Country or region equivalency

To meet RMIT’s academic entry requirements for Foundation Studies, diploma and undergraduate degrees, you must have completed a recognised equivalent high school qualification to the required standard.

If you have completed Foundation Studies, the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the Global Assessment Certificate (GAC), you can also check other qualification requirements to find the equivalent entry requirements.

Country and region requirements

Select the country or region where you completed your high school qualification to find the equivalent Australian score required.

Level of study Australian standard Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Higher School Certificate (HSC)
Foundation Studies Not applicable Not applicable Min Completion of Year 11 with CGPA of 3.5 (60%).
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable Not applicable Min Completion of Year 11 with CGPA of 4.0 (70%).
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Not applicable Minimum CGPA of 3.5
55% Not applicable Minimum CGPA of 3.7
60% Not applicable Minimum CGPA of 3.9
Bachelor degrees 65% Not applicable Minimum CGPA of 4.1
70% Not applicable Minimum CGPA of 4.2
75% Not applicable Minimum CGPA of 4.4
80% Not applicable Minimum CGPA of 4.6
85% Not applicable Minimum CGPA of 4.8
90% Not applicable Minimum CGPA of 5.0
Grading / Calculation System     Based on a 5-point GPA scale

Level of study Australian standard Upper Secondary School Year 2 Diploma of Upper Secondary School Diploma of Upper Secondary School + Completion of first year at a recognised university

Foundation Studies

Not applicable Not applicable

Completion with E  grade average

Not applicable
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable Not applicable Completion with C grade average Not applicable

Diploma/Associate degrees

50%

Not applicable Not applicable

Assessed on a case-by-case basis. Requires a minimum of C grade average in first year of university for consideration.

  55% Not applicable Not applicable
  60% Not applicable Not applicable
Bachelor degrees

65%

Not applicable Not applicable
70% Not applicable Not applicable
75% Not applicable Not applicable
80% Not applicable Not applicable
85% Not applicable Not applicable
90% Not applicable Not applicable

Grading / Calculation System

 

Grading scale = A (excellent) to F (Fail)

Grading scale = A (excellent) to F (Fail)

Grading scale = A (excellent) to F (Fail)

RMIT determines if tertiary institution is recognised.

Level of study

Australian standard

Year 11

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)*

British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma)

Foundation Studies

Not applicable

Completion of Year 11 with 50% or pass average (whichever is higher)

Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma 

Completion of British Columbia Certificate of Graduation 

University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable Completion of Year 11 with 70% (based on 50% passing grade) Completion of Ontario Secondary School Diploma  Completion of British Columbia Certificate of Graduation 

Diploma/Associate degrees

50%

Not applicable

50%

50%

 

55%

Not applicable

55%

55%

 

60%

Not applicable

60%

60%

Bachelor degrees

65%

Not applicable

65%

65%

 

70%

Not applicable

70%

70%

 

75%

Not applicable

75%

75%

 

80%

Not applicable

80%

80%

 

  85% Not applicable 85% 85%
  90% Not applicable 90% 90%
Grading / Calculation System    

*Overall average from best 6 academic subjects from Year 12 (C, M and U syllabuses)

 

Level of study

Australian standard

Gao Er (Senior Middle 2) (Year11)

Gao San (Senior Middle 3)(Year 12)

Gao Kao (National College Entrance Examination, NCEE) - Beijing

Foundation Studies

Not applicable 

Minimum average of 60%

Minimum average of 50%

Not applicable 
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable Minimum average of 75% Minimum average of 60% Not applicable

Diploma/Associate degrees

50%

Not applicable

Average of 70%

375

  55% Not applicable

Average of 70%

397

  60% Not applicable

Average of 75%

419

Bachelor degrees

65%

Not applicable 

Average of 75%

441

  70% Not applicable

Average of 80%

454

  75% Not applicable

Average of 85%

467

  80% Not applicable

Average of 85%

480

  85% Not applicable Average of 90% 493
  90% Not applicable Average of 95% 506
Grading / Calculation System   Overall average Senior Middle 2 (semester 1 and 2) Overall average score for all subjects undertaken Score is for Beijing municipality only. For other provincial scores, please contact RMIT International.

Level of study Australian standard Bachillerato / Bachiller Bachillerato/Bachiller + Completion of first year at a recognised university or tertiary institution.

Foundation Studies

Not applicable 

50% or greater

Not applicable 
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  70% or greater Not applicable 

Diploma/Associate degrees

50%

Not applicable 

Assessed on a case-by-case basis. Requires a minimum of 50% or CGPA of 2.0 (out of 4.0) average in first year of university or tertiary institution for consideration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

55%

Not applicable
 

60%

Not applicable
Bachelor degrees

65%

Not applicable 
70%

Not applicable

75%

Not applicable

80%

Not applicable

85% Not applicable
90% Not applicable

Grading / Calculation System

 

Overall average percentage for all academic subjects undertaken in the final year.

