Frequently asked questions – Qualifications
Qualifications
Where can I find information on the UAI?
Read Universities Admission Index (UAI) for more information.
^topWhat if I have lost my UAI Advice Notice?
If you have lost your UAI Advice Notice UAC can issue you with a UAI confirmation letter. The fee is $45 (the original UAI Advice Notice is free). To order a UAI confirmation letter, call UAC on (02) 9752 0200.
^topI am applying on the basis of my Year 12 studies. Do the institutions take anything else into account?
Admission to most tertiary courses is based on your performance in the 2008 NSW HSC. You are ranked on your Universities Admission Index (UAI). Read Universities Admission Index (UAI) for more information.
Other criteria such as a portfolio, interview, audition, questionnaire, or test may also be taken into account for certain courses either instead of, or in conjunction with the UAI.
2008 interstate Year12/NZ NCEA level 3 students
No general restrictions are placed on applicants who have completed interstate Year 12 qualifications or the NZ NCEA level 3. Applications from interstate 2008 Year 12 and 2008 NZ NCEA Level 3 students are generally processed in the same way as 2008 NSW HSC applicants.
What do the institutions take into account if I have taken studies since finishing my Year 12?
Most institutions take into account any or all of the following when considering your application - tertiary studies, secondary studies, postsecondary studies, professional and paraprofessional studies, STAT, and other relevant factors such as maturity, employment history and special circumstances. Check with the institutions for more information on the qualifications they will look at with each of your course preferences.
^topI have qualifications from overseas. Will these be considered in my application?
If you are an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, the holder of an Australian permanent resident humanitarian visa or a New Zealand citizen applying on the basis of overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications, contact the relevant institutions to discuss your eligibility for admission before you submit your application to UAC.
If you have qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency. For requirements, read English language proficiency -65KB.
Is employment experience considered by all institutions?
Some institutions will take employment experience into account for admissions purposes. Read 'Employment experience' under Alternative entry for more information.
I'm completing the International Baccalaureate. How will my IB results compare with the UAI?
For information on IB conversion call Sydney on + 61 2 9564 2722 also read Applying with the International Baccalaureate Diploma or Bilingual Diploma.
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