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University of Sydney 2027 Admissions Guide: Gaokao requirements are based on the percentage of the provincial maximum score, with 85% for Business and 70% for Arts.

2026-10-11 · Admissions news

The University of Sydney 2027 International Admissions Guide lists Gaokao requirements for undergraduate majors as a percentage of the provincial maximum score: Arts 70%, Science and Engineering 75%, Computer Science 80%, Business 85%. Medicine double degrees do not accept Gaokao scores. Applications for the February semester close on December 1 of the previous year.

The University of Sydney recognizes the Chinese Gaokao as a valid qualification for undergraduate admission and lists the Gaokao requirements for each undergraduate program in the 2027 Admission Guide for International Students.

How Gaokao Scores Are Calculated

Gaokao requirements are expressed as a percentage of the maximum Gaokao score in your province: the maximum score is 750 in most provinces, with exceptions such as 660 in Shanghai and 940 in Hainan. For example, for a test-taker in Beijing, 70% means 525 out of 750.

Program Requirements for Select Majors (2027 Intake)

  • Bachelor of Arts (B Arts): Gaokao 70%; IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each band) / TOEFL 85; first-year tuition approx. AUD 55,100.
  • Bachelor of Science (B Science), Bachelor of Psychology (B Psychology): Gaokao 75%; IELTS 6.5 (6.0) / TOEFL 85; approx. AUD 63,600.
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Software Engineering, general first year, etc.): Gaokao 75%; IELTS 6.5 (6.0) / TOEFL 85; approx. AUD 63,600. Engineering + Space stream 85%, Engineering Dalyell Program 90%.
  • Bachelor of Economics (B Economics): Gaokao 75%; IELTS 7.0 (6.0) / TOEFL 96; approx. AUD 59,100.
  • Bachelor of Advanced Computing (B Advanced Computing), Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (B Mathematical Sciences), Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (B Science (Advanced)): Gaokao 80%; IELTS 6.5 (6.0) / TOEFL 85; approx. AUD 63,600.
  • Bachelor of Design in Architecture (B Design in Architecture): Gaokao 80%; IELTS 7.0 (6.0) / TOEFL 96; approx. AUD 55,100.
  • Bachelor of Media and Communications (B Media and Communications): Gaokao 80%; IELTS 7.5 (7.0) / TOEFL 105; approx. AUD 55,100.
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B Commerce): Gaokao 85%; IELTS 7.0 (6.0) / TOEFL 96; approx. AUD 59,100. Commerce + Law is also 85%, IELTS 7.5 (7.0) / TOEFL 105.
  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) (B Applied Science (Physiotherapy)): Gaokao 85%; IELTS 7.0 (7.0) / TOEFL 96; approx. AUD 69,200.
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) + Master of Pharmacy Practice: Gaokao 75%; IELTS 6.5 (6.0) / TOEFL 85; approx. AUD 63,600.
  • Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts + Doctor of Medicine (Double Degree): The Gaokao column is N/A (not applicable); you cannot apply using Gaokao scores.

The scores in parentheses for IELTS are the minimum band scores; for TOEFL, they are the minimum scores for Listening, Reading, and Speaking, followed by Writing (e.g., 85 (17/19)). English proficiency test results must be no more than two years old at the start of the program. Tuition fees are reference amounts for the first year of the 2027 intake.

Application Dates

  • International undergraduate applicants generally apply directly to The University of Sydney. Applications typically open two years before the start of the program.
  • February Semester (Semester 1): Deadline is December 1 of the preceding year; August Semester (Semester 2): Deadline is May 29 of the enrollment year. Some programs only admit students in February.
  • Deadlines may vary by program, and applications may close early if capacity is reached. Please refer to the specific program page for details.

Reminders for Chinese Students

  • The scores in the guide are for reference only. Meeting them does not guarantee admission; you must also meet all other requirements, including English proficiency and prerequisite courses. Conversion scores for non-Australian qualifications may also be adjusted as conversion rules change.
  • The Gaokao is held in June, which is after the May 29 deadline for the August semester. Based on this timeline, the earliest intake you can enter with 2027 Gaokao scores is the February 2028 semester (deadline: December 1, 2027). We recommend checking with the university admissions office to see if you can apply before your scores are released.

Source: https://www.sydney.edu.au/content/dam/corporate/documents/study/how-to-apply/international-admission-guide.pdf.coredownload.pdf; https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/applying/how-to-apply/undergraduate/recognised-qualifications.html; https://www.sydney.edu.au/study/applying/application-dates.html. Policies are subject to the latest official updates.

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