Overall average percentage or GPA (4-point scale) for all subjects undertaken in the first year of post secondary studies.

RMIT determines if tertiary institution is recognised.

Level of study Australian standard Folkeskolens 10 Klasseprøve (formerly Folkeskolens Afgangsprøve) (10th form advanced leaving examination) Bevis for Højere Handelseksamen (HHX); OR Bevis for Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) Studentereksamen (stx) Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (hf)
Foundation Studies Not applicable  Average of 7 or better Average of 4 or better Not applicable  Not applicable 
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  Average of 10 or better Average of 7 or better Not applicable  Not applicable 
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Not applicable  Not applicable  Average of 2 Average of 2
55% Not applicable  Not applicable  Average of 2 Average of 2
60% Not applicable  Not applicable  Average of 4 Average of 4
Bachelor degrees 65% Not applicable  Not applicable  Average of 7 Average of 7
70% Not applicable Not applicable Average of 7 Average of 7
75% Not applicable Not applicable Average of 7 Average of 7
80% Not applicable Not applicable Average of 10 Average of 10
  85% Not applicable Not applicable Average of 10 Average of 10
  90% Not applicable Not applicable Average of 12 Average of 12

Level of study Australian standard Abitur/Fachhochschulreife
Foundation Studies Not applicable 6
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable 4
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% 4
55% 3.7
60% 3.5
Bachelor degrees 65% 3.2
70% 3
75% 2.7
80% 2.5
85% 2.2
90% 2.0
Grading/Calculation System Overall average score for all subjects undertaken.

Level of study Australian standard HKDSE
Foundation Studies Not applicable  Secondary 5 with minimum 50% average for best 5 subjects
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  Secondary 5 with minimum 65% average for best 5 subjects
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Minimum 10 points from best 5 subjects including 3 cores subjects, plus any prerequisite as applicable
55% Minimum 11 points from best 5 subjects including 3 cores subjects, plus any prerequisite as applicable
60% Minimum 13 points from best 5 subjects, including 3 cores subjects, plus any prerequisite as applicable
Bachelor degrees 65% Minimum 15 points from best 5 subjects, including 3 cores subjects, plus any prerequisite as applicable
70% Minimum 16 points from best 5 subjects, including 3 cores subjects, plus any prerequisite as applicable
75% Minimum 17 points from best 5 subjects, including 3 cores subjects, plus any prerequisite as applicable
80% Minimum 18 points from best 5 subjects, including 3 cores subjects, plus any prerequisite as applicable
  85% Minimum 19 points from best 5 subjects, including 3 cores subjects, plus any prerequisite as applicable
  90% Minimum 20 points from best 5 subjects, including 3 cores subjects, plus any prerequisite as applicable
Grading / Calculation System  

Points calculated based on level achieved.

Minimum Level 3 required for any Category A prerequisite for Bachelor Degree and Level 2 for any Category A prerequisite for Associate Degree.

Minimum Level 2 required for all other subjects (core and Category A elective).

Category B and C electives may be accepted depending on the program of entry.

Level of study Australian standard All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) – 10+2 Indian School Certificate (ISC) State Boards of Education (Higher Secondary Certificate, HSC)
Foundation Studies Not applicable  (10+1) with at least 60% average (10+1) with at least 60% average Completion of Year 11 with average of 65%
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  (10+1) with at least 80% average (10+1) with at least 80% average Completion of Year 11 with average of 85%
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Minimum average of 60% Minimum average of 60% Minimum average of 65% 
55% Minimum average of 60% Minimum average of 60% Minimum average of 65%
60% Minimum average of 60% Minimum average of 60% Minimum average of 65% 
Bachelor degrees 65% Minimum average of 65% Minimum average of 65%  Minimum average of 70% 
70% Minimum average of 70% Minimum average of 70% Minimum average of 75%
75% Minimum average of 75% Minimum average of 75% Minimum average of 80%
80% Minimum average of 80% Minimum average of 80% Minimum average of 85%
  85% Minimum average of 85% Minimum average of 85% Minimum average of 90%
  90% Minimum average of 90% Minimum average of 90% Minimum average of 95%
Grading / Calculation System Overall average for graded academic subjects, excluding Work Experience and Physical and Health Education, Art, Religious and General Studies

