Mature-age Entry Scheme

Mature-age Entry Scheme

This scheme aims to help domestic applicants over the age of 21, who do not already hold a recognised qualification, to gain admission to eligible undergraduate degrees.

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Eligibility

You are eligible to apply for admission through the Mature-age Entry Scheme if you:

  • are a domestic student
  • are at least 21 years old on 1 March of the year you will commence study at the University of Sydney
  • have completed an eligible preparation course within the previous two years
  • do not have any of the following qualifications:
    • one year of full-time study or part-time equivalent in a bachelor’s degree or higher (or equivalent undertaken at a recognised tertiary institution)
    • a completed diploma or advanced diploma, including vocational education and training (VET) qualifications at that level if it was accredited by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) or overseas equivalent.

If you do not meet the above criteria, you may still be eligible to apply for admission without going through this entry scheme. Learn more about how to apply.

How to apply

You must complete an approved preparation course to apply through the Mature-age Entry Scheme. Then you apply for your course through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). There is no additional application form or process.

Preparation courses

Preparation courses are open to everyone, you don't need any previous qualifications to enrol.

Admission into the University of Sydney is competitive and places are awarded based on academic merit. Completing an eligible preparation course does not guarantee an offer to your degree. You will be assessed based on your academic results.

We recommend you consult the institution providing your preparation program to see how your academic results will convert into a selection rank.

Eligible courses

The following courses and the associated preparation courses are eligible for entry via the Mature-age Entry Scheme.

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