Universities offer higher education degrees in many subject areas and charge fees. Students can choose specialised fields to prepare for professional careers.
Applying for university
Learn how to find university courses and apply for admission in NSW. Get help understanding entry requirements, application systems and how to choose the right course or study pathway.
Universities Admission Centre (UAC)
Read information about the University Admission Centre (UAC) which provides services related to university admissions, including the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) for all HSC students.
Open Universities Australia finder
Search for university courses available online across Australia.
Course Seeker finder
Search for and compare tertiary education courses from different institutions across Australia.
Financial help and student support
Find financial support and services for university students, including scholarships, student loans and programs that help you prepare for and succeed in higher education.
Use this tool to find university scholarships available for people seeking asylum and refugees who hold temporary visas in Australia.
Use this tool to find financial support for students from refugee and migrant backgrounds in Australia.
Read information about available tertiary scholarships for students from refugee and/or asylum seeker backgrounds.
Read information about higher education student loans available in NSW.
Read information about Australian Government higher education loans and support.
Read information about university equity scholarships.
Read information about Education Entry Payment available for university students.
Read information about the Fast Forward program by Western Sydney University.
Use the Good Universities Guide to find available scholarships.
Read information about SSI's Allianz Scholarship program, which helps people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to participate in Australia’s education system.
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