Level of study Australian standard Second year of Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA2 or Year 11) Ijazah - Sekolah Menengah ATAS
 (Certificate of Graduation) And the third year results of Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA3 or Year 12)
Ijazah - Sekolah Menengah ATAS (Certificate of Graduation) And the final results of Senior High School Examination (Ujian Sekolah)  Completion of the first year of a Bachelor  the degree / Sarjana (S1)
Foundation Studies Not applicable  Average of 65% Average of 50% Not applicable  Not applicable 
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  Average of 75% Average of 50% Not applicable  Not applicable 
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Not applicable  Average of 60% Average of 60% CGPA 1.30
55% Not applicable  Average of 65% Average of 60% CGPA 1.6
60% Not applicable  Average of 70% Average of 70% CGPA 1.9
Bachelor degrees 65% Not applicable   Not applicable  Average of 80% CGPA of 2.2
70% Not applicable   Not applicable  Average of 80% CGPA of 2.5
75% Not applicable   Not applicable  Average of 90% CGPA 2.8
80% Not applicable   Not applicable  Average of 90% CGPA 3.10
85% Not applicable Not applicable Average of 100% CGPA 3.40
90% Not applicable Not applicable Average of 100% CGPA 3.70
Grading / Calculation System   Overall average grade from the 3rd and 4th semesters of SMA based on 50% passing grade. Overall average grade from 5th and 6th semesters of SMA based on 50% passing grade. Overall average of Final Senior High School Examination (Ujian Sekolah) based on 50% passing grade. Prerequisites
must be included in the grade calculation.
 

Level of study Australian standard Completion of Year 1 of Upper Secondary School (Kotogakko) Completion of Year 2 of Upper Secondary School (Kotogakko) Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho (Upper Secondary School Certificate of Graduation)
Foundation Studies Not applicable  Not applicable  3 Not applicable
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  Not applicable  4.0 Not applicable 
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Not applicable Not applicable  2
55% Not applicable Not applicable 2
60% Not applicable Not applicable 2.5
Bachelor degrees 65%  Not applicable Not applicable 3
70% Not applicable Not applicable 3.5
75% Not applicable Not applicable 4
80% Not applicable Not applicable 4.5
85% Not applicable Not applicable 4.5
90% Not applicable Not applicable 5.0
Grading / Calculation System Overall average score for graded subjects on a 5-point scale

*Five-point scale

  • 5 = maximum
  • 2 = pass
  • 1= fail

Level of Study Australian standard Completion of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)*
Foundation Studies Not applicable Not applicable
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable Not applicable
Diploma / Associate Degrees 50% Mean Grade C
55% Mean Grade C+
60% Mean Grade C+
Bachelor Degrees 65% Mean Grade B
70% Mean Grade B+
75% Mean Grade A-
80% Mean Grade A
85% Mean Grade A
90% Mean Grade A

*KCSE mean grade is calculated based on best 7 subjects including 3 compulsory subjects (English, Kiswahili and Mathematics).

Level of study Australian standard General Secondary School Certificate (Shahadat al-Thanawiya al-A'ama)
Foundation Studies Not applicable  Completion at any grade.
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  Minimum average of 65%
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Minimum average of 65%.
55% Minimum average of 70%.
60% Minimum average of 75%.
Bachelor degrees 65%  Minimum average of 80%.
70% Minimum average of 85%.
75% Minimum average of 85%.
80% Minimum average of 90%
85% Minimum average of 90%.
90% Minimum average of 95%.
Grading / Calculation System Overall average percentage in all academic subjects undertaken.

Level of study Australian standard Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)(Forecast Results acceptable) SijilTinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
Foundation Studies Not applicable  At least 5 passes at D grade Not applicable   Average of 60% at the Senior Middle 2 level
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  At least 5 passes at B grade Not applicable  Average of 80% at the Senior Middle 2 level
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Not applicable  Minimum average GPA of 1.33 (D+ average)  Minimum average GPA of 1.30 (C7 average) 
55% Not applicable Minimum average GPA of 1.67 (C- average) Minimum average GPA of 1.60 (B6 average)
60% Not applicable Minimum average GPA of 2.00 (C average) Minimum average GPA of 2.00 (B5 average)
Bachelor degrees 65% Not applicable  Minimum average GPA of 2.33 (C+ average)   Minimum average GPA of 2.20 (B4 average) 
70% Not applicable Minimum average GPA of 2.67 (B- average) Minimum average GPA of 2.50 (B3 average) 
75% Not applicable Minimum average GPA of 3.00 (B average) Minimum average GPA of 2.80 (A2 average) 
80% Not applicable Minimum average GPA of 3.00 (B average) Minimum average GPA of 3.10 (A2 average)
  85% Not applicable Minimum average GPA of 3.33 (B+ average) Minimum average GPA of 3.40 (A2 average)
  90% Not applicable Minimum average GPA of 3.67 (A- average) Minimum average GPA of 3.70 (A2 average)
Grading / Calculation System   Only academic subjects may be counted. Cumulative GPA Overall percentile for Senior Middle.
4-point GPA scale for all subjects taken in the UEC (A1/A2 = 4.00, B3/B4 = 3.00, B5/B6 = 2.00, and C7/C8 = 1.00)

