Overseas Students
CTC welcomes overseas students and provides students with a safe, enjoyable and rewarding place to study. You will be provided with a quality education. Pastoral and academic support is offered to all students.
Note: Catholic Theological College and the University of Divinity do not use international education agents.
Support for Overseas Students
CTC, and the University of Divinity offer a range of services to support and help students to succeed in their studies. For more information, visit the following pages and websites.
Undergraduate courses
Are you searching for your first degree? We’ve got a range of courses to get you started.
Postgraduate courses
Are you returning to study, and wanting something special in theology, philosophy, education, spiritual care or spirituality?
Research courses
Are you wanting to apply your academic talents by shaping scholarship?
Onshore students
- Studying in Australia
- On a Student Visa: Must study full-time and face-to-face.
- On another type of visa: May study full-time or part-time
- For more information visit the University of Divinity’s Overseas Student page
Offshore students
- Studying outside of Australia
- Do not need a visa
- Do not need to study full-time
Language requirements
All overseas students must meet the requisite English language proficiency level for admission to their course, as specified in the University of Divinity’s Admission Policy, Schedule A.
| IELTS test result (or equivalent) | Coursework | Higher Degrees by Research |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score of | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| No individual band score under | 6.0 | 6.5 |
Course advice
Overseas students at the College have access to individual academic staff to assist them with study skills.
Orientation
All new overseas students must attend a compulsory orientation session prior to commencement of semester. Click here for more information.
Overseas Student Health Cover
As an international student in Australia, you and your dependents (including spouse and children under 18) are required to have Overseas Studies Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of your study in Australia. Click here for more information.