How to apply

We know you’re a person, not a number

• How to apply – undergraduate or Tertiary Pathway Program

  For Undergraduate degrees, Tertiary Pathway Program and the Young Achievers Early Offer Program – Sydney and Fremantle Campus, you can apply direct to Notre Dame. Apply Now

  Alternatively, for Undergraduate degrees, you can apply as follows:

  • UAC for Undergraduate Coursework study - Sydney Campus
  • TISC for Undergraduate Coursework study - Fremantle Campus

  Schools Recommendation Scheme
  If you are applying through UAC, you are encouraged to consider the Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS). The SRS enables universities to make early offers of undergraduate admission, which allows you to secure a place at Notre Dame.

  Adjustment Factors
  Adjustment factors are additional points which are added to your ATAR to create your Selection Rank. At Notre Dame, our adjustment factors seek to address adversity faced by students. They also consider your personal background, recognise performance in certain subjects, and more.
  Find out more about Notre Dame's adjustment factors.

  What we need to consider your application
  This is what we need to consider your application:

  • Academic transcripts – one of the following:
    • If applying prior to receiving Year 12 results: Final Year 11 and available Year 12 reports;
    • If already completed Year 12: your WACE (WA) or HSC (NSW) Record of Achievement or equivalent; OR
    • Information regarding post-secondary study (including university, TAFE/RTO transcripts or STAT results (STAT results include written English and multiple choice sections)

  • Any other supporting documentation you would like us to consider (this may include certificates, awards or references that demonstrate your achievements)

  Please note, you can submit an application and later provide your reports once they become available.

  In your online application, you will have the opportunity to tell us about yourself and why you are applying to us. We are interested in what is motivating you study the degree you have chosen, and about your interests and achievements. See our tips below!

  Tell us about yourself (Individual Factors)
  We know you're more than your ATAR, that's why we ask you to tell us about yourself. It's a key part of our unique admissions process, which goes beyond a single score.

  Our applicants are asked three questions:

  1.Why are you applying to study at Notre Dame?
  2.Why have you chosen to study this degree?
  3.Tell us how you contribute, and how frequently, to community life?

  You can prepare your answers in advance if you like and have it ready for when you wish to apply.

  If applying directly through Notre Dame, you can either respond to the Individual Factors questions within your application, or complete the Individual Factors Form and email it to: admissions@nd.edu.au.

  If applying through UAC or TISC, you will be required to complete our Individual Factors Form and upload it with your application.

  For further details, refer to Individual Factors.

• How to apply – UniPath

  For our UniPath Program, you can apply direct to Notre Dame. Apply Now

  You will need to complete the following to apply:

  1. Complete a Guardian Consent form (tip: if you have this prepared beforehand, you can upload it when submitting your online application, otherwise please email it to us at: admissions@nd.edu.au)
  2. Provide a copy of your most recent school report (tip: you can upload this when submitting your online application, or else email it to us at: admissions@nd.edu.au)
  3. Now that you have all the required documents, click Apply Now and complete your application. Upload your documents with your application.

• How to apply – postgraduate coursework

  Apply direct – submit application form.

  Alternatively, for Postgraduate Coursework study (Sydney