Level of study Australian standard Cambridge GCSE ‘O’ Levels Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Levels / Pearson International Advanced Levels
Foundation Studies Not applicable  Minimum of three subjects with C average Minimum 1 A Level or equivalent.
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  Minimum of three subjects with B average Minimum 2 A Level or equivalent.
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Not applicable  Minimum 4 points for 2 A Level and 1 AS Level subjects.i.e. DE/E
55% Not applicable  Minimum 5 points for 2 A Level and 1 AS Level subjects. i.e. DD/E
60% Not applicable  Minimum 6 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. DDD
Bachelor degrees 65% Not applicable  Minimum 7 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. CDD
70% Not applicable  Minimum 8 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. CCD
75% Not applicable  Minimum 9 points for 3 Level subjects. i.e. CCC
80% Not applicable  Minimum 10 points for 3 Level subjects. i.e. CCB
  85% Not applicable Minimum 11 points for 3 Level subjects. i.e. CBB
  90% Not applicable Minimum 12 points for 3 Level subjects. i.e. BBB
Grading / Calculation System     Points calculated as follows: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1.

Level of study Australian standard Preparatorio / Titulo Academico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller Preparatorio/Titulo Academico de Bachiller/Diploma de Bachiller + Completion of first year at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Foundation Studies Not applicable  6 Not applicable 
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  8 Not applicable 
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% 7  Not applicable 
55% 7.5  Not applicable 
60% 8  Not applicable 
Bachelor degrees 65%   Not applicable  Assessed on a case-by-case basis. Requires a minimum of 7.0 in first year of university or tertiary institution for consideration.
70% Not applicable  
75% Not applicable  
80% Not applicable
85% Not applicable  
90% Not applicable  
Grading / Calculation System   Average grade based on a 6 scale descriptive system. Average grade based on a 6 scale descriptive system.
RMIT determines if tertiary institution is recognised.

Level of study Australian standard Completion of Nepal Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII) or Proficiency Certificate (PC) Completion of Nepal Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII) or Proficiency Certificate (PC) + Completion of first year at a recognised university or tertiary institution
Foundation Studies Not applicable  60% or CGPA 2.8 Not applicable 
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  70% or CGPA 3.2 Not applicable 
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% 70% or CGPA 3.2  Not applicable 
55% 70% or CGPA 3.2  Not applicable 
60% 70% or CGPA 3.2  Not applicable 
Bachelor degrees 65%  Not applicable  Assessed on a case-by-case basis. Requires a minimum average of 65% or equivalent GPA in first year of university or tertiary institution for consideration.
70% Not applicable
75% Not applicable
80% Not applicable
85% Not applicable
90%
Not applicable

Level of study Australian standard National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA)
Foundation Studies Not applicable  Achieved NCEA Level 2
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  Achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit
Diploma/Associate degrees 50%  Achieved NCEA Level 3 
55% Achieved NCEA Level 3 
60% Achieved NCEA Level 3 with Merit average
Bachelor degrees 65%  Achieved NCEA Level 3 with Merit average
70%  Achieved NCEA Level 3 with Excellence average
75%  Achieved NCEA Level 3 with Excellence average
80%  Achieved NCEA Level 3 with Excellence average
85% Achieved NCEA Level 3 with Excellence average
90% Achieved NCEA Level 3 with Excellence average
Grading/Calculation System

Grading system: Not Achieved (NA) Achieved (A) Merit (M) Excellence (E)

For further information on the credit requirements for each level and University Entrance (UE), please refer to the notes section below.

Notes

  • NCEA Level 1 requires completion of 80 credits, with at least 60 credits at Level 1 (including 8 credits in literacy and 8 credits in numeracy)
  • NCEA Level 2 requires completion of 80 credits, with at least 60 credits at Level 2 or above
  • NCEA Level 3 requires completion of 80 credits, with a minimum of 60 credits at Level 3, and 20 at Level 2
  • Applicants applying for Diploma, Associate Degrees or Bachelor Degrees must also meet the University Entrance (UE) requirements.

