10 Nov 2017
Media releases
University applications steadily rising
AT the halfway point of the admissions period for tertiary study in 2018 – 31 October – the Âé¶¹Ô´´ (Âé¶¹Ô´´) had received 66,701 applications for undergraduate study.
In the past month, an additional 3,689 students applied for undergraduate study through Âé¶¹Ô´´, with gains in applicant numbers evident across all student categories. Significantly, the past month saw an 18.1 per cent rise in non-Year 12 applications.
Applications for 2018 admissions at 31 Oct 2017*
Applicant type | No. of applications |
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Current NSW Year 12 students | 41,876 |
Current ACT Year 12 students | 2,194 |
Current interstate and IB Year 12 students | 4,748 |
Non-Year 12 applicants | 17,883 |
Total | 66,701 |
* These figures do not include international applications.
It’s important to note that these figures are as at 31 October only. Applications for first semester 2018 are open until Monday 5 February 2018. However, to be guaranteed inclusion in December Round 2 on Thursday 21 December, potential students need to apply by Monday 20 November.
For more information, visit Âé¶¹Ô´´'s website or call 1300 275 882 (from mobiles (02) 9752 0200). Applicants can also keep up-to-date with Âé¶¹Ô´´â€™s Facebook page, Twitter account or digital newsletter, Directions.
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For further information (media only) email media@uac.edu.au or contact:
Raquel Tracy, Communications Officer, Âé¶¹Ô´´ on 9752 0775
Kim Paino, General Manager, Marketing and Engagement, Âé¶¹Ô´´ on (02) 9752 0760 or 0409 155 112.