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Applications and admissions

Applications and admissions

Begin your academic path with us How to apply

Learn about the application process and timelines, be sure to check your study type and check out the differences between programs.

Adjustment factors

Adjustment factors are additional points added to your ATAR to create your Selection Rank. These factors consider a variety of different categories and are designed to help students overcome adversity, reward exceptional performance, and recognize extracurricular activity.

Notre Dame offers adjustment factors to ensure every student has the opportunity to achieve their goal of gaining entry to or pursuing study at the university.

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Schools Recommendation Scheme

If you are a Year 12 student who has applied through UAC, you may be eligible for early offers of undergraduate admission to Notre Dame through the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS). The SRS takes into account your Year 11 studies and results, as well as your school's recommendation and rating.

Your school can rate your aptitudes, abilities, and successes relevant to your undergraduate study by completing the required documentation.

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Admission requirements

Find your path to Notre Dame

At Notre Dame, we value each person who applies. That's why we consider more than just your academic results in our admissions process. We also take your unique experiences, interests, and contributions into account.

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Recognition of prior learning

If you’ve already completed some studies, you may receive credit towards future study.

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English language requirements

Both domestic and international applicants must prove their English proficiency.

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Early Offer

If you're in your final year of high school and studying towards the ATAR pathway, Notre Dame's Early Offer program offers you the chance to secure a place at Notre Dame before you finish your studies.

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UniPath

The UniPath Program is for high school students in year 12 and want to pursue an undergraduate degree but are not engaged in ATAR studies. Embark on your path to university while finishing year 12.

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Tertiary Pathway Program

TPP is designed for students who have not met the requirements for entry into undergraduate programs. Following successful completion, you'll be guaranteed entry into several undergrad degrees.

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Other pathways

Learn about different entry pathways, such as secondary education, vocational training, higher education, work experience, and more.

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Our Doctor of Medicine aims to develop and train caring and ethical doctors imbued with the values of compassion, respect, and service.

We offer multiple pathways to Medicine at Notre Dame University to support as many aspiring doctors to achieve their career goals as possible.

Pathways to Medicine

Already received an offer and you’re ready to accept?

If you’ve already received an offer – congratulations! We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Notre Dame. Getting started at UNDA has everything you need to know from accepting your offer through to preparing for your first week of study.

Getting started at UNDA