Level of Study Australian Standard Senior School Certificate (SSC) Senior School Certificate and completion of first year at a recognised university or tertiary institution
Foundation Studies Not applicable Average of 7 from best 6 subjects Not applicable
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable Average of 3 from best 6 subjects Not applicable
Diploma / Associate Degrees 50% Average of 3 from best 6 subjects Not applicable
55% Average of 3 from best 6 subjects Not applicable
60% Average of 3 from best 6 subjects Not applicable
Bachelor Degrees 65% This qualification does not give you entry to this program. Assessed on a case-by-case basis. Requires a minimum average of 60% or B or GPA of 3.5 (out of 5.0) in first year of university or tertiary institution for consideration.
70% This qualification does not give you entry to this program. Assessed on a case-by-case basis. Requires a minimum average of 60% or B or GPA of 3.5 (out of 5.0) in first year of university or tertiary institution for consideration.
75% This qualification does not give you entry to this program. Assessed on a case-by-case basis. Requires a minimum average of 60% or B or GPA of 3.5 (out of 5.0) in first year of university or tertiary institution for consideration.
80% This qualification does not give you entry to this program. Assessed on a case-by-case basis. Requires a minimum average of 60% or B or GPA of 3.5 (out of 5.0) in first year of university or tertiary institution for consideration.
85% This qualification does not give you entry to this program. Assessed on a case-by-case basis. Requires a minimum average of 60% or B or GPA of 3.5 (out of 5.0) in first year of university or tertiary institution for consideration.
90% This qualification does not give you entry to this program. Assessed on a case-by-case basis. Requires a minimum average of 60% or B or GPA of 3.5 (out of 5.0) in first year of university or tertiary institution for consideration.

Level of study Australian standard Vitnemal fra den videregaende skolen / Vitnemal for videregaende opplaering
Foundation Studies Not applicable  1
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  2.0
Diploma/Associate degrees 50%  2.0 
55% 2.5
60% 3
Bachelor degrees 65% 3.5
70% 3.7
75% 4
80% 4.2
85% 4.5
90% 5.0
Grading / Calculation System Overall average score for all subjects undertaken in the final year.

Level of study Australian standard Higher Secondary School Certificate (Year 12)
Foundation Studies Not applicable  Average percentage of 55%
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable Average percentage of 65%
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Average percentage of 65%  
55% Average percentage of 70%
60% Average percentage of 75%
Bachelor degrees 65% Not applicable 
70% Not applicable
75% Not applicable
80% Not applicable
85% Not applicable
90% Not applicable
Grading / Calculation System Overall average percentage for all academic subjects undertaken.

Level of study Australian standard Year 11 (Academic Track) High School Diploma (Year 12) – Academic Track
Foundation Studies Not applicable  Minimum completion of Year 11 with 75% average Completion of High School Diploma (Year 12) – Academic Track
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  Minimum completion of Year 11 with 85% average Completion of High School Diploma (Year 12) – Academic Track
Diploma/Associate degrees 50%  Not applicable Average percentage of 75%
55% Not applicable Average percentage of 75%
60% Not applicable Average percentage of 75%
Bachelor degrees 65% Not applicable Not applicable 
70% Not applicable Not applicable
75% Not applicable Not applicable 
80% Not applicable Not applicable 
85% Not applicable Not applicable
90% Not applicable Not applicable

*Grading / Calculation System - Overall average percentage for all subjects undertaken where 75% is the passing mark

Level of study

Australian standard

Qatar Senior School Certificate / General Secondary Education Certificate

Foundation Studies

Not applicable

60%
University Pathways Fast Track program Not applicable 80%

Diploma/Associate degrees

50%

Not applicable
 

55%

Not applicable
 

60%

Not applicable

Bachelor degrees

65%

Not applicable
 

70%

Not applicable
 

75%

Not applicable
 

80%

Not applicable
  85% Not applicable
  90% Not applicable
Grading / Calculation System Overall percentage for all subjects examined in Senior School Certificate or General Secondary Education Certificate

Level of study Australian standard Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate)
Foundation Studies Not applicable  60%
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable 80%
Diploma/Associate degrees 50%  Not applicable 
55% Not applicable 
60% Not applicable 
Bachelor degrees 65%  Not applicable 
70% Not applicable 
75% Not applicable 
80% Not applicable 
85% Not applicable
90% Not applicable
Grading / Calculation System Overall percentage for all subjects examined in final year of secondary school (Grade 12).

Level of study Australian standard Completion of Secondary School or Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level (Forecast Results acceptable) Completion of National ITE Certificate (NITEC) Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Levels
 
Foundation Studies Not applicable  Maximum 28 points from best four subjects from Secondary 4 Express; or, maximum 21 points for best three subjects from GCE ‘O’ Level  Completion of NITEC Minimum 1 point at either H1 or H2 level
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  Maximum 16 points from best four subjects from Secondary 4 Express; or, maximum 12 points for best three subjects from GCE ‘O’ Level  Completion of NITEC Minimum 2 points for 1 H2 subject and 1 H1 subjects
Diploma Not applicable Not applicable  Not applicable  Minimum 3 points for 1 H2 subject and 2 H1 subjects
Associate degrees Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Minimum 3 points for 2 H2 subjects and 1 H1 subject 
Bachelor degrees Not applicable Not applicable  Not applicable  Minimum 3 points for 3 H2 subjects
Grading / Calculation System   Points are calculated as follows: A1, A2, B3, B4, C5, C6 and D7. Points are calculated as follows: A1, A2, B3, B4, C5, C6, D7 and E7. Points calculated as follows: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1
 

