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Search for courses using our ATAR/IB Course Calculator to find a degree using your exam results.
If you achieve a Band 5 or 6 (or equivalent) in high-level English or mathematics, you can have an adjustment of up to five points added to your ATAR or equivalent IB score through the Academic Excellence Scheme.
Or, you can explore these alternative options:
Follow your interests in a different way. Our shared pool of majors gives you the flexibility to study your desired major in a different course.
Complete the first year of a related course with a lower ATAR then apply to transfer into your preferred course, with your first-year results taken into account.
For some of our courses, you can apply for a graduate entry into postgraduate coursework, such as a master's degree, after you have completed your undergraduate degree.
Browse our postgraduate courses for specific course details.
Below you can explore the circumstances and commitments that will make you eligible for our range of admission schemes.
The Gadigal Program assists you with admission to university by allowing you to tell us more about your interests, motivation and goals, rather than just considering your academic results.
Benefits:
Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
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9 August 2021 | 6 December 2021* |
*Early conditional offer round
* If you are a domestic student applying for the Juris Doctor at the Sydney Law School, apply through the Universities Admissions Centre.
Contact the Indigenous Recruitment Team at indigenous.recruitment@sydney.edu.au if you have any questions about applying as a postgraduate student.
Mathematics course prerequisites apply to students applying through the Gadigal Program. If you do not achieve a Band 4 in Mathematics Advanced, you may be admitted if you demonstrate the capacity to succeed in coursework at a university level, and successfully complete an approved mathematics prerequisite course in your first year of study or where required, in a subsequent attempt.
Your application will be assessed and, if eligible, you will be invited to sit an assessment. Your application will be based on your:
This scheme is for nominated school captains and Dux students at high schools in Australia, who apply through UAC. It offers these students admission to eligible courses with a lower ATAR requirement than the published guaranteed ATAR, in recognition of leadership and academic achievements.
Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
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1 August 2020 | 13 November 2020 |
If you are still unsure about anything, please email the Admission Pathways team at admission.pathways@sydney.edu.au.
The Broadway Scheme is our Education Access Scheme (EAS) for students whose schooling has been impacted during year 11 and/or 12. You may be eligible for up to ten adjustment factors depending on your course.
Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
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1 April 2020 | See UAC EAS key dates |
Note: Medicine double degrees are not eligible through this scheme.
If you are an athlete or performer and your rehearsal, training and/or competitive commitments have significantly impacted your Year 12 studies, this scheme allows you to receive adjustment factors to increase your selection rank when applying to the University.
Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
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August 2020 | 31 October 2020 |
For 2020 HSC (or equivalent) students: We are committed to ensuring that applicants are not disadvantaged as a result of COVID-19. Applicants who are in their HSC (or equivalent) year in 2020, will be assessed on their sporting and performance achievements from Year 11 and 12.
Note: Your selection into the scheme may be affected by the number of students that apply to the degree, their rank and position in major competitions and performances, and the number of places made available in the degree.
Note: If you are eligible for the scheme, it does not mean you will automatically receive adjustment factors.
The Elite Athlete Program run by Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness can provide support throughout your degree if your commitments continue. For more information on 2021 entry, download the Elite Athlete Program Information Booklet (pdf, 1.1MB).
Note: the Elite Athletes and Performers Scheme and the Elite Athletes Program are not related and require separate applications.
The Early Offer Year 12 (E12) Scheme is available to domestic NSW students who have experienced financial disruption during their time at school and have demonstrated the potential to succeed at the University.
The Portfolio Admission Pathway is a way for you to gain entry into some architecture, design and planning degrees if you are expecting to receive an ATAR of up to five points lower than the cut-off.
The Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme (CASAS) allows students to apply for early entry to selected music and visual arts degrees. Applicants are assessed based on a combination of academic performance and audition.
Students applying for selected visual arts degrees can also apply for early entry through CASAS by submitting a portfolio.
You can also consider coming to the University of Sydney after commencing tertiary study or after a break from study.
This scheme is for students who have a record of tertiary study but whose studies were impacted by circumstances beyond their control.
Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
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20 September 2020 | 20 December 2020 |
How to apply?
Our graduate entry courses provide an option to gain a professional qualification in competitive areas such as dentistry, medicine, law, physiotherapy and veterinary medicine, after completing an undergraduate degree.
For example, if you do not receive the ATAR (or IB) for admission to physiotherapy, you can study a Bachelor of Science (Health) and then apply for admission to the Master of Physiotherapy if you achieve the required grades.
Browse our postgraduate courses for specific course details.
International students are required to have a qualification such as a secondary school completion (e.g. International Baccalaureate), a diploma, a bridging course or tertiary (college or university) course completion.
Check the recognised qualifications that we accept from countries around the world.
International students can also complete an Australian or New Zealand university foundation program. More than 80 percent of students who complete the University of Sydney Preparation Programs (USPP).
You can complete anguage courses and academic skills programs will help prepare you for university at the Centre for English Teaching.
Each year the University provides undergraduate places for domestic mature-age entrants.
Eligibility | Open date | Close date |
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1 April 2020 | 31 January 2021 |
How to apply?
University preparation courses are vital for entry if you’re a mature-age student. By completing the appropriate course and achieving the required results for admission, you will be eligible to apply for mature‑age entry, provided you do not already hold qualifications that entitle you to be considered for standard admission.
Mathematics course prerequisites apply to students applying for admission through this scheme.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mature-age students should refer to the Gadigal Program.
If you don’t get into the course you want in your first year you may be eligible to reapply after you complete one year of full-time study in a bachelor’s degree at the University of Sydney or another tertiary institution.