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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pathway

Your path to Sydney
We look at more than your ATAR by focusing on your interests, motivations and goals.

We have two dedicated pathways available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students: the Gadigal Program and the Extended Bachelor's Programs.

Gadigal Program

The Gadigal Program is our Indigenous student pathway that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to study at the University of Sydney.

Through the Gadigal Program you will have:

  • the opportunity to apply for a Gadigal early conditional offer
  • lower minimum ATAR requirements
  • access to an academic skills program before commencing University
  • ongoing academic and personal support throughout your degree.
  • up to $5,000 global mobility award for eligible exchange programs. 

Year 12 and post-high school applicants are eligible to apply.

Hear from Olivia and Corey, Gadigal Program participants.

  • Follow these instructions to apply for an undergraduate course through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
  • When applying, ensure you self-identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
  • Search our courses, and put at least one University of Sydney course in your UAC preferences.
  • If you satisfy the eligibility criteria, you will see the Gadigal Program alert on the UAC home page. Click ‘Apply’ or ‘Review your application’ to open the Gadigal application form within UAC.
  • Complete the additional Gadigal Program application form.

Dates for 2025 entry will be published in April. They will align with the UAC application, preference and offer round dates.

Please email indigenous.recruitment@sydney.edu.au for further information and support.

All students who apply and are eligible for a Gadigal application can have the UAC application fee reimbursed by the University of Sydney provided they apply before the early bird closing date set by UAC  To do so, follow these steps:

  • Pay the UAC early bird application fee and obtain a receipt of payment.
  • Once you have completed both your UAC application and Gadigal application, email your payment receipt to indigenous.recruitment@sydney.edu.au.

Learn more about application processing fees and exemptions, or contact indigenous.recruitment@sydney.edu.au to discuss financial assistance.

If you are applying for a postgraduate degree, you apply by:

If you are a domestic student applying for the Juris Doctor, apply through UAC.

Email indigenous.recruitment@sydney.edu.au if you have any further questions.

Before you submit your application

  • You can save your application and come back to it via the link on the UAC home page.
  • You can only submit your application once, so ensure you are satisfied with your application.
  • Contact us at indigenous.recruitment@sydney.edu.au if you would like any support with your application.

Gadigal course ATARs

Explore the courses available in 2024 through the Gadigal Program.

No additional adjustment factors from any other scheme may be applied to the Gadigal ATAR.

Please note: courses may become full after the UAC December Round 2.

Course Guaranteed selection rank Gadigal ATAR
B Architecture and Environments 85 80
B Design (Interaction Design) 80 75
B Design (Interaction Design)/B Advanced Studies 80 75
B Design in Architecture 95 86
B Design in Architecture (Honours)/M Architecture 97 87

Applicants for the above courses are also invited to apply for the portfolio admissions pathway.

Course Guaranteed selection rank Gadigal ATAR
B Arts 80 60
B Arts (Extended) N/A 50
B Arts/B Advanced Studies 80 75
B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars) 98 90
B Arts/B Advanced Studies (International and Global Studies) 90 75
B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Languages) 90 80
B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Media and Communications) 95 80
B Arts/B Advanced Studies (Politics and International Relations) 92 75
B Visual Arts*~^ 70 60
B Visual Arts/B Advanced Studies*^ 70 60

*Additional admission criteria apply, check the course details.

~Applicants are also invited to apply through the Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme.

^Indicative only and not guaranteed in 2024. Unconditional offers will only be made from UAC December Round 2.

Course Guaranteed selection rank Gadigal ATAR
B Commerce 95 85
B Commerce/B Advanced Studies 95 85
B Commerce/B Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars) 98 90
Course Guaranteed selection rank Gadigal ATAR
B Economics 91 80
B Economics/B Advanced Studies 91 80
Course Guaranteed selection rank Gadigal ATAR
B Education (Early Childhood) 77 65
B Education (Health and Physical Education)* 80 70
B Education (Primary)* 85 70
B Education (Secondary)* 80 65
B Education/B Advanced Studies (Secondary)* 80 65
B Social Work 80 65
B Arts/B Social Work 80 65

*Additional admission criteria apply, check the course details.

Course Guaranteed selection rank Gadigal ATAR
B Advanced Computing# 90 80
B Advanced Computing/B Commerce# 95 85
B Advanced Computing/B Science# 90 80
B Advanced Computing/B Science (Health)# 90 80
B Advanced Computing/B Science (Medical Science)# 90 80
B Engineering Honours (Dalyell Scholars)# 98 90
B Engineering Honours (Aeronautical)# 90 80
B Engineering Honours (Biomedical)# 90 80
B Engineering Honours (Chemical and Biomolecular)# 90 80
B Engineering Honours (Civil)# 90 80
B Engineering Honours (Electrical)# 90 80
B Engineering Honours (Flexible First Year)# 90 80
B Engineering Honours (Mechanical)# 90 80
B Engineering Honours (Mechatronic)# 90 80
B Engineering Honours (Software)# 90 80
B Engineering Honours with Space Engineering# 99 90
B Engineering Honours/B Arts# 90 80
B Engineering Honours/B Commerce# 95 85
B Engineering Honours (Civil)/B Design in Architecture# 95 86
B Engineering Honours/B Project Management# 90 80
B Engineering Honours/B Science# 90 80
B Engineering Honours (Biomedical)/B Science (Health)# 90 80
B Engineering Honours(Biomedical)/B Science (Medical Science)# 90 80
B Project Management 86 80

#A mathematics prerequisite applies. Email indigenous.recruitment@sydney.edu.au for more information.

