East Asia and Australasia

Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, with over one third of our students coming from an international background.

Currently over 600 of our students are from across East Asia and Australasia.

Support for Applicants

We understand that it can be challenging knowing where to start when applying to an overseas University. At Durham there is a wide range of support available to students who live in East Asia and Australasia and are considering applying to Durham. We have a dedicated team who are on hand to answer any questions you have.

Information for East Asia and Australasia Applicants

Meet your Representatives

Get in touch with the East Asia and Australasia Student Recruitment Team

Events

See our upcoming events to find out more about Durham

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Academic entry requirements for Australasia

East Asia Entry Requirements

Academic entry requirements for applicants from East Asia

English Language Requirements

English Language requirements for applicants from East Asia & Australasia

Send us your results

Send us aditional documents to support your application.

East Asia and Australasia Partnerships

Find out more about our partnerships in East Asia and Australasia

International Study Centre

If you do not meet the direct requirements, you have the option to study pathway programmes at the Durham University International Study Centre. Find out more.

Meet your Representatives

The East Asia and Australasia student recruitment team are there to help with any aspect of the application process. They would be happy to hear from you to assist with any questions you have.

Eleanor Garrick - Regional Manager

Eleanor is responsible for international student recruitment across East Asia (excl. China) including Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Australia.
Agent Enquires

For agent enquiries, contact international.agent@durham.ac.uk

Eleanor Garrick - Regional Manager

Eleanor is responsible for international student recruitment across East Asia (excl. China) including Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Australia.

Agent Enquires

For agent enquiries, contact international.agent@durham.ac.uk

Email us

East Asia & Australasia Events

Meet the team at a recruitment event near you or online and find out more about Durham.

Live

Date	Organiser & Registration link	Country	State/ Province	City	Location	Times	Representative

Online

Date	Organiser & Registration link	Location	Times	Representative

I strongly believe that the University provides a great international experience because it puts effort into taking care of its international students and creates an environment that makes us feel welcome.

Jessica Sham, Hong Kong

BA Economics

Visit Durham University

You can book one of our personalised Campus Visits to find out more about our academic degree programmes and student life on campus. Visits start with a presentation from a member of staff from the International Office, followed by a guided tour from one of our student ambassadors.

Book now

Australasia Entry Requirements

Australia

New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia Postgraduate

New South Wales

AAA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 98. Subject specific requirements at 75% or above.
A*AA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 97. Subject specific requirements at 75% or above.
AAA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 95. Subject specific requirements at 75% or above.
AAB	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 90. Subject specific requirements at 75% or above.
ABB	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 89. Subject specific requirements at 75% or above.

Northern Territory

AAA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 98. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
A*AA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 97. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
AAA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 95. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
AAB	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 90. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
ABB	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 89. Subject specific requirements at grade A.

Queensland

AAA	Pass Senior School Certificate and obtain an OP of at least band 2 (or ATAR 98). Subject specific requirements with High Achievement (HA).
A*AA	Pass Senior School Certificate and obtain an OP of at least band 2 (or ATAR 97). Subject specific requirements with High Achievement (HA).
AAA	Pass Senior School Certificate and obtain an OP of at least band 3 (or ATAR 95). Subject specific requirements with High Achievement (HA).
AAB	Pass Senior School Certificate and obtain an OP of at least band 4 (or ATAR 90). Subject specific requirements with High Achievement (HA).
ABB	Pass Senior School Certificate and obtain an OP of at least band 5 (or ATAR 89). Subject specific requirements with High Achievement (HA).

South Australia

AAA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 98. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
A*AA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 97. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
AAA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 95. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
AAB	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 90. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
ABB	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 89. Subject specific requirements at grade A.

Tasmania

AAA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 98. Subject specific requirements at High Achievement (HA).
A*AA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 97. Subject specific requirements at High Achievement (HA).
AAA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 95. Subject specific requirements at High Achievement (HA).
AAB	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 90. Subject specific requirements at High Achievement (HA).
ABB	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 89. Subject specific requirements at High Achievement (HA).

