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More than a uni. A pathway to your future.

Pathways & Support

Whatever your background, there is a path to a Notre Dame degree.

Your journey. Your pathway.

There's no single path to a Notre Dame degree. We've designed multiple entry options to meet you where you are.

Experience based entry TAFE entry & credit recognition Adjustment factors Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP) UniPath

Experience based entry

Work and life experience count

Have you worked for 2+ years? You may be eligible to apply on your experience alone. We assess your readiness based on your educational achievements, work experience, and life experience — all considered holistically.

What's considered

  • Educational achievements (ATAR, TAFE, VET, university)
  • Work experience — professional and casual
  • Life experience — volunteering, military, sporting achievements
  • Available for Bachelor of Commerce, Arts, Communications, Science & more

Eligibility

Applicants who have been out of school for 2 or more years and can demonstrate relevant work or life experience. No minimum ATAR is required — your whole background is considered.

TAFE entry & credit recognition

Your TAFE study opens doors

Completed a TAFE qualification? Notre Dame offers recognition of your prior learning, which can mean advanced standing into your undergraduate degree — saving you time and money.

What's considered

  • Credit recognition for completed VET qualifications
  • Advanced standing may be available
  • Pathway into a range of undergraduate programs
  • Both full and partial qualifications considered

Eligibility

Students who have completed a Certificate III, IV, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma from a registered training organisation. Both full and partial completions may be considered.

Adjustment factors

Get extra points towards your entry

Notre Dame applies adjustment factors to students applying via ATAR that can boost your selection rank. These recognise the challenges some students face and reward your resilience — giving you a fairer chance at entry.

What's considered

  • Location-based adjustments
  • Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
  • School-based adjustments
  • Combined with your ATAR to strengthen your application

Eligibility

Current Year 12 students or recent school leavers who meet one or more adjustment factor criteria — including rural or remote location, school-based disadvantage, or other personal circumstances.

Tertiary Pathway Progream (TPP)

A bridge into undergraduate study

The TPP is a free semester-long program that prepares you for entry into many of our undergraduate degrees. Ideal for mature-age students, school leavers wanting a refresher, or international students.

What's considered

  • Free for Australian and NZ citizens and permanent residents
  • Offered at Fremantle, Sydney and Broome campuses
  • Pathways into Arts, Business, Education, Health Sciences & more
  • Not a pathway for Law, Medicine or Physiotherapy

Eligibility

Open to domestic students who do not meet standard entry requirements, mature-age applicants, and international students. No ATAR required. The program runs for one semester full-time.

UniPath

Begin university while still in high school

UniPath lets you study at Notre Dame while completing Year 11 or 12. Gain university credit, develop academic skills, and secure an offer into many undergraduate degree programs upon successful completion.

What's considered

  • Study on campus or at satellite sites
  • Develops research, writing, maths and communication skills
  • Available in Fremantle, Sydney (Broadway, Oran Park, Auburn) and Broome
  • General and Health Streams available

Eligibility

Current Year 11 or Year 12 students at participating high schools. Students must have school principal endorsement and meet basic academic criteria. Available in General and Health streams.


Not sure which pathway is for you?

Our pathway advisors will review your background and help you find the best route to your Notre Dame degree.


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Student support

Notre Dame is different. Our small community means you get real support — from academics who know your name, peers who've been where you are, and a university that genuinely wants you to succeed.

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Notre Dame prides itself on a personal, high-touch teaching environment where you're known by name — not just a student number. Our small class sizes mean you get real interaction with academics.

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Academic tutoring
Free tutoring and academic support is available across all major subject areas. Whether it's essay writing, maths, or research skills — help is always within reach.

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Peer mentoring
Connect with student ambassadors and peer mentors who have walked in your shoes. Our first-year transition programs help you settle in quickly and build your support network.

Scholarships and financial support

  • Notre Dame Get Set Grant

    A one-off grant to help cover the costs of starting university - laptop, books, uniforms and other essential equipment.

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  • Notre Dame Opportunity Scholarship

    A multi-year scholarship for commencing students experiencing financial hardship or educational disadvantage.

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  • Practicum Support Scheme

    Financial support for students undertaking compulsory full-time placements who are experiencing financial hardship.

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  • Government assistance

    Defer your student contribution through HECS-HELP and repay only when you're earning - no upfront cost required.

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Three campuses. One community.

Notre Dame has campuses in Fremantle, Sydney, and Broome — each with its own character, but united by the same commitment to personal education and community.

Fremantle Campus

Our foundation Campus is located in the historic West End of Fremantle.

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Broome Campus

Broome Campus provides a unique environment for students.

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Sydney Campus

Our Sydney Campus is based across two sites –Broadway and Darlinghurst.

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If you’d like advice on study options, entry pathways and the application process before or after Open Day, our friendly Prospective Students team is here to help! Make an appointment for personalised 1-on-1 advice session.

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