Academic Excellence Scheme

Academic Excellence Scheme

This scheme recognises high performance in English and mathematics by applying adjustment factors to boost your selection rank.

Benefits

If you demonstrate excellence in high-level English or mathematics in your Year 12 exams, you can add up to five adjustment factors to your ATAR or IBAS to raise your selection rank.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Academic Excellence Scheme, you must:

  • be completing the NSW HSC (or any other Australian state or territory Year 12 qualification) or the IB diploma the year before university admission (this includes students completing their studies outside of Australia)
  • apply for an undergraduate course at the University as a domestic student
  • achieve one of the below results in English or mathematics.

From 2025, if you achieve a Band 3 or 4 in HSC Mathematics Advanced (or equivalent) and apply for a course that has had the mathematics prerequisite removed for 2025 entry, you will be eligible to receive one adjustment factor through the Academic Excellence Scheme.

IB Diploma

See UAC for equivalent subjects and grades required in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.

Interstate equivalents

See UAC for the equivalent subjects and grades required in Australian interstate Year 12 qualifications.

How to apply

Place your selected course as your highest eligible preference. If you are eligible for adjustment factors, these will automatically be added to your ATAR (or equivalent). There is no additional application process.

Eligible courses and adjustment factors

Explore the courses available for entry through this scheme. The adjustment factors you will be awarded will depend on your performance in either English or mathematics and which course you apply for.

Frequently asked questions