This scheme offers undergraduate students who live in regional or remote Australia entry on a reduced ATAR, plus a range of additional support.
To be eligible for this scheme you must:
According to the Australian Statistical Geography Standards (ASGS), your residential address or school must be classified as one of the following:
The ASGS utilises geocoding technology to assign each school and individual street address an Australian Statistical Geography Standard Remoteness Area Value. View the ASGS map to learn more.
If applying while at high school or in the following 12 months, you must complete year 12 studies at a school in Australia.
To determine eligibility for this scheme, place a University of Sydney course as one of your UAC preferences by the dates outlined below. If you are eligible you will receive advice by email from the University of Sydney.
If you are notified that you are eligible, you will need to place your chosen course as your highest eligible UAC preference. Then, if you meet the Regional and Remote ATAR and any other admission criteria, you will be made an unconditional offer to study.
Explore the courses available for 2025 entry through this scheme and the reduced ATARs.