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Domestic Students
International Students - Information Technology
International Students - Engineering

Domestic Students

Qualification	Status Available
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) - Canberra *
Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development)	Pass average – entry only Credit average – up to one semester status (24 units) Distinction average – up to one year status (48 units)
Diploma of Information Technology (Network Engineering)	Pass average – entry only Credit average or better – up to one semester status (24 units)
Diploma of Information Technology (Systems Administration)	Pass average or better - entry only No status available (regardless of grade average)
Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Electronic) Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical) Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Civil/Environmental)	Pass average – entry only Credit average – up to one semester status (24 units) Distinction average – up to one year status (48 units)

* subject to a letter of recommendation from CIT

International Students - Information Technology

Information Systems (IS), Computer Systems (CS) & Software Development (SD)

Semester 1 Commencement = February / March
Semester 2 Commencement = July

Singapore	C grade Average C grade for Programming & Mathematics		B grade Average B grades for Programming & Mathematics
Nanyang Polytechnic	Exemption	Semester Commencement	Exemption	Semester Commencement
Diploma in Business Informatics	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS &SD
Diploma in Engineering Informatics	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS &SD
Diploma in Information Technology	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS &SD
Diploma in Multimedia & Infocomm Technology	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering	Case by Case	N/A	Case by Case	N/A
Diploma in Business Information Technology	Case by Case	N/A	Case by Case	N/A
Diploma in Internetworking & Communications	Case by Case	N/A	Case by Case	N/A
Diploma in Information Technology	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS &SD
Diploma in Information Technology (Computer Studies)	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS &SD
Diploma in Multimedia Computing	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS &SD
Diploma in Information Technology (Mobile Computing)	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS &SD
Diploma in Engineering Informatics	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS &SD
Republic Polytechnic
Diploma in Information Technology	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD	Up to 1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS & SD
Diploma in Business Applications Diploma in Business Computing	1 year	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2
Singapore Polytechnic
Diploma in Information Technology	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS & SD
Diploma in Multimedia Technology	Case by Case	N/A	Case by Case	N/A
Diploma in Information Communication Technology	Case by Case	N/A	Case by Case	N/A
Diploma in Business Information Technology(E-Business Technology)	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only
Temasek Polytechnic
Diploma in Information Management	Entry Only	N/A	Entry Only	N/A
Diploma in Information Technology	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS &SD
Diploma in Internet Computing	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS &SD
Diploma in Info-Communication	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS &SD
Diploma in Mobile and Wireless Computing	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS &SD
Diploma in Computer Engineering	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS &SD
Informatics (Singapore)
Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only

Malaysia - currently under review	C grade Average C grade for Programming & Mathematics		B grade Average B grades for Programming & Mathematics
INTI College
Diploma in Information Technology	0.5 years	Semester 1 IS onlySemester 2 IS, CS & SD	0.5 years	Semester 1 IS onlySemester 2 IS,CS & SD
TAR College
Diploma in Science (Information Technology)	1 year	Semester 1 IS, CS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1 year	Semester 1 IS CS & SD Semester 2 IS only

Hong Kong	C grade Average C grade for Programming & Mathematics		B grade Average B grades for Programming & Mathematics
City University	Exemption	Semester Commencement	Exemption	Semester Commencement
Higher Diploma in Computer Studies	1 year	Semester 1 IS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS &SD
Associate of Science in Computer Studies	0.5 years	Semester 1 IS onlySemester 2 IS, CS & SD	1 year	Semester 1 IS, S & SD Semester 2 IS only
Associate of Science in Web Technology	0.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS & SD	1 year	Semester 1 IS CS & SD Semester 2 IS only
Associate of Business Administration in Electronic Commerce and Web Technology	Case by Case	N/A	Case by Case	N/A
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Higher Diploma in Information Systems	1 year	Semester 1 IS & SD Semester 2 IS only	1.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS &SD
Associate in Information Technology	0.5 years	Semester 1 IS only Semester 2 IS, CS & SD	1 year	Semester 1 IS CS & SD Semester 2 IS only

