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Help your students find their path to university

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Keep up to date with the key information you need to advise your students. Access and order our guides and other publications and resources.

We know you have a lot of information to remember, so we've put together talking points on some of our key topics.

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Admissions criteria

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:

  • complete the Mathematics MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) and post-MOOC exam
  • apply for and enrol in a course that does not have a mathematics prerequisite and then apply to transfer to a course that does require the prerequisite after completing the required studies in mathematics (as specified by the University).

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.

Key dates

Browse all our application dates for undergraduate entry to the University of Sydney.

UAC applications open

UAC applications open in early April each year. To apply as a domestic undergraduate student, you have to apply through UAC.

Open Day

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.

Important deadlines

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.

ATAR is released

Students receive their HSC and ATAR (or IBAS) results on 18 December 2025.

Info Day

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 released

Offers are out on 23 December 2025 for the main offer round for students in Year 12. There are further offer rounds in January.

Scholarships

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.

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Students must submit the completed form and have a University of Sydney course in their UAC preferences by 30 September.

To be eligible for scholarships via this form

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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.