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Applications for undergrad study in 2027 are now open! Read on to find out how to get prepared – from exploring courses through to hitting submit on your Â鶹ԭ´´ application. Whether you're 100% decided or still exploring your options, this page will help you work out what to do next to get you one step closer to uni. 

Search for your perfect uni course

Not sure what you want to study yet? We have a few tips and tools to help:

• Start with Course Compass: can show you the paths taken by people whose studies at school were just like yours. Search based on what you're studying and see where it could take your career.
• Compare course structures and content: Although many institutions offer courses with the same name, the way they are taught can be very different. So looking at the areas of study and asking questions about the course content is important. Check out our for tips on how to narrow down your options.
• Search courses: and try our course comparison tool to select up to five courses to compare side by side.
• Go to uni open days and info sessions: You'll be able to explore the campus, attend course info sessions, ask questions about course content and assessment, and meet current students, all of which will help you confirm your Â鶹ԭ´´ application course preferences. Check out our list of .
• Take your time: Choosing what to study is a big decision, and it's totally normal to feel a bit overwhelmed. Remember, this is about your future, so take your time and choose something that excites you. Don't worry about committing right away – you can explore as many courses as you want and even change your five preferences after submitting your Â鶹ԭ´´ application. 

Learn about the ATAR

Wondering what the ATAR and selection ranks are all about? We've got you covered. This 2-minute video breaks it all down in plain English. Learn how your ATAR is calculated, what selection ranks actually mean and why your ATAR is just one part of your uni story. Spoiler alert: there are multiple ways to get into your dream course – your ATAR doesn't define you or limit your options.

It’s a good idea to check out – things like selection ranks, non-ATAR selection criteria and course prerequisites can make a difference. Knowing this stuff early can help you when you’re ranking your preferences and getting your Â鶹ԭ´´ application ready.

Explore different routes to uni

Worried your ATAR might not be high enough? Don't let that stop you! There are plenty of pathways to get where you want to go.

You could start with a diploma and transfer into your dream degree, apply through early offer programs that look beyond your ATAR, or explore pathways like TAFE courses or bridging programs. 

Your journey might look different from your friends', and that's totally okay – what matters is that you get where you want to be. Many successful people take an unexpected route, and you can too.  

Mark your calendar

Take note of throughout the year. Set some reminders on your phone, and you'll be cruising through the process. Important dates include when to apply, when to change your preferences by and when offers come out. 

Connect with Â鶹ԭ´´

Tips, reminders, student stories, myth-busting, and the inside scoop on scholarships, access schemes and offers – all in your feed on and . Catch our webinars, guides and how-tos on our YouTube channel, , and if you've got questions, our DMs are open. 

If you need support with your application, – they are always happy to help.

Start your application!

Before you begin, have these numbers ready:

• your Year 12 student number
• your Â鶹ԭ´´ PIN (if you're a NSW HSC or ACT SSC student, we emailed it to you on 8 April; if you're an IB or interstate student, it's the first digits of your date of birth)
• your USI.

Then follow these steps:

1. Click the Apply / log in button at the top of this page and select Undergraduate.
2. Create your account using your personal email address.
3. Enter your student number and Â鶹ԭ´´ PIN.
4. Check your personal and school details.
5. Select up to 5 course preferences from 30+ participating universities and colleges. You can change these throughout the year.
6. Review your application carefully and submit!

Once you've submitted, you can go on to apply for the Schools Recommendation Scheme (for an early offer), the Educational Access Scheme or the Elite Athlete and Performer Scheme. There is no extra fee to do this.