Admission criteria
Admission as a Dalyell scholar is on the basis of the following criteria:
- a secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents) with an ATAR of 98 or equivalent, or the first year of full time study in a bachelor's degree with an average mark of 80 or equivalent.
- English language requirements where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English.
Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors. To be considered for admission as a Dalyell scholar via an admission pathway, as a guide, the following minimum ATARs are required:
- minimum ATAR of 95 for Broadway, E12 and Future Leaders applicants
- minimum ATAR of 90 for Cadigal (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) applicants
For details, visit admission pathways.
Credit for previous study
If you’ve already completed university-level or equivalent subjects, you may be able to apply for credit for previous study.