Level of study Australian standard Completion of Year 2 of Upper Secondary High School (Year 11) Immumgye Kodung Hakkyo Choeupchang (Upper Secondary Certificate) College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)   
Foundation Studies Not applicable  60% Completion of Upper Secondary Certificate

Not applicable

University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  80% Completion of Upper Secondary Certificate Not applicable 
Diploma/Associate degrees 50%  Not applicable   60%

Completion of Upper Secondary Certificate with CSAT overall standard score of 270

55% Not applicable  65%

Completion of Upper Secondary Certificate with CSAT overall standard score of 280

60% Not applicable  70%

Completion of Upper Secondary Certificate with CSAT overall standard score of 290

Bachelor degrees 65% Not applicable  75%  

Completion of Upper Secondary Certificate with CSAT overall standard score of 300

70% Not applicable  80%

Completion of Upper Secondary Certificate with CSAT overall standard score of 310 

75% Not applicable  85%

Completion of Upper Secondary Certificate with CSAT overall standard score of 320

80% Not applicable  90%

Completion of Upper Secondary Certificate with CSAT overall standard score of 330

85% Not applicable 95%

Completion of Upper Secondary Certificate with CSAT overall standard score of 340

90% Not applicable 100%

Completion of Upper Secondary Certificate with CSAT overall standard score of 350.

Grading / Calculation System Overall percentage for all graded subjects taken. Pass = 60%.

Total score of the best 4 subjects by referring to the ‘standard score’ including Language Arts and Mathematics as awarded on the official final CSAT awarded by the KICE. 

Korean History, English and Vocational Education stream subjects cannot be included in the calculation. 

Evidence of completion from Upper Secondary Certificate must be submitted.

Level of study Australian standard Sri Lanka O Levels Sri Lanka A Levels
Foundation Studies Not applicable  Minimum 9 points for three O Level subjects. i.e. CCC Minimum of C in 2 A Level subjects
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  Minimum 12 points for three O Level subjects. i.e. BBB Minimum of C in 2 A Level subjects
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Not applicable  Minimum 3 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. SSS
55% Not applicable  Minimum 5 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. SSC
60% Not applicable  Minimum 7 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. SCC
Bachelor degrees 65% Not applicable  Minimum 9 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. CCC
70% Not applicable  Minimum 9 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. CCC
75% Not applicable  Minimum 10 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. BCC
80% Not applicable  Minimum 11 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. BBC
  85% Not applicable Minimum 12 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. BBB
  90% Not applicable Minimum 13 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. ABB
Grading / Calculation System   Points calculated as follows: A=5, B=4, C=3 and S=1. Academic subjects only. Points calculated as follows: A=5, B=4, C=3 and S=1. Academic subjects only.

Level of study Australian standard Completion of Year 2 of Senior High School (Year 11) Senior Vocational School Diploma Senior High School Diploma Senior High School Diploma and General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT) 
Foundation Studies Not applicable  70% Not applicable  Completion of Senior High School Diploma  Completion of Senior High School Diploma 
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  75% Not applicable  Completion of Senior High School Diploma  Completion of Senior High School Diploma 
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Not applicable  70% 70% 34
55% Not applicable  75% 70% 34
60% Not applicable  Not applicable  75% 35
Bachelor degrees 65%  Not applicable  Not applicable  80%  36
70% Not applicable Not applicable 83% 38
75% Not applicable Not applicable 86% 40
80% Not applicable Not applicable 89% 42
  85% Not applicable Not applicable 92% 44
  90% Not applicable Not applicable 95% 46
Grading / Calculation System

Overall average percentage for all subjects examined. Pass grade is 60%.

GSAT score is calculated based on aggregate of the best 4 subjects, with the scaled score in each subject ranging from 0-15.

 

Level of study Australian standard Matayom 5 Matayom 6
Foundation Studies Not applicable  CGPA = 2.5 CGPA = 1.5
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  CGPA = 3.0 CGPA = 1.5
Diploma/Associate degrees 50%  Not applicable  CGPA = 2.0
55% Not applicable CGPA = 2.3
60% Not applicable CGPA = 2.7
Bachelor degrees 65%  Not applicable  CGPA = 3.0
70% Not applicable CGPA = 3.2
75% Not applicable CGPA = 3.4
80% Not applicable CGPA = 3.6
  85% Not applicable CGPA = 3.8
  90% Not applicable CGPA = 4.0
Grading / Calculation System Based on a 4-point GPA scale. CGPA as shown on final transcript.

*4-point GPA scale

  • A=4
  • B+= 3.5
  • B=3
  • C+=2.5
  • C=2
  • D+ = 1.5
  • D=1.

