13 Jan 2021
This is the initial report on the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in 2020. It includes an overview of the HSC and the ATAR, and ATAR statistics for the year. A full report will be published in May 2021.
11 Dec 2020
This booklet is for Year 12 students completing their HSC in 2020. It explains the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), including what the ATAR is, the relationship between HSC marks and the ATAR, how the ATAR is calculated, how it is used for selection to tertiary study and who is eligible to receive it.
25 Sep 2020
A brief guide to what Year 12 students can expect in each main offer round and what to do when you get an offer.
21 Jul 2020
A checklist of tasks for Year 12 students applying for university through UAC.
13 May 2020
Find out which unis will make early offers to Year 12 students, and how to apply for them.
11 May 2020
This report contains information on the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in 2019. It includes an overview of the HSC and the ATAR, a breakdown of the scaling process, analysis of HSC and ATAR statistics and trends for the year.
08 May 2020
This fact sheet details special requirements for entry into Medicine and Medical Science courses at the University of Newcastle/University of New England, the University of Sydney, UNSW Sydney, Charles Sturt University and Western Sydney University.
05 May 2020
This booklet is designed to help students in Year 10 in 2020 decide which HSC courses to take in Years 11 and 12. It lists the courses UAC’s participating institutions will offer in 2023 with details of prerequisites, assumed knowledge, recommended studies and additional selection criteria.
16 Apr 2020
A guide to applying for Equity Scholarships, with full details of the disadvantages that can be claimed and the documents that are required to support them.
16 Apr 2020
A short guide to applying for Schools Recommendation Schemes, which offer Year 12 students an opportunity to be assessed based on criteria other than - or in addition to - the ATAR.
08 Apr 2020
A guide to applying for Educational Access Schemes, with full details of the disadvantages that can be claimed and the documents that are required to support them.
02 Apr 2020
Find out how institutions use the Educational Access Scheme and how the EAS can help you get into uni.
02 Apr 2020
All about the supporting documents you need to provide for each disadvantage you claim under the Educational Access Scheme.
02 Apr 2020
The EAS eligibility letter tells you whether EAS consideration will be applied by an institution when deciding whether or not to make you an offer. This fact sheet details what to do when you receive this letter and institution policies that may affect your eligibility.
02 Apr 2020
Most institutions have specific admissions schemes for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Use the contact details included in this fact sheet to check if you need to apply for these schemes via UAC or directly to the institutions.
02 Apr 2020
Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) replaces the Educational Access Schemes (EAS) S01E school list to identify Low Socio-Economic Status (LSES) applicants for undergraduate admission. SEIFA is a product developed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) that ranks areas in Australia according to relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage.
02 Apr 2020
This fact sheet provides guidance on completing the Educational Impact Statement (EIS) - an essential part of an Educational Access Scheme application.
24 Mar 2020
The UAC Guide 2020-21 introduces undergraduate applicants to our 26 participating institutions and provides lists of courses on offer in semester 1, 2021. Discover the ins and outs of admission criteria, and the process of applying for and receiving an offer to tertiary study.
09 Mar 2020
Applying to NSW and ACT Unis provides information for interstate Year 11 and 12 students about applying for tertiary study through UAC. It explains the process of applying to university, managing an application, accepting an offer and enrolling.
09 Mar 2020
Steps to Uni for Year 11 and 12 Students provides information for Year 11 and 12 students about applying for tertiary study through UAC. It guides students through things to consider and common questions about tertiary study and explains the process of applying to university, managing an application, accepting an offer and enrolling.
03 Jan 2020
ATAR profiles include the estimated lowest selection rank required for an offer (and the lowest ATAR that resulted in an offer) to the course for January Round 1.
02 Sep 2019
A new International Baccalaureate conversion schedule will be introduced for 2022 university admissions.
30 May 2019
This publication provides applicants who have not recently completed Year 12 with information on choosing courses, gaining entry into uni, pathways and financial assistance, and the application process.
