Start your university experience the right way with an undergraduate course at ACU. You’re an undergraduate student if you’re looking to study your first university course, such as a bachelor or associate degree.
Apply for one of our undergraduate courses using this step-by-step guide.
Applying is easy; the process should only take around 20 minutes.
It's important you know this guide is for domestic undergraduate applications only. You're a domestic student if you're one of the following:
If you're based overseas and will require an international student visa, you should visit our step-by-step guide for international undergraduate applications.
Go to our international undergraduate application guide
Find the program that's right for you by taking a look through our available undergraduate courses. Browse by course type, subject or study area.
Browse or search our undergraduate courses
If you've never visited us before, it's a good idea to see what our courses and campuses have to offer. Join a campus tour or attend an information session.
Once you've chosen your course, it's important to find out what kind of applicant you are and check if you meet the entry requirements.
You can also learn about our admissions pathways and ATAR adjustment factors if you've just finished school.
Visit our undergraduate entry requirements
We don't want you to miss out. Stay on top of your application by taking note of any relevant application deadlines.
View the upcoming application deadlines
Take a moment to see if you're eligible to apply for one or more of our scholarships. We offer nearly 400 scholarships each year and you can apply for as many as you like.
Entry schemes improve your chances of getting into your preferred course, by considering criteria other than your selection rank.
We offer different options for future students with demonstrated abilities in athletics or performance, volunteering or community engagement.
Under these schemes, you may gain early entry to your degree, benefit from ATAR adjustment factors, and be able to access a range of exclusive leadership development opportunities.
Explore the Elite Athlete and Performer Program
Year 12 students can apply for an early offer via the ACU Guarantee program
ACU offers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples a dedicated pathway to university
You'll need the following items and supporting documents to get your application underway:
If you intend on studying teaching, you'll also need to complete the following:
Learn more by visiting additional requirements for some courses.
Additional requirements for some courses
Most undergraduate course applications are submitted via a state Tertiary Admissions Centre (TAC).
Each state TAC operates a centralised application system and provides information and support for future students.
You can apply for entry to your preferred undergraduate course and campus at the relevant TAC website:
In some circumstances, you apply for your undergraduate course directly to us. This can happen when:
To find out if your preferred undergraduate course accepts direct applications, visit the relevant course page.
If you're over 21 and haven't completed any secondary school, vocational training or higher education studies, you can complete the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).
You can then use these results to gain admission into ACU.
Once you've applied, you can sit tight. You'll receive confirmation of your application. We'll then assess your application and let you know the outcome.
If you want to add, change or rearrange your preferences once your ATAR results are released, you can do so at your relevant TAC website.
If you got the offer you wanted, you're on your way to something great. But we need you to give us the go-ahead.
Respond to your offer by accepting, declining or deferring.
See how to respond to your offer
If you received an offer but have not yet accepted/declined/deferred and would prefer to be considered for an alternate ACU course before semester commences, you can submit an AO form. See which courses you can change to at the Alternate Offer page.
If you didn't get the offer you wanted, there's no need to panic. We have a range of pathways available to get you into your dream course.
You can reach out to us at AskACU or student support if you have any questions about the undergraduate application process.
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Call us on 1300 275 228.
If you’ve already studied at university level or have significant relevant work experience, you can apply for credit towards your course.
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