About the university
The Australian University College of Divinity (AUCD), formerly known as the Sydney College of Divinity, is a Christian higher education provider with self-accrediting authority. It awards degrees taught through its member colleges, from a one-year diploma to master's and doctoral degrees in theology, ministry, counselling, leadership, arts and Greek philosophy. Some awards are also taught in Korean.
Only the member colleges registered on CRICOS can enrol international students, and each one teaches a different set of awards. AUCD does not publish tuition fees: each member college sets its own unit fees, which AUCD says are the same for domestic and international students. We therefore list no courses with fees; ask the college you plan to join for its fee. AUCD does not use agents, so you must apply directly.
- Type
- Private Christian higher education provider with self-accrediting authority
- CRICOS provider code
- 02948J
- Structure
- A group of member colleges and schools plus the AUCD Graduate Research School
- Colleges open to student-visa holders
- Seven, including Nazarene Theological College, Perth Bible College, Planetshakers College and St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College
- Course levels
- Diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor's, graduate certificates and diplomas, master's and research degrees
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Australian University College of Divinity doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- An ATAR of 65 or higher (or an equivalent overseas result) for the Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Ministry.
- Special entry is available for some diplomas; overseas qualifications are compared with Australian standards using the government's Country Education Profiles.
Postgraduate
- A three-year bachelor's degree in any field can lead to graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and the Master of Divinity.
- A postgraduate award in a theological discipline may lead to doctoral study.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Degree certificate and transcripts (for postgraduate courses)
- IELTS (or equivalent) score report, unless exempt
- Financial documents and Overseas Student Health Cover for the visa
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| Diploma of Christian Studies, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees | IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0 (provisional entry at 6.0 with no band below 6.0) |
| Honours and all postgraduate awards | IELTS 7.0 or higher in all bands |
| Other tests | The entry pathways page lists IELTS 'or equivalent' only; ask AUCD which other tests it accepts. |
| Exemptions | Not needed if you completed senior secondary study in English, an accredited award in English one level below the course, or one year of full-time university humanities study in English. |
Accommodation and living costs
AUCD's international pages give no accommodation options or prices. They point students to the Study Australia website to estimate living costs. Ask your member college about housing near its campus.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
AUCD has no single campus. Teaching takes place at its member colleges in several Australian states.
- Colleges registered for international students: AUCD Graduate Research School, Australian College of Christian Studies, Nazarene Theological College, Olivet Theological Seminary, Perth Bible College, Planetshakers College and St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College.
- Counselling awards (associate degree to master's) are taught at Perth Bible College.
- Some awards are closed to new students in 2026 at certain colleges; check the course table before applying.
- Research degrees (MPhil, Doctor of Ministry, PhD, Doctor of Theology) are delivered at the Graduate Research School.
Careers and graduate outcomes
AUCD prepares students for professional and lay ministry, chaplaincy, counselling and teaching in churches and community settings. It publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages reviewed. See our Australia guide for work and post-study rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
Studying in Australia
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Australia. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much are AUCD's fees for international students?
AUCD does not publish amounts. Each member college sets its own unit fees, and AUCD says these are the same for domestic and international students. Tuition must normally be paid up front.
Can I apply through an agent?
No. AUCD says it does not use agents to recruit overseas students, so you apply directly. It suggests starting about 5 to 6 months before your course begins.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for bachelor's degrees and 7.0 in every band for postgraduate awards. Senior secondary study in English can exempt you.
Sources
- AUCD: home page (opens in a new tab)
- AUCD: about us (opens in a new tab)
- AUCD: international students (opens in a new tab)
- AUCD: what and where you can study (opens in a new tab)
- AUCD: important information (opens in a new tab)
- AUCD: fee information (opens in a new tab)
- AUCD: entry pathways (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.aucd.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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