Guaranteed Entry: what are my options?

What is Guaranteed Entry?

Short answer: A confirmed place in an eligible degree.

Guaranteed Entry gives you a confirmed place in an eligible degree if you achieve the required selection rank (ATAR + adjustments) and meet any other admissions criteria. This gives you the confidence to select a course and know that you will receive an offer if you meet the selection rank and other admission criteria.

What if I don’t meet the guaranteed selection rank, can I still get an offer?

Short answer: It depends.

If you don’t meet the guaranteed selection rank, you may still be eligible to receive an offer. Whilst the guaranteed selection rank means if you have achieved this rank (and any other admission criteria), you can be confident you are eligible for an offer, we may still make offers below the guaranteed selection rank depending on places available. 

Is there other admission criteria?

Short answer: Depends on the course you want to do.

Many of our courses require you to meet other essential admission criteria (e.g. mathematics prerequisite, audition/portfolio). You can check the course page for further information.

Do all courses have Guaranteed Entry?

Short answer: No.

Some courses do not have a guaranteed selection rank and are indicative. These selection ranks are a guide. Explore the courses that offer Guaranteed Entry for admission in 2022. To be eligible for admission, you may need to achieve a higher selection rank and also meet additional admission criteria.

Can I use Guaranteed Entry to get an offer in a later offer round?

Short answer: No, it only applies to the first UAC offer round.

Guaranteed Entry only applies to the first UAC offer round you are eligible to receive an offer in. For students completing the NSW HSC, Guaranteed Entry applies to UAC’s January Round 2, 26 January 2022. Many courses are full after this round, however, for courses with vacancies, you may still be eligible to receive an offer in later rounds based on your selection rank. 

I am doing the International Baccalaureate (IB), am I eligible for Guaranteed Entry?

Short answers: No.

To be eligible for Guaranteed Entry you need to be applying with an Australian Year 12 qualification (such as the NSW HSC or VCE) where you are awarded an ATAR on completion. Students applying with other common qualifications, such as the IB, can find an indication of the required entry criteria on the respective course pages under ‘Admission, fees and how to apply’.

I am an international student, am I eligible for Guaranteed Entry?

Short answer: No.

To be eligible for Guaranteed Entry you must be a domestic student. This means an Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens), a permanent resident of Australia, or a holder of a permanent Australian humanitarian visa.