Study in Australia without IELTS for Indian Students

Most universities in Australia would require a candidate from India to appear for an English Language test. A lot of universities/schools also have waived off their English proficiency test, but this is entirely judged, and the candidate is required to check the same with the university admission people. A lot of times, the English proficiency test is waived for applicants who have earlier completed their education in the English language. Here are 8 Australian universities known to accept applications without mandatory IELTS submission under the conditions above:

• UNSW
• University of Adelaide
• University of Queensland
• University of Southern Queensland
• Macquarie University
• University of South Australia
• Swinburne University of Technology
• Bond University

Bond University and the Swinburne University of Technology also accept other ELP scores like CAE or PTE or waive them off entirely, depending on the case. But then again, applications for the same would be reviewed.

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How to Study in Australia without IELTS?

To answer this question straight, if international students can study in Australia without IELTS, the answer is a big yes, but with conditions. Students looking for admission to the top universities in Australia can apply without IELTS scores only if they have studied in those countries where certificates awarded are recognized by the Australian Education System. And now you must be wondering how. Following is a list of conditions as proposed by some of the top Australian Universities that accept applications even if one of the conditions is fulfilled by the applicant:

• Those applicants who complete their senior secondary from the list of recognized countries and the medium of study is English.
• Indian students applying can get an exemption from IELTS if they can present their AISSCE certificate issued by CBSE. State Board students from West Bengal, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat with 65% or above. 
• Undergraduate and/or postgraduate students who have graduated from a recognized university or institution, where the medium of instruction was English, are also exempted from submitting IELTS scores.
• Students who have pursued a minimum of 1 year part-time or full-time after secondary education from a recognized institution can also be exempted.
• Also, those students who have evidence of English skills honed in a paid or a part-time professional setting, with a minimum of 3 years, are also exempted from submitting IELTS scores. 
• A lot of Indian students have this question in mind - if they need to appear for IELTS for Australia, or if CBSE is valid for an exemption, the answer to this question is no, there is no exemption for Indian students from submitting an IELTS score even if their higher education was from CBSE.

Australian Work Visas without IELTS

Many workers worry about English test when planning to move abroad. But do you know you can get Australian Work Visa without taking IELTS? Yes, it is possible in some specific condition. You don't always need to show English score card to work in Australia.

First easy way is your country. If you hold passport from UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or Ireland, you get IELTS exemption. Government know your English is already good. Also, for popular TSS visa or 482 visa, if you have study for 5 years in English medium, that is often accepted. Sometimes, if a company sponsor you with very high salary package, the English requirement is removed. So, getting Australian Work Visas without IELTS is not impossible if you check the rules properly.

Documents Required to Study in Australia without IELTS

The following documents will be required by Australian immigration if the applicants are applying without IELTS scores to Australian universities:

• Transcripts or mark sheets of the previous educational institution attended.
• Confirmation of Enrollment (CoE), is the official proof that the applicant has been accepted by the Australian university.
• Proof of funds
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• Also, submit a document that proves that the applicant has either been exempted from submitting the IELTS score or submitted an ELP exam score of either TOEFL or PTE in place of IELTS. 

Australia, among other nations, has taken advantage of this political unrest, and globally, Australia has become one of the top study-abroad destinations among Indian and international students. The Australian government in a bid to welcome more foreign students to its shores, has also introduced student-friendly measures such as part-time work options and even Australian post-study work permits, and the presence of a thriving job sector for candidates who successfully graduate from Australian universities.

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