Victoria

AAA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 98. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
A*AA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 97. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
AAA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 95. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
AAB	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 90. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
ABB	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 89. Subject specific requirements at grade A.

Western Australia

AAA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 98. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
A*AA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 97. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
AAA	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 95. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
AAB	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 90. Subject specific requirements at grade A.
ABB	Pass High School Leaving Certificate and obtain an ATAR of 89. Subject specific requirements at grade A.

Postgraduate

A 4 year Bachelors (Honours) degree with a 2:1 Distinction, Division A, Division 1 or B+ in the majority of individual component marks. Students applying with a 3 year Bachelors degree would be considered but would be expected to present excellent grades of First Class, or High Distinction and an A in individual component marks.

New Zealand

Undergraduate

AAA	NCEA level 3 with Excellence with three level 3 subjects of 14 credits each, plus 10 Literacy credits at level 2 and 10 Numeracy credits at level 1 or above.
A*AA	NCEA level 3 with Merit or Excellence with three level 3 subjects of 14 credits each, plus 10 Literacy credits at level 2 and 10 Numeracy credits at level 1 or above.
AAA	NCEA level 3 with Merit or Excellence with three level 3 subjects of 14 credits each, plus 10 Literacy credits at level 2 and 10 Numeracy credits at level 1 or above.
AAB	NCEA level 3 with three level 3 subjects of 14 credits each, plus 10 Literacy credits at level 2 and 10 Numeracy credits at level 1 or above.
ABB	NCEA level 3 with three level 3 subjects of 14 credits each, plus 10 Literacy credits at level 2 and 10 Numeracy credits at level 1 or above.

Notes: Where Maths A-level is required level 3 subjects should include Maths, Calculus or Statistics.

Postgraduate

A Bachelors (Honours) degree with a B+ / 70-79% / 3.3-3.9 / 6 or better on the 9 point scale.

East Asia Entry Requirements

Hong Kong (SAR)

Undergraduate

HKDSE

AAA	5* 5* 5 in three subjects from any combination of Group A Electives, Core Mathematics, and Core English Language.
A*AA	5* 5 5 in three subjects from any combination of Group A Electives, Core Mathematics, and Core English Language.
AAA	5 5 5 in three subjects from any combination of Group A Electives, Core Mathematics, and Core English Language.
AAB	5 5 4 in three subjects from any combination of Group A Electives, Core Mathematics, and Core English Language.
ABB	5 4 4 in three subjects from any combination of Group A Electives, Core Mathematics, and Core English Language.

For subjects requiring a Maths A level.
AAA	5* 5* 5* 5 from two Group A Electives plus Core Mathematics and Extended Maths (M1 or M2) OR 5* 5* 5* 5 one Group A Elective plus Core English Language plus Core Mathematics and Extended Maths (M1 or M2)
A*AA	5* 5* 5 5 from two Group A Electives plus Core Mathematics and Extended Maths (M1 or M2) OR 5* 5* 5 5 one Group A Elective plus Core English Language plus Core Mathematics and Extended Maths (M1 or M2)
AAA	5 5 5 5 from two Group A Electives plus Core Mathematics and Extended Maths (M1 or M2) OR 5 5 5 5 one Group A Elective plus Core English Language plus Core Mathematics and Extended Maths (M1 or M2)
AAB	5 5 5 4 from two Group A Electives plus Core Mathematics and Extended Maths (M1 or M2) OR 5 5 5 4 one Group A Elective plus Core English Language plus Core Mathematics and Extended Maths (M1 or M2)
ABB	Not Applicable

Associates Degree

AAA	Associates Degree with GPA of 3.4 or higher.
A*AA	Associates Degree with GPA of 3.3 or higher.
AAA	Associates Degree with GPA of 3.2 or higher.
AAB	Associates Degree with GPA of 3.2 or higher.
ABB	Associates Degree with GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Postgraduate

A Bachelors (Honours) degree with a 2:1 or a GPA of 3.0 - 3.5 out of 4, depending on the awarding institution. We welcome applications from graduates of the following Hong Kong institutions:

City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
Lingnan University (LU)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

Japan

Undergraduate

AAA	Pass year 1 of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject with an overall grade of 85%.
A*AA	Pass year 1 of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject with an overall grade of 85%.
AAA	Pass year 1 of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject with an overall grade of 85%.
AAB	Pass year 1 of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject with an overall grade of 80%.
ABB	Pass year 1 of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject with an overall grade of 80%.

The Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho is not suitable for direct entry. We require students to complete an alternative qualification or a foundation programme for direct entry.

Postgraduate

A Bachelors degree (Gakushi, 4-6 years) with an overall mark of 76%, B+ or GPA of 3.3 or higher.

Macau (SAR)

Undergraduate

Ensino Secundario Complementor

AAA	Ensino Secundário Complementar at GPA 3.2/4 or grade of 19.
A*AA	Ensino Secundário Complementar at GPA 3.2/4 or grade of 19.
AAA	Ensino Secundário Complementar at GPA 3.2/4 or grade of 19.
AAB	Ensino Secundário Complementar at GPA 3.2/4 or grade of 18.
ABB	Ensino Secundário Complementar at GPA 3.2/4 or grade of 18.

The Certificate of Higher Secondary Education is not suitable for direct entry. We require students to complete an alternative qualification or a foundation programme for direct entry, please visit our Durham University International Study Centre website for more information.

Postgraduate

A Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.2 or above from the following institutions:

University of Macau
Macau University of Science & Technology
City University of Macau

South Korea

Undergraduate

AAA	Pass year 1 of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject with a CGPA of 3.5 or an average of 85%, or Grade B+ or higher.
A*AA	Pass year 1 of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject with a CGPA of 3.5 or an average of 85%, or Grade B+ or higher.
AAA	Pass year 1 of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject with a CGPA of 3.5 or an average of 85%, or Grade B+ or higher.
AAB	Pass year 1 of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject with a CGPA of 3.3, or an average of 83%, or Grade B+ or higher.
ABB	Pass year 1 of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject with a CGPA of 3.3, or an average of 83%, or Grade B+ or higher.

The High School Diploma is not suitable for direct entry. We require students to complete an alternative qualification or a foundation programme for direct entry, please visit our Durham University International Study Centre website for more information.

Postgraduate

A Bachelor (Haksa) degree from select universities on the International Office's list with a GPA of at least 3.5 (out of 4.5) or 3.0 (out of 4.3).

Taiwan

Undergraduate

AAA	Pass year 1 of a Bachelors degree at a recognised university in a relevant subject with an overall grade of 87% or higher.
A*AA	Pass year 1 of a Bachelors degree at a recognised university in a relevant subject with an overall grade of 85% or higher.
AAA	Pass year 1 of a Bachelors degree at a recognised university in a relevant subject with an overall grade of 85% or higher.
AAB	Pass year 1 of a Bachelors degree at a recognised university in a relevant subject with an overall grade of 80% or higher.
ABB	Pass year 1 of a Bachelors degree at a recognised university in a relevant subject with an overall grade of 80% or higher.

Junior College Diploma

AAA	Junior College Diploma in a relevant subject with an overall grade of 87% or higher.
A*AA	Junior College Diploma in a relevant subject with an overall grade of 85% or higher.
AAA	Junior College Diploma in a relevant subject with an overall grade of 85% or higher.
AAB	Junior College Diploma in a relevant subject with an overall grade of 80% or higher.
ABB	Junior College Diploma in a relevant subject with an overall grade of 80% or higher.

The Senior High School Leaving Certificate is not suitable for direct entry. We require students to complete an alternative qualification or a foundation programme for direct entry.

Postgraduate

A Bachelor’s degree from select universities on the International Office's list with a minimum grade of 75% or GPA 3.0 or above