Fremantle, WA / Sydney, NSW, Australia · private

University of Notre Dame Australia

UPCOMING

University of Notre Dame Australia does not publish a single closing date. For its next intake (Semester 1), we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead.

At a glance

International tuition: A$33,000/yr
First-year budget: A$64,000 to A$74,000
English (minimum): IELTS 6.0 · PTE 50
Application fee: None
Intakes: Semester 1 · Semester 2
Regional (migration): No
Selectivity: Competitive
Degree levels: Undergraduate

Good for

Lower tuition, from A$33,000/yr
More than one intake a year
No application fee
Accepts IELTS 6.0 or PTE 50

Weaker fit for

Regional migration points, if you study on the metro campus

Derived from the data on this page. Individual courses set their own fees, entry scores, and intakes, so check the ones you are applying to.

Overview

Notre Dame Australia is a Catholic university with a required core curriculum of philosophy and ethics units across every degree, unusual for an Australian institution.

Who is this university for?

Notre Dame Australia is a Catholic university with a required core curriculum of philosophy and ethics across every degree and a strong interview-based admissions culture. It is well regarded in medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, and education. It suits students who want that ethical grounding and a more personal admissions process, and who are comfortable with its religious character.

Admissions

Selectivity: Competitive
English (institutional minimum): IELTS 6 · PTE 50
Degree levels: Undergraduate

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Australian universities do not publish official acceptance rates. Selectivity here is our editorial band, not a percentage. Private, with a structured admissions interview for many courses. Entry is attainable, but medicine and some health courses are highly competitive. Individual competitive courses stay harder to enter than the institution-wide band suggests. How we assign it.

Tuition & first-year budget

International tuition: A$33,000/year
Application fee: None
Living cost estimate: A$27,000/year

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Estimated first-year budget

A$64,000 to A$74,000

Tuition plus about A$27,000 living costs, the application fee, and roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs (visa, health cover, flights, initial deposits). Tuition varies widely by course, so check your specific program.

The living-cost figure is an estimate for Fremantle, anchored to the Australian Government’s AUD 29,710 minimum for a single student visa applicant (2026) and adjusted for the city. Your actual costs depend most on rent and lifestyle.

Academics

Bachelor of Accounting

Undergraduate · Business

Bachelor of Arts

Undergraduate · Arts & Design

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Undergraduate · Psychology

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Assured Pathway to Medicine)

Undergraduate · Biology & Life Sciences

Bachelor of Commerce

Undergraduate · Business

Bachelor of Communications and Media

Undergraduate · Communications & Media

Bachelor of Computer Science

Undergraduate · Computer Science

Bachelor of Counselling

Undergraduate · Psychology

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Undergraduate · Education

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

Undergraduate

The Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of Notre Dame Australia trains students in the science of human movement, exercise physiology and strength and conditioning, preparing graduates for careers...

3 years · Tuition A$38,200 (international)

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How to apply

Choose your program and campus (Fremantle, Sydney, or Broome for some health programs).
Note that every degree includes a required core of philosophy, ethics, and theology units. Factor that into your study plan.
Check the entry and English requirements for your program. Health programs such as medicine and physiotherapy have additional requirements and interviews.
Prepare your transcripts, English results, passport, and a personal statement. Notre Dame places weight on interviews for many courses.
Apply directly to the university. Attend an interview if required.
Accept your offer and pay the deposit to receive a Confirmation of Enrolment.
Apply for your Student visa and health cover.

Requirements and steps can vary by course. Always confirm the process for your specific program on the university’s official website before applying.

Application deadlines

University of Notre Dame Australia runs fixed intakes rather than one hard deadline. The dates below are the recommended times to have your international application in, about three to four months before each intake. Postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa time remain. Confirm the exact date for your course on the university’s site.

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Semester 1 · GraduateRecommended

University of Notre Dame Australia assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Postgraduate coursework and professional programs (medicine, law, some design and business) often close earlier, so check the date for your specific course.

Semester 1 · UndergraduateRecommended

University of Notre Dame Australia assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Competitive courses such as medicine and programs needing a portfolio or audition close earlier. Confirm the date for your course with University of Notre Dame Australia.

Semester 2 · GraduateRecommended

University of Notre Dame Australia assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Postgraduate coursework and professional programs (medicine, law, some design and business) often close earlier, so check the date for your specific course.

Semester 2 · UndergraduateRecommended

University of Notre Dame Australia assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Competitive courses such as medicine and programs needing a portfolio or audition close earlier. Confirm the date for your course with University of Notre Dame Australia.

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University of Notre Dame Australia: common questions

Does University of Notre Dame Australia charge an application fee for international students?

No. University of Notre Dame Australia does not charge international students an application fee when you apply directly or through an authorised agent. Third-party application platforms may add their own service fee.

What English test score do I need to get into University of Notre Dame Australia?

The institutional minimum for undergraduate entry at University of Notre Dame Australia is IELTS 6 overall, or PTE Academic 50. This is a floor, not a guarantee: nursing programs usually need IELTS 7.0, teaching 7.5, and medicine, law, and business often 7.0. Postgraduate coursework is typically 6.5. Always check the score for your specific course.

How much does it cost to study at University of Notre Dame Australia for a year?

As an international student, budget roughly A$64,000 to A$74,000 for your first year. That is tuition from about A$33,000, around A$27,000 in living costs for Fremantle, plus roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs. Tuition varies widely by course.

Is University of Notre Dame Australia a Group of Eight university?

No. University of Notre Dame Australia is not a member of the Group of Eight (Australia's eight research-intensive universities: ANU, Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, Queensland, Monash, Western Australia, and Adelaide). Many fields are taught just as well outside the Go8 for lower fees.

When can I start studying at University of Notre Dame Australia?

University of Notre Dame Australia has two main intakes a year: Semester 1, starting in February or March, and Semester 2, starting in July. The recommended time to apply is about three to four months before the intake, and postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier.

Is University of Notre Dame Australia in a regional area for skilled migration?

No. University of Notre Dame Australia's main campus is in a major metropolitan area, so it does not attract the regional study points. If regional migration points matter to you, look at universities in Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, or the smaller cities.

How do I apply to University of Notre Dame Australia as an international student?

Choose your course and confirm it is open to international students for your intake, check the entry requirements and English score, then apply online through the university's admissions portal or through an authorised agent in your country. After an offer you accept, pay the deposit, receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, and use it to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500).

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