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The application process depends on whether the applicant is classified as an international or domestic student, and the type of degree they are applying for.
See How to Apply to determine whether your student is a domestic or international applicant and for step-by-step instructions on how to apply to the University of Sydney.
Depending on the course and the student's educational background, additional admission criteria may also apply (e.g. English language requirements, auditions).
We offer Guaranteed Entry for most of our courses to simplify the application process and help students select their UAC preferences with confidence.
The University has a mathematics prerequisite for some courses. This means that to study certain degrees, students will need to achieve a Band 4 in the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) Mathematics Advanced (not general mathematics) or the equivalent in another qualification.
If students don't meet the mathematics requirement, they may be able to:
From 2025, we’re replacing the advanced mathematics prerequisite for most of our degrees with more individual and targeted mathematics support upon commencement. Find out more.
We also recognise a number of different secondary (high school) qualifications, including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, GCE A Levels and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Visit the Recognised Qualifications page for a full list of the qualifications we recognise and for more information on what is required. Students can also check the required entry score for admission for the qualification they are applying with in the ‘Admissions’ tab of the respective course page on our website.
Domestic students can find IB diploma requirements, and equivalent NSW HSC courses and results on the University Admissions Centre (UAC) website.
Browse all our application dates for undergraduate entry to the University of Sydney.
UAC applications open in early April each year. To apply as a domestic undergraduate student, you have to apply through UAC.
Don’t miss Open Day in August. This is your chance to get a taste of campus life and speak to an advisor about our courses and pathways to Sydney.
Applications for scholarships included in our central scholarship form close on 30 September. This is also the last day to apply to UAC to get the early-bird discount.
Students receive their HSC and ATAR (or IBAS) results on 18 December 2025.
Info Day at the University of Sydney is held on 18 December 2025. Students must finalise their preferences by midnight for the main offer round.
Offers are out on 23 December 2025 for the main offer round for students in Year 12. There are further offer rounds in January.
We offer a large number of scholarships for both domestic and international undergraduate students. Students are encouraged to explore their options, as scholarships are awarded on a wide range of criteria including equity, merit and intended area of study.
Domestic commencing students can now apply to most of the University’s equity and merit based scholarships through one central application form.
Some University of Sydney scholarships will still require an individual application per scholarship. Check the full list of our scholarships, including terms and conditions.
Most accommodation scholarships also still require a separate application. Browse through the range of additional equity scholarships available from accommodation providers and external partners, or apply for other scholarships through the relevant college website.