How to apply

Admission to UNSW is based on academic merit. If you are seeking admission to an undergraduate program you must be able to provide evidence that you have the potential for tertiary study. Age alone is not a sufficient criterion for admission. UNSW does not consider work experience for admission purposes.

For some degree programs and first-year courses a certain level of Assumed Knowledge of the subject area is considered desirable for successful university level study. If you do not have the level of assumed knowledge you are not prevented from enrolling but you may be placed at a considerable disadvantage. If you have not achieved the recommended level of assumed knowledge you are strongly advised to undertake a bridging course or other appropriate preparation.

For admission purposes there are two groups of applicants to UNSW programs -
Local applicants are Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens
International applicants are citizens of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.

Decide what it is you think you would like to study. Think about your desired career, your interests, and academic strengths and the degree that would help you reach your career goals. Don’t forget to talk to friends and family. Please refer to Planning your career and Program selection.

To check what qualifications you will require, see Entry Requirements.

NON-CURRENT YEAR 12 STUDENTS

If you do not meet the minimum academic entry criteria you may wish to consider the University Preparation Program (local students - 21 years or over) or the University Foundation Year (for international students or recent permanent residents) or look at Alternative entry to UNSW.

All applicants whose first language is not English must be able to provide recent evidence that their spoken and written command of the English language is adequate for entry to UNSW programs. For details see English Language Proficiency.

Lodge an application as follows:

All local applicants must apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). 

 

Students who are enrolled in Year 12 in NSW/ACT will be issued with a copy of the UAC Guide by their school or TAFE.

 

Other local applicants can purchase the Guide from newsagents in August or apply by web at www.uac.edu.au. You should read the UAC Guide thoroughly.

 

The UAC Guide outlines admission/application requirements and procedures for all UNSW undergraduate programs (including ADFA) and includes important information regarding deferment, special consideration for applicants who have experienced long term educational disadvantage (the ACCESS Scheme for students who have not undertaken tertiary study before and SCATS (pdf) for applicants with a tertiary record) and key dates.

If you are an international applicant currently completing:

 

you must apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). UAC International booklets will be available from your school/college in August.

International applicants who have completed or are completing qualifications OTHER than those listed above apply for admission directly to UNSW.