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Applications for postgraduate study close 11.59pm Fri 15 Aug 2025.
There are two main types of postgraduate study – research and coursework. Only postgraduate coursework applications are processed through UAC. For research programs, contact the relevant institution directly.
Find and compare postgraduate courses
To get started on your journey towards postgraduate study, follow these steps to find and compare courses that interest you:
- Click on the green 'Find a course' button at the top of the page.
- Select 'Postgraduate' from the dropdown menu.
- Select the discipline you are interest in and scroll through the available courses.
- Select up to five courses to compare by clicking on the + sign next to the course title.
- Click on the teal 'Compare courses' button at the top of the page.
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Admission criteria
Most institutions require you to have completed a relevant undergraduate degree or diploma to be eligible for admission to a postgraduate course. You may also require professional work experience.
When you apply through UAC, we assess your tertiary qualifications using procedures and guidelines agreed to by our participating institutions. Only courses accredited under the Australian Qualifications Framework, or by the relevant state/territory accreditation authority, will be taken into account.
There are also some qualifications that UAC does not assess, such as:
- Australian Qualifications Framework Certificates I and II
- Statements of Attainment
- TAFE Statements
- courses delivered by Australian private providers that are not accredited
- short courses run by a university (eg Project Management Essentials)
- other short courses such as first aid certificates.
Please note: each institution sets its own admission criteria, so be sure to read the individual institution entry requirements for details.
Applying through UAC
You are eligible to apply through UAC for postgraduate courses listed in the course search if you are:
- an Australian citizen
- a New Zealand citizen
- a permanent resident of Australia.
All international fee-paying applicants must apply directly to the participating institutions, not through UAC.
UAC does not process deferments for postgraduate courses. You will need to contact the relevant institution directly.
- Enter your personal details (including a personal email address). The name on your application must match the name on your official ID, otherwise you’ll have problems when you enrol.
- Provide details of your studies and qualifications (including completed secondary studies and complete or incomplete certificate, diploma and degree studies).
- Select up to six course preferences.
- Accept the applicant declaration.
- Pay for your application with a credit card (Mastercard or Visa) or PayPal account. Your application is not complete until you have paid.
- Download your application confirmation.
You can add, delete, or change the order of your courses by logging in to your application. You'll need your UAC application number and UAC PIN. You can't change your preferences by phone, letter, fax or email.
There is no charge to change your preferences and you can change them as many times as you like before the course closing dates listed in the course search.
How offers work
Offers are made progressively throughout the admissions period, via email. If your application is successful, you'll receive an offer notification from UAC. The institution making the offer will send you information about acceptance and enrolment dates and procedures.