Getting into university

Pathways

How to apply for University as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian student

There are two ways for prospective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to apply for University:

1. Universities Admission Centre (UAC)

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are eligible for a UAI can apply online for admission through UAC. 

2. Badanami Alternative Entry Program 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who do not have a HSC, or believe their HSC score may not be sufficient to apply through UAC, can apply for direct admission via the Badanami Alternative Entry Program.

Choosing what to study

We know it can be challenging to work out what career path to pursue, what course to study, and what you need to know to be successful. Our course and career planner is a self assessment guide that can help get you started. It includes a list of careers, the UWS course which can help you toward that career, and the minimum assumed knowledge and personal qualities you'll need to gain entry into that course. 

• Course and Career Planner 

UWSCollege University Foundation Studies

Another way to access university is through UWSCollege, which provides pathways to university for people of all ages and stages in life.

UWSCollege University Foundation Studies offer courses designed to introduce students to the skills and knowledge needed for an undergraduate degree at UWS.

On successful completion of University Foundation Studies at UWSCollege, students are guaranteed direct entry into the first year of a UWS undergraduate degree program. For more information visit the UWSCollege website.