International Students - Engineering Programs

Singapore	C grade Average C grade for all Mathematics units		B grade Average B grade for all Mathematics units		A grade Average A grade in all Mathematics units
Nanyang Polytechnic	Exemption	Semester Commencement	Exemption	Semester Commencement	Exemption	Semester Commencement
Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Electronics, Computer & Communications Engineering	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Electrical Engineering	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Biomedical Engineering	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2
Diploma in Internetworking & Communications	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2
Diploma in Ship & Marine Technology	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2
Diploma in Marine & Offshore Technology	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2
Diploma in Quality Management & Engineering	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2
Diploma in Aerospace Technology	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2
Diploma in Logistics Engineering & Management	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2
Diploma in Engineering Informatics	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2
Diploma in Building & Real Estate Management	Case by Case	N/A	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2
Diploma in Civil & Environmental Engineering	Case by Case	N/A	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2
Diploma in Building Services Engineering	Case by Case	N/A	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2
Diploma in Chemical Engineering	Case by Case	N/A	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2
Republic Polytechnic
Diploma in Materials Science Diploma in Industrial & Operations Management Communications & Auto Electronics	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 1 or Semester 2	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Biotechnology Diploma in Biodmedical Sciences Diploma in Business Applications Diploma in Business Computing Diploma in Information Technology	Entry Only	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2
Singapore Polytechnic
Diploma in Mechatronics	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Electronics, Computer & Communication Engineering	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Aerospace Electronics	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2
Diploma in Information Communication Technology	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2
Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1 or 2
Temasek Polytechnic
Diploma in Mechatronics	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Telecommunications	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Computer Engineering	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Electronics	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Microelectronics	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Info-Communications	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Product Engineering	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Quality Engineering & Management	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Business Process & Systems Engineering	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1.5 years	Semester 2 or Semester 1	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Biomedical Informatics & Engineering	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1	1 year	Semester 1
Diploma in Intelligent Building Technology	Entry Only	Semester 1 or 2	1 year	Semester 1	1 year	Semester 1

Malaysia - currently under review	C grade Average C grade for all Mathematics units		B grade Average B grade for all Mathematics units		A grade Average A grade in all Mathematics units
INTI College	Exemption	Semester Commencement	Exemption	Semester Commencement	Exemption	Semester Commencement
Diploma in Engineering (Mechatronics)	1 year	Semester 1 only	1.5 years	Semester 2 only	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Engineering(Electrical & Electronic)	1 year	Semester 1 only	1.5 years	Semester 2 only	2 years	Semester 1
Diploma in Engineering(Industrial Engineering)	1 year	Semester 1 only	1.5 years	Semester 2 only	2 years	Semester 1
Higher Diploma in Engineering (Electrical Engineering)	1 year	Semester 1 only	1.5 years	Semester 2 only	2 years	Semester 1
Higher Diploma in Engineering (Electrical & Electronic Engineering)	1 year	Semester 1 only	1.5 years	Semester 2 only	2 years	Semester 1
Higher Diploma in (Manufacturing Systems Engineering)	1 year	Semester 1 only	1.5 years	Semester 2 only	2 years	Semester 1

Hong Kong	C grade Average C grade for all Mathematics units		B grade Average B grade for all Mathematics units
City University	Exemption	Semester Commencement	Exemption	Semester Commencement
Associate of Building Services Engineering	0.5 years	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2
Associate of Construction Engineering & Management	0.5 years	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Associate in Engineering	0.5 years	Semester 1 or Semester 2	1 year	Semester 1 or Semester 2

Each application for entry will be considered on a case by case basis and will also be subject to candidates meeting the required prerequisites for Mathematics (All Programs) and Physics (Engineering Programs).

In the event that prerequisites are not met, candidates will have the opportunity to undertake appropriate bridging courses prior to commencement. The Univeristy reserves the authority to make or not make an offer for ANU programs.

For further information, please contact: E: student.services@cecs.anu.edu.au