Course Guaranteed selection rank Gadigal ATAR
B Arts/B Laws 99.5 85
B Commerce/B Laws 99.5 85
B Economics/B Laws 99.5 85
B Engineering Honours/B Laws# 99.5 85
B Science/B Laws 99.5 85

#A mathematics prerequisite applies. Email indigenous.recruitment@sydney.edu.au for more information.

Course Guaranteed selection rank Gadigal ATAR
B Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography)^ 96 60
B Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science)^ 82 60
B Applied Science (Exercise Physiology)^ 91 60
B Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)^ 93 60
B Applied Science (Physiotherapy)^ 99.5 60
B Applied Science (Speech Pathology)^ 94 60
B Arts/D Medicine*^ 99.95 90
B Arts/M of Nursing 80 70
B Nursing (Advanced Studies) 84 70
B Oral Health^ 88 65
B Pharmacy (Honours)/M Pharmacy Practice 90 70
B Pharmacy and Management (Honours)/M Pharmacy Practice 90 70
B Science/D Dental Medicine*^ 99.7 85
B Science/D Medicine*^ 99.95 90
B Science/M Nursing 80 70
B Science (Health)/M Nursing 80 60
B Science/M Nutrition and Dietetics^ 97.5 85

*Additional admission criteria apply, check the course details.

^Indicative only and not guaranteed in 2024. Unconditional offers will only be made from UAC December Round 2.

 

Course Guaranteed selection rank Gadigal ATAR
B Music*~^ 70 60
B Music (Composition)*~^ 70 60
B Music/B Advanced Studies (Composition)*^ 70 60
B Music (Music Education)*^ 70 60
B Music (Performance)*~^ 70 60
B Music/B Advanced Studies (Performance)*^ 70 60

*Additional admission criteria apply, check the course details.

~Applicants are also invited to apply through the Creative Arts Special Admission Scheme.

^Indicative only and not guaranteed in 2024. Unconditional offers will only be made from UAC December Round 2.

Course Guaranteed selection rank Gadigal ATAR
B Agricultural Science 75 65
B Agricultural Science Honours 75 65
B Liberal Arts and Sciences 70 60
B Liberal Arts and Sciences (Advanced) 95 85
B Liberal Arts and Sciences (Extended) N/A 50
B Psychology 85 70^
B Psychology Honours 96 85^
B Science 80 65
B Science (Advanced) 95 85
B Science (Extended) N/A 50
B Science (Extended) (Health) N/A 50
B Science (Health) 80 60
B Science (Medical Science) 90 80
B Science/B Advanced Studies 80 65
B Science/Advanced Studies (Advanced) 95 85
B Science/Advanced Studies (Dalyell Scholars including Mathematical Science) 98 88
B Science/B Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience) 80 70
B Science/B Advanced Studies (Health) 80 60
B Science/B Advanced Studies (Medical Science) 90 80
B Science/B Advanced Studies (Taronga Wildlife Conservation) 85 65
B Science/M Mathematical Sciences 98 88
B Veterinary Biology/D Veterinary Medicine*^ 98 85

*Additional admission criteria apply, check the course details

^Indicative only and not guaranteed in 2024. Unconditional offers will only be made from UAC December Round 2.

Last updated August 2023. All scores are correct at the times of publication and may be subject to change.

Extended Bachelor's Programs

The University has introduced a dedicated pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to study some of our humanities, science and health degrees.

The Extended Bachelor's Programs include an additional year of study and allow Indigenous students to undertake studies in an academically and culturally supported environment.

All students commencing in one of the Extended Bachelor's Programs will be automatically awarded the Extended Bachelor Program Scholarship worth up to $20,000 per year. 

As part of the program, you will have access to tailored academic support and tutors, mentors through our Mentoring our Brothers and Sisters (MOBS) program, with a wide range of courses and residential scholarships available.

Learn more about the Extended Bachelor's Programs:

Discover the Extended Bachelor's Program.

  • Follow these instructions to apply for an Extended Bachelor’s Program undergraduate course through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
  • When applying, ensure you self-identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
  • Search our courses, and put at least one University of Sydney in your UAC preferences.
  • If you satisfy the eligibility criteria, you will see the Gadigal Program alert on the UAC home page. Click ‘Apply’ or ‘Review your application’ to open the Gadigal application form within UAC.
  • Complete the additional Gadigal Program application form.
  • Preference at least one of our Extended Bachelor courses in your UAC preferences.
  • The University of Sydney Indigenous Recruitment team will then email you the Extended Bachelor’s Assessment pack for completion and details of submission dates.
  • Following the submission of a successful assessment pack, eligible students will be contacted for an interview.