12 Australian Universities Accepting MOI Letters – 2026/2027 Intake | Fully-Funded

Many Australian universities accept a Medium of Instruction (MOI) letter as proof of English proficiency in place of IELTS. This applies to students who have completed prior study fully in English. Eligible students from all countries and degree levels (Bachelor, Masters, PhD) can apply. Some universities also offer English pathway programs if additional support is needed.

Eligibility

·       Applicants must have completed prior study fully in English.

·       MOI must be on official letterhead, signed by an authorized academic authority, and state the duration and level of study.

·       Open to all nationalities.

·       Applicable for Bachelor, Masters, and PhD programs.

·       Specific program prerequisites may apply depending on the university and faculty.

Benefits

·       MOI letters can replace IELTS for eligible applicants.

·       Access to English pathway or preparatory programs where needed.

·       Simplified admissions process for English-medium graduates.

·       Potential tuition support or exemptions depending on the program.

·       Networking opportunities with international students and university resources.

Deadline

Deadlines vary by university and program. Common intakes are February and July, but applicants must check the official intake dates for each university and program.

How to apply

1.      Visit the official English language requirements page of the university.

2.      Complete the international application form online.

3.      Upload the MOI letter (official, signed, and detailing study duration and level).

4.      Submit other required documents (transcripts, CV, passport copy, etc.).

5.      Pay the application fee if required by the university.

Here is a table with each university, MOI acceptance, and their official English language requirements link for 2026/2027. This will save you a lot of time and make it easy to see exactly what each university requires. Here’s a preliminary version:

University	MOI Accepted?	Notes / Conditions	Official English Requirement Link
University of Queensland (UQ)	✅ Yes	MOI accepted if prior study fully in English	UQ English Language Requirements
University of Adelaide	✅ Yes	MOI accepted; English preparatory programs available	Adelaide English Language Requirements
University of South Australia (UniSA)	✅ Yes	MOI or English letters accepted	UniSA English Language Requirements
Macquarie University	✅ Yes	MOI accepted; pathway programs available	Macquarie English Language Requirements
University of New South Wales (UNSW)	✅ Conditional	MOI accepted under specific conditions; check faculty/course	UNSW English Language Requirements
Swinburne University of Technology	✅ Yes	MOI accepted	Swinburne English Requirements
University of Southern Queensland (USQ)	✅ Yes	Flexible admissions; MOI accepted	USQ English Requirements
Victoria University	✅ Yes	MOI accepted; pathway programs available	VU English Language Requirements
Bond University	✅ Yes	MOI or alternative tests accepted	Bond English Requirements
Australian National University (ANU)	✅ Possibly	May accept MOI; check course-specific requirements	ANU English Language Requirements
University of Melbourne	✅ Conditional	MOI accepted for some courses; English programs may be required	Melbourne English Requirements
University of Sydney	✅ Conditional	MOI accepted for some courses; may require English program	Sydney English Requirements