The Gaokao is a uniquely Chinese institution —
the first hurdle on the path for most Chinese students,
but not everyone manages to clear it.
If things don’t go to plan and you’re not willing to settle,
then it’s worth considering another path in life:
studying overseas!!
Today, we want to introduce you to
a popular study-abroad destination that accepts Chinese Gaokao results for entry —
Australia!!
“The Advantages of Undergraduate Study in Australia”
01
Realise your dream of a top university
According to the 2023 QS World University Rankings, 5 Australian universities sit in the world’s top 50 and 7 in the top 100.
A first-tier Gaokao score = an undergraduate place at a world top-50 university
02
Widely recognised qualifications
Diplomas issued by 148 Australian institutions (including 42 universities and higher-education institutions, 67 private colleges, and 39 public technical and further-education colleges) are recognised by China’s Ministry of Education.
03
Lower costs than the US and the UK
Compared with other English-speaking countries, Australia offers outstanding value for money on tuition fees.
Universities offer a wide range of scholarships, worth up to AUD 10,000.
04
A broad choice of fields of study
Fields such as actuarial studies, accounting, civil engineering, medicine, pharmacy, nursing and early childhood education rank among the best in the world.
05
Many entry pathways, short course durations
Up to 6 entry pathways;
2–3 intakes each year;
Undergraduate degrees in Australia run for 3 years and master’s degrees for 2 years, with some fields offering a 4-year combined bachelor’s–master’s program.
06
A beautiful place to study and live
Australian cities such as Melbourne and Sydney have repeatedly featured on lists of the “world’s most liveable cities”.
What’s more, Australia’s time difference with China is small: on the east coast it is 3 hours in summer and 2 hours in winter, while Western Australia has no time difference with China at all.
07
Legal work rights
From 1 July 2023, the Australian Government allows international students to work up to 24 hours per week, with no limit during holidays! International students in Australia can use their spare time to earn living expenses, practise their spoken English and build up overseas work experience.
08
Visas are easy to obtain
Australia has a relatively high visa approval rate. It uses an electronic visa system with no in-person interview required, and processing takes around 30 days.
09
Favourable migration pathways
International students can study a field of study that leads to migration and, after graduating, apply for skilled migration to stay on in Australia.
After graduating, you can apply for a Graduate Work visa of at least 3 years.
“Do Australian universities recognise Chinese Gaokao results?”
(Australia’s world top-100 universities — 2023 QS)
“Pathways into Undergraduate Study in Australia”
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Entry pathway |
Pathway details |
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Gaokao results (excluding the University of Melbourne) |
• How it works: direct entry into the first year of an undergraduate degree. • Suited to: high school graduates with relatively strong Gaokao results • Entry requirements: a Gaokao score above the undergraduate cut-off (each university publishes the admission score requirements for that year’s Gaokao cohort) • IELTS requirement: 6.5‐7.0 • Course length: 3‐4 years (most fields are 3 years) • Applicable universities: 7 of the Group of Eight |
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High school results |
• How it works: direct entry into the first year of an undergraduate degree. • Suited to: high school graduates who did not sit the Gaokao, or whose Gaokao results were disappointing but whose high school results are fairly strong, and who have good English ability. • Entry requirements: three years of high school results, averaging 70‐80% • IELTS requirement: 6.0‐6.5 • Course length: 3‐4 years (most fields are 3 years) • Applicable universities: non-Go8 universities |
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Foundation programme |
• How it works: on completing the foundation programme and meeting the required grades, you progress into the first year of an undergraduate degree. • Duration: 8–16 months of foundation study + 3 years of undergraduate study • Suited to: students who have completed Year 11 (second year of high school) or above • Entry requirements: high school results and English language results • IELTS requirement: 5.0‐6.0 • Applicable universities: suited to students who want to enter the Group of Eight directly but whose results fall short of the direct-entry requirements (excluding the Australian National University) |
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International first year |
• How it works: a 1-year international first-year program + 2 years of undergraduate study • Suited to: high school graduates • Entry requirements: high school results, a high school graduation certificate and English language results • IELTS requirement: 5.5‐6.0 • Note: unlike a foundation programme, a diploma course already covers a specific field of study. Not every field offers a diploma course; those commonly available include business, IT, engineering, media and the arts. • Applicable universities: UNSW, Monash University, the University of Western Australia and the University of Adelaide |
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TAFE courses
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• How it works: a 1–2 year diploma + 2–3 years of undergraduate study • TAFE delivers vocational courses, and TAFE courses can articulate seamlessly into a bachelor’s degree, or you can enter a bachelor’s degree offered within TAFE directly. • Entry requirements: at least 17 years of age, with a minimum of one year of high school results. |
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International qualifications |
• How it works: direct entry into a bachelor’s degree / foundation programme / first-year diploma / TAFE • Suited to: students at an international high school or studying high school overseas • Requirements: different universities have different entry requirements for qualifications from different countries; the figures published by each university for the year in question prevail. |
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