Applying through UAC FAQs
Don't waste your application! If you apply after the Main Round of offers, remember that few offers are made in the Early February and Final rounds. Institutions may not make offers in all courses – offers are only made to courses with vacancies.
- What are the admission requirements for university study?
To be offered a place in a course you must:
- be eligible to be considered and
- be selected in competition with other eligible applicants.
Read admission requirements for more information about whether you are eligible.
- When do I have to apply?
On-time applications close on Thursday 30 September. You can apply after this but you'll be charged a late fee.
You can receive updates on important UAC dates and events by visiting our RSS updates page and subscribing.
To be included in particular offer rounds, you must apply by certain dates. Also, some courses have early closing dates, particularly those with additional selection criteria.
- When do applications close?
On-time applications close on Thursday 30 September. UAC accepts late applications until Thursday 3 February 2011 – late fees apply.
Apply as early as possible as most offers are made in the Main Round of offers on Wednesday 19 January 2011.
You can receive updates on important UAC dates and events by visiting our RSS updates page and subscribing.
- How do I apply?
You apply to courses listed in the course search through Apply. Apply will instruct you throughout the application.
- What are the processing charges and payment options?
The processing charge is $25 for Year 12 applicants and $54 for non-Year 12 applicants. Late fees apply after 30 September.
The processing charge is not refundable under any circumstances and you must keep a record of the date and time of your payment.
Note: If you do not pay the processing charge your application will not be processed and you will not be made an offer.
When you use Apply you will instructed on how to pay using:
- a credit card (MasterCard or Visa only)
- BPay
- Australia Post
- PayPal – allows you to transfer money securely from your nominated bank account to UAC.
If you choose to use PayPal, and you do not have a PayPal account, you will need to set up your account at least 10 days before you submit your application.
Read fees for more information on the costs of study, UAC charges and financial assistance for applicants.
- What is my UAC application number and UAC PIN?
- Do I apply through UAC Undergraduate or UAC International?
The application process varies for Undergraduate and International applicants:
- I applied through UAC International but now I'm a permanent resident. Do I need to apply again?
If you are granted permanent residency after you've applied through UAC
International write to the Senior Operations Officer at UAC as soon as possible to explain your change in status and provide a verified copy of your current passport. You do not need to apply again.
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