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Foundation of Degree Transfer Extended Engineering

University of Newcastle College of International Education

Newcastle, Australia
1.33 years
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

Extended non-AQF pathway with a bridging semester before Year 2 entry to University of Newcastle Engineering bachelor degrees.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Degree Transfer Extended Engineering. Strengthen technical analysis
engineering problem solving
and evaluation of design trade-offs through the subjects described in the program curriculum. Specific practical competencies depend on the courses and options taken.

Career outcomes

Computer engineering systems
industrial automation
robotics
systems management
telecommunications
environmental management

Curriculum

Semester 1 non-credit bridging: academic English
core mathematics
engineering mathematics
computing
physics. Semesters 2-3: six core courses (programming
professional engineering
two mathematics courses
Academic English A and B) and four directed electives
matches Year 1 of eleven engineering honours degrees.

Entry requirements

Academic

Year 12 (12 years of schooling) or equivalent with lower scores than Degree Transfer (country-specific)
English IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0) or equivalent.

Accepted academic background

Year 12 (12 years of schooling) or equivalent with lower scores than Degree Transfer (country-specific, e.g. Australia Year 12 average 40%; China Senior Middle 3 with 50%; India ISC/CBSE Year 12 with 50% across 4 academic subjects)

Language tests

IELTS 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Academic Certificates

How to apply

Check the entry requirements for your country and the intake dates. Apply through the Applicant Portal or an authorised agent. A paper application form may also be accepted. Upload certified copies of transcripts
qualifications and English translations. An interview
Genuine Student form or financial documents may be requested. Accept the offer in the portal with passport details
then pay fees through Flywire. Receive the Confirmation of Enrolment and lodge the student visa in ImmiAccount. Receive the Welcome Guide and orientation details about four weeks before the start.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$36,506 AUD
Application fee	_
Deposit	$66,216 AUD

Program details

Campus	Callaghan Campus
Faculty or school	Pathway Programs
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	College of International Education program scholarships range from 5% to 30% of programme tuition for eligible full-fee international students beginning in 2027. Awards are normally assessed automatically; amount depends on grades, nationality and programme, with progression conditions.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.33 years.