Level of study Australian standard Tawjihiyya (General Secondary Certificate)
Foundation Studies Not applicable  60%
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  80%
Diploma/Associate degrees 50%   Not applicable 
55% Not applicable
60% Not applicable
Bachelor degrees 65%  Not applicable 
70% Not applicable
75% Not applicable
80% Not applicable
85% Not applicable
90% Not applicable
Grading / Calculation System Overall percentage for all subjects examined in final year of secondary school (Grade 12).

Level of Study Australian Standard Year 11 High School Diploma with SAT High School Diploma with ACT
Foundation Studies Not applicable
Completion of Year 11 with minimum GPA 1.0 or 50% or pass average (whichever is higher) Completion of High School Diploma  Completion of High School Diploma 
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable Completion of Year 11 with minimum GPA 3.0 or 70% or pass average (whichever is higher) Completion of High School Diploma  Completion of High School Diploma 
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Not applicable GPA 1.0 GPA 1.0
  55% Not applicable GPA 1.5 GPA 1.5
  60% Not applicable GPA 2.0 GPA 2.0
Bachelor degrees* 65% Not applicable GPA 2.5 and a minimum SAT score of 1500 (out of 2400) or 1060 (out of 1600)
GPA 2.5 and a minimum ACT composite score of 21
  70%
Not applicable GPA 3.0 and a minimum SAT score of 1560 (out of 2400) or 1130 (out of 1600)
GPA 3.0 and a minimum ACT composite score of  23
  75%
Not applicable GPA 3.0 and a minimum SAT score of 1560 (out of 2400) or 1130 (out of 1600)
GPA 3.0 and a minimum ACT  composite score of 23
  80%
Not applicable GPA 3.5 and a minimum SAT score of 1610 (out of 2400) or 1160 (out of 1600)
GPA 3.5 and a minimum ACT composite score of 24
  85% Not applicable GPA 3.5 and a minimum SAT score of 1610 (out of 2400) or 1160 (out of 1600) GPA 3.5 and a minimum ACT composite score of 24
  90% Not applicable GPA 4.0 and a minimum SAT score of 1720 (out of 2400) or 1230 (out of 1600) GPA 4.0 and a minimum ACT composite score of 26

England, Northern Ireland, and Wales

Level of study Australian standard Cambridge GCSE ‘O’ Levels / Pearson IGCSE / Oxford IGCSE / LRN IGCSE and Ofqual accredited GCSE / O Levels qualifications (Forecast Results may be acceptable) Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Levels / Pearson International Advanced Levels / Oxford International A Levels / LRN International A Levels and Ofqual accredited Advance Levels qualifications
Foundation Studies Not applicable  Minimum of three subjects with C average (based on A* - G grades) or a total of 12 points (based on 9-1 grades) Minimum 1 A Level or equivalent.
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  Minimum of three subjects with B average (based on A* - G grades) or a total of 17 points (based on 9-1 grades) Minimum 2 A Level or equivalent.
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Not applicable  Minimum 4 points for 2 A Level and 1 AS Level subjects.i.e. DE/E
55% Not applicable  Minimum 5 points for 2 A Level and 1 AS Level subjects. i.e. DD/E
60% Not applicable  Minimum 6 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. DDD
Bachelor degrees 65% Not applicable  Minimum 7 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. CDD
70% Not applicable  Minimum 8 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. CCD
75% Not applicable  Minimum 9 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. CCC
80% Not applicable  Minimum 10 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. CCB
  85% Not applicable Minimum 11 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. BBC
  90% Not applicable Minimum 12 points for 3 A Level subjects. i.e. BBB
Grading / Calculation System   Minimum of C average is calculated as follow: A / A*=5, B=4, C=3, D=2,  E=1, F and G=0. Points calculated as follows: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 and U=0.

Scotland

Level of study Australian standard Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Higher (3 subjects) Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Higher (4 subjects)
Foundation studies Not applicable  Not applicable  Not applicable 
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  Not applicable  Not applicable 
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% CCC CCDD
55% BCC CCDD
60% BBB CCCD
Bachelor degrees 65% ABB CCCC
70% AAB BCCC
75% AAA BBCC
80% AAA BBBC
85% AAA BBBB
90% AAA ABBB

Level of study Australian standard Umumity o’rta ta’lim to’g’risida attestat / shahodatnoma (Certificate of General Secondary Education) Umumity o’rta ta’lim to’g’risida attestat / shahodatnoma (Certificate of General Secondary Education) + Completion of first year at a recognised university or tertiary institution.
Foundation Studies Not applicable  Average of 3 or higher Not applicable 
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  Average of 4 or higher Not applicable 
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Not applicable  Assessed on a case-by-case basis. Requires a minimum of 56% or CGPA of 2.0 (out of 4.0) average in first year of university or tertiary institution for consideration.
55% Not applicable 
60% Not applicable 
Bachelor degrees 65% Not applicable 
70% Not applicable 
75% Not applicable 
80% Not applicable 
  85% Not applicable
  90% Not applicable
Grading / Calculation System   Grading / Calculation System Overall average from Certificate of General Secondary Education.  