23 May 2019
This report contains information on the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in 2018. It includes an overview of the HSC and the ATAR, a breakdown of the scaling process, analysis of HSC and ATAR statistics and notes trends for the year.
17 Apr 2019
This booklet is designed to help students in Year 10 in 2019 decide which HSC courses to take in Years 11 and 12. It lists courses UAC’s participating institutions will offer in 2022 with details of prerequisites, assumed knowledge, recommended studies and additional selection criteria.
02 Apr 2019
This fact sheet lists key dates for domestic undergraduate applications, Year 12 results and ATARs for 2020-21.
16 Aug 2018
Use this fact sheet to identify whether or not you need to meet English language proficiency requirements – an admission requirement for all tertiary courses.
03 May 2018
This booklet is designed to help students in Year 10 in 2018 decide which HSC courses to take in Years 11 and 12. It lists courses UAC’s participating institutions will offer in 2021 with details of prerequisites, assumed knowledge, recommended studies and additional selection criteria.
09 Feb 2018
The ATAR and Applying for Uni provides a guide to choosing HSC courses and applying for university through UAC. It includes an explanation of the ATAR and how it is used by universities as part of their selection process.
19 Jul 2017
This booklet is designed to help students in Year 10 in 2017 decide which HSC courses to take in Years 11 and 12. It lists courses UAC’s participating institutions will offer in 2020 with details of prerequisites, assumed knowledge, recommended studies and additional selection criteria.
05 Apr 2016
This booklet is for students in Year 10 in 2016 to help them decide which HSC courses to take in years 11 and 12. It lists courses UAC’s participating institutions will offer in 2019 with details of prerequisites, assumed knowledge, recommended studies and additional selection criteria.
04 Mar 2015
Calculating the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank in New South Wales: A Technical Report describes the technical details surrounding the calculation of the ATAR and provides a brief historical background to the current procedures.
01 Jan 2015
This report contains information on the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in 2017. It includes an overview of the HSC and the ATAR, a breakdown of the scaling process, analysis of HSC and ATAR statistics and notes trends for the year.
31 Dec 2014
This report contains information on the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in 2016. It includes an overview of the HSC and the ATAR, a breakdown of the scaling process, analysis of HSC and ATAR statistics and notes trends for the year.
30 Dec 2014
This report contains information on the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in 2015. It includes an overview of the HSC and the ATAR, a breakdown of the scaling process, analysis of HSC and ATAR statistics and notes trends for the year.
17 Dec 2014
This report contains information on the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in 2014. It includes an overview of the HSC and the ATAR, a breakdown of the scaling process, analysis of HSC and ATAR statistics and notes trends for the year.
10 Dec 2013
This report contains information on the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in 2013. It includes an overview of the HSC and the ATAR, a breakdown of the scaling process, analysis of HSC and ATAR statistics and notes trends for the year.
04 Dec 2012
This report contains information on the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in 2012. It includes an overview of the HSC and the ATAR, a breakdown of the scaling process, analysis of HSC and ATAR statistics and notes trends for the year.
04 Dec 2011
This report contains information on the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in 2011. It includes an overview of the HSC and the ATAR, a breakdown of the scaling process, analysis of HSC and ATAR statistics and notes trends for the year.
04 Apr 2010
This report contains information on the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in 2010. It includes an overview of the HSC and the ATAR, a breakdown of the scaling process, analysis of HSC and ATAR statistics and notes trends for the year.
15 Dec 2009
This report contains information on the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in 2009. It includes an overview of the HSC and the ATAR, a breakdown of the scaling process, analysis of HSC and ATAR statistics and notes trends for the year.
04 Dec 2008
This report contains information on the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in 2008. It includes an overview of the HSC and the ATAR, a breakdown of the scaling process, analysis of HSC and ATAR statistics and notes trends for the year.
16 Dec 2007
This report contains information on the calculation of the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) in 2007. It includes an overview of the HSC and the ATAR, a breakdown of the scaling process, analysis of HSC and ATAR statistics and notes trends for the year.
