Thousands of Year 12s ace their university applications

TENS of thousands of proactive HSC students have already taken a big step toward their futures, submitting their university applications well before their final exams, according to the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

So far, more than 41,500 Year 12 students from NSW and the ACT have applied through UAC for tertiary studies starting in 2025. And they’re not the only ones planning ahead — more than 17,600 non-Year 12 applicants have also put their names in the mix for a wide range of courses.

Many students have also doubled their chances of securing a spot by applying directly to individual universities as well. UAC has processed another 100,500^{^} applications on behalf of universities^# for students across all categories, including postgraduate and non-Year 12 applicants.

Kim Paino, Acting Managing Director, said: ‘It's fantastic to see so many Year 12 students already planning for their future through UAC. Now they can focus fully on acing their exams.’

There’s still time for those yet to apply. UAC’s semester 1, 2025 applications remain open until Friday, 7 February 2025. Don’t miss out on securing your spot! Apply today through UAC.

UAC application numbers for 2025 admissions at 30 September 2024*

*At early bird fee closing, 11.59pm, 30 September 2024. Note: These figures do not include international applications.

^{^}Applicants may apply directly to several universities so this figure is not the count of unique applicants, but the number of applications received.

^#UAC processes direct applications on behalf of Australian Catholic University, Australian College of Physical Education, Australian National University, CQUniversity, Macquarie University, University of Newcastle, University of New England, University of Tasmania, University of Technology Sydney, University of Wollongong, UNSW and Western Sydney University.

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For further information (media only) email media@uac.edu.au or contact:
Diane Jardine, Communications Coordinator, UAC on 0436 459 603, or
Kim Paino, Chief Strategy and Engagement Officer, UAC on 0409 155 112.