Level of study Australian standard Year 11 Final year Senior High School and the provision of the Bang tot nghiep trung hoc pho thong (Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma – Trung Binh/Kha/Gioi) Completion of the first year of a Bachelor degree (Bang tot nghiep dai hoc) program from a recognised university
Foundation studies Not applicable  Completion of Year 11 with average of 6 Average of 5.0 Not applicable 
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable  Completion of Year 11 with average of 7.5 Average of 5.0 Not applicable 
Diploma/Associate degrees  50%  Not applicable Average 6.0 Minimum average score of 5.5
55% Not applicable Minimum average 6.5 Minimum average score of 6.0
60% Not applicable Minimum average 7.0 Minimum average score of 6.5
Bachelor degrees 65%  Not applicable Minimum average 8.0  Minimum average score of 7.0
70% Not applicable Minimum average 8.5 Minimum average score of 7.5
75% Not applicable Minimum average 9.0 Minimum average score of 8.0
80% Not applicable Minimum average 9.5 Minimum average score of 8.5
  85% Not applicable Minimum average 10.0 Minimum average 9.0
  90% Not applicable Minimum average 10.0 Minimum average 9.5
Grading / Calculation System     Minimum overall average score from all graded subjects taken in the final year of Senior High School. Must pass prerequisites with minimum of score of 6.
Temporary certificate of graduation is accepted for up to one year from date of issue.
Applicants completing Vietnamese High School Diploma and applying for an immediate July intake will be permitted to provide official graduation certificate by no later than census date.
Overall average graded subjects taken. Must pass prerequisites with minimum of score of 6.

Entry requirements for RMIT's Vietnam campus

Level of study Australian standard Year 11 Final year Senior High School and the provision of the Bang tot nghiep trung hoc pho thong (Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma – Trung Binh/Kha/Gioi)
Foundation studies Not applicable   Completion of Year 11 with average of 6 Average of 5.0
Diploma/Associate degrees  50%  Not applicable Average 6.0
55% Not applicable Minimum average 6.0
60% Not applicable Minimum average 6.0
Bachelor degrees 65%  Not applicable Minimum average 7.0
70% Not applicable Minimum average 7.5
75% Not applicable Minimum average 8.0
80% Not applicable Minimum average 8.5
Grading / Calculation System     Minimum overall average score from all graded subjects taken in the final year of Senior High School. Must pass prerequisites with minimum of score of 6.
    Temporary certificate of graduation is accepted for up to one year from date of issue.

Other recognised qualifications

Select the qualification you have completed to find the Australian score required for your preferred RMIT program.

To be eligible for entry to an RMIT program from your Foundation studies, you must meet academic and English entry requirements. Additional prerequisite course and selection tasks apply to some programs.

Every RMIT program has its own specific entry requirements. You will find them under the heading Admissions on each program page.

When you have found the Australian Year 12 minimum average score requirement, you can check your equivalent Foundation score at Foundation Equivalencies for:

  • Trinity College Foundation Studies
  • Monash University Foundation Year
  • University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation Studies – Standard and Standard Plus
  • University of Sydney Foundation Program
  • Swinburne University Foundation Year
  • Deakin College Foundation Studies Program (Standard or Extended)
  • La Trobe College Foundation Studies (all streams)
  • ARAMCO College Preparatory Program (CPP)
  • NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY)
  • University of Queensland Foundation Program.

Level of study Australian standard Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) Level 3
Foundation Studies Not applicable Minimum CGPA of 1.0
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable Minimum CGPA of 2.0
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% Minimum CGPA of 2.0
55%  Minimum CGPA of 2.2
60% Minimum CGPA of 2.4
Bachelor degrees 65% Minimum CGPA of 2.6
70% Minimum CGPA of 3.0
75% Minimum CGPA of 3.3
80% Minimum CGPA of 3.6
85% Minimum CGPA of 3.8
90% Minimum CGPA of 4.0
Grading / Calculation System Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

Level of study  Australian standard International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP) 
Foundation Studies Not applicable Completion of Year 1 with at least 24 points. 
University Pathways Fast Track Not applicable Completion of Year 1 with at least 26 points. 
Diploma/Associate degrees 50% 24
55%  24
60% 24
Bachelor degrees 65% 25
70% 27 
75% 29 
80% 31 
85% 33
90% 35
Grading / Calculation System Aggregate scores include bonus and penalty points.

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