
• Include a third-party sponsor statement (if applicable).
• Read the declaration on the admission form. If you have questions, have those addressed before signing the form.
• Keep a copy of your application for your records.

Download and complete the relevant admission form if you are new to the University or are applying for admission into a new course. Complete the form, following the instructions carefully.

You will need to submit the completed form(s), together with supporting documentation (either originals or certified copies) to your College before the relevant closing date.

Admission Form

• Admission Form for Coursework Students

Other forms

Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also need to complete an additional form to accompany your application form admission. Check with your Course Advisor for more information about the forms you need to complete.

• Credit Application Form (for students applying for credit for prior study)
• Minor Thesis Approval Form
• Fee Payment Method Form
• Overload Application Form (for students applying to enrol in a greater than full-time load)
• Student Sponsor Statement
• Supervised Reading Unit (SRU) Approval Template
• Underload Application for Overseas Students Form (for students on an overseas student visa applying to enrol in less than a full-time load)

Domestic students

Payment of tuition fees must be provided with the application form. Australian citizens can pay in three ways:

• FEE-HELP: This is a student loan scheme in which the Commonwealth Government pays the student’s tuition fees. Students pay back the fees through taxation if and when the student’s income rises above a minimum repayment threshold.
• Upfront: Students may pay by BPAY, credit card or cheque (payable to University of Divinity)
• Sponsorship: Students whose fees are being met by a third party must provide a letter from the sponsor on letterhead accepting responsibility for the fees.

Overseas students

• Fees for overseas students are the same as those for domestic students. Overseas applicants are charged an application fee of $300AUD.
• Payment of tuition fees must be provided as directed by the application form. Payment from overseas can be made through Convera.

For full details on fees and how to pay, please see the Fees page.