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Learn how your ATAR and adjustment factors form your selection rank and how this determines your eligibility for certain ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ courses.
A place to find community, not competition.
If you’re in Year 12 and thinking about university, you’re probably asking: Will I fit in? Can I afford it? Am I ready? At the University of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, we understand that starting uni is a big step. Maybe you’re the first in your family to go to uni, or unsure exactly where your future will take you. No matter your background, we’re here to put your mind at ease. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is a place where you’ll be welcomed, supported and set up to succeed.
Why you should study at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½:
- Flexible entry options: explore pathways to uni that don't require an ATAR.
- Scholarships and cost-of-living support.
- A fun, friendly and diverse student-lead campus that's not too overwhelming.
- Teachers who love to teach, not just lecture.
- Real-world experience built into every degree.
Hear it from students
"My teachers love to teach, not lecture."
“ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is a community, and it involves everyone. It isn’t a competition."
"I just wanted to feel like I belonged — and I do here."
"ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ didn’t expect me to have it all figured out. They helped me get there."
#1 in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ for full-time employment
Good Universities Guide, 2026*
#1 in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ for student support
Good Universities Guide, 2026
Top 10 in the world for reducing inequalities
Time Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2026
#1 in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ for full-time employment
Good Universities Guide, 2026*
#1 in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ for student support
Good Universities Guide, 2026
Top 10 in the world for reducing inequalities
Time Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2026
Want to know more?
Schedule a call with our friendly team and have your questions answered, or download our course guide to see where ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ could take you.
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Receive an early offer to the University of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ before your ATAR is released with our early entry pathways.
September Early Offer Round
Get an early offer for your dream course at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, based on your Year 11 results and a personal statement. Applications close each year in August with offers made in September before the release of your ATAR.
Applications for 2028 will open in 2027
Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS)
The SRS provides you with an early offer to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ based on the recommendation of your school’s assessment of your abilities and success to date. Applications close each year in September with offers released in November before your ATAR.
Applications for 2028 will open in 2027
Portfolio Entry
If you’re looking to study an undergraduate degree in arts, built environment, communication and media, or design, you may be able to gain entry to one of the Faculty of Arts and Design’s (FAD) degrees by submission of a creative portfolio.
Applications are always open.
Explore your entry options
Entry requirements
Admissions programs
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Read about our alternative entry programs – a great choice if you’re interested in early entry or don’t meet the requirements for your chosen course.
Pathways programs
Pathways programs
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It’s okay if you don’t meet the minimum requirements for your preferred course – learn more about ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Connect, our pathway program for school leavers.
This free webinar explores how studying at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Institute of Technology (CIT) can create a flexible, accessible and cost-effective pathway to the University of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.
Designed for Year 11 and 12 students, current CIT students, parents and career advisors, the session explains how combining CIT’s practical, hands-on learning with ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s academic opportunities can help you reach your career goals. You’ll learn about CIT’s courses, how to apply to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ with a CIT qualification, and how generous credit transfer arrangements can save you time and money on your degree.
"One of my lecturers was a former ABC journalist with strong connections to ABC ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. She helped me get my first internship at the ABC studios and my career has progressed from there."
Lewis Haskew
Bachelor of Communications in Journalism
Expect empathy over elitism at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. Created in partnership with , the Snow Scholarships are among the most generous in Australia, worth up to $90,000 over three years!
They’re designed to support students from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and regional NSW who face financial, social or cultural barriers to university. If that sounds like you, this could be your chance.
Beyond your lectures, tutorials, labs and library time, there’s plenty of hours left in the day to experience a full and fun social life at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. Join one of our clubs or societies, meet friends on campus for events, gigs and market days, or get involved in sport, art, music, languages and so much more. Join one of our regular campus tours to check out the learning spaces and facilities at our Bruce campus and hear about the services available to students.
Accommodation
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If you’re considering relocating to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ for your studies, have you thought about staying on campus? With many affordable student accommodation options available, as an undergrad or postgrad student you’ll be at the heart of everything the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ community has to offer.
From the campus library, supermarkets, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Hospital and medical facilities to cafés, bars and restaurants, you’ll have everything you need right at your doorstep. Explore our various on-campus residence options tailored to suit your needs.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Lodge
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Located on campus with modern spaces to lounge and study in, enjoy everything ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ has to offer in one of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Lodge’s 353 apartments or studios.
Weeden Lodge
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Based in Belconnen near shopping, restaurants, cafés and Lake Ginninderra, Weeden Lodge offers 309 stylish apartments and studios close to campus.
Cooper Lodge
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Close to the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Library, cafés, a supermarket and a bar, Cooper Lodge has 296 apartments and studios suitable for those who are as social as they are studious.
Campus West
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Set out like a village while being staffed and secure, Campus West strikes the perfect balance between student housing and independent living.
Curious about studying at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ or looking to sharpen your expertise? Our flexible short courses offer practical learning experiences that help you explore new ideas, develop skills and take your next step with confidence.
