How to apply for undergraduate courses

How to apply for an undergraduate course

This is a general guide on applying for a bachelor's degree as a domestic applicant. 

Are you a domestic student?

You're a domestic student if you're one of the following:

  • an Australian or New Zealand citizen (dual citizens included)
  • an Australian permanent resident
  • an Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder
  • a Pacific Engagement visa holder.

Otherwise, you need to apply as an international student.

Check your course

Use the course search to find the course you want to study. Each course page includes information about:

  • what you'll study
  • admissions criteria
  • application deadlines
  • indicative fees and costs
  • potential career paths.

You might want to bookmark the course page, as you'll be referring back to it as you prepare your application.

Check admission criteria

All entry requirements specific to your chosen course are listed on the course page.

Explore admission pathways

If you’re not sure whether you’ll reach the ATAR (or equivalent) for your preferred course, we encourage you to explore our different admissions pathways for other ways of getting into your course. 

This also gives you the opportunity to maximise your chances of entry using your special achievements.

There are also other ways to get into your chosen course/field, like starting in a similar degree and then applying to transfer.

Check fees, costs and scholarships

Fees and costs

You'll need to pay:

  • Tuition fees
  • Additional fees and costs.

Find out more about fees and costs for domestic students.

Scholarships and financial assistance

Check what kinds of financial support you may be able to get. We offer bursaries and interest-free loans to help with essential study and living costs. For example:

Find out more about financial assistance.

Apply for credit

If you previously completed any related study, you may be able to have it credited to your degree. This means you won’t have to repeat similar units, could graduate sooner, and pay less for your studies. 

There are different types of credit that you can get for:

  • Equivalent units of study taken at another recognised university or higher education institution.
  • Equivalent qualifications from a higher education institution or vocational education and training institution approved by the University.

Find out how and when to apply.

Apply for your course

You need to apply on the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) website. Make sure you're aware of the UAC application process and key dates.

Note: Some courses require additional application forms. These will be listed on the course page, and you will be prompted to upload this during your UAC application. Find out more about submitting documents to UAC.

The University does not participate in every UAC offer round and makes limited or no offers before the December Round 2 offer round for some courses.

After December Round 2, some courses may be full and stop making offers. Courses with no vacancies will be published on the University website.

Next steps

Download guide

Download our guide for more information about applying for an undergraduate course as a domestic student.

Undergraduate Guide 2025

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