A selection rank is the score we use to assess your eligibility for a course.

If you receive an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), your selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment factors you receive. If you are not eligible for adjustment factors, your selection rank is your ATAR.

Selection rank = ATAR + adjustment factors

If you are applying with a recognised non-ATAR qualification, it will be assessed and converted into an ATAR-equivalent selection rank by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). If you are eligible for adjustment factors, these will be added to this rank.

All our courses list a selection rank, which indicates the entry requirement based on the previous year’s intake.

This is a guide to help you understand how competitive the course was in the last intake and the approximate selection rank you need to achieve to be offered a place. 

The selection rank can change between intakes, depending on demand and the selection ranks of applicants in the intake.

What are adjustment factors?

Adjustment factors are awarded through our entry schemes, and they increase your selection rank for eligible courses.

The number of adjustment factors awarded may vary by course, even within the same entry scheme. As a result, your selection rank can be different for each course you apply for.

For some schemes, adjustment factors are automatically awarded, while others require an application. Check the individual entry scheme for eligibility criteria and application processes.

Does my course have additional admission criteria?

Some of our courses have additional admission criteria you’ll need to meet. This can include prerequisite study, submitting a personal statement, passing an audition, or attending an interview. You can find these requirements listed on the course page.

What if I don’t have an ATAR?

If you do not have an ATAR, we will assess you using an approved equivalent qualification. This includes recognised secondary qualifications and tertiary qualifications. View our full list of recognised Australian and overseas qualifications.

If your qualification isn't recognised, you may also be able to gain admission through an enabling program or entry scheme.

For further information on converting your non-ATAR qualification and comparing your subjects to NSW High School Certificate subjects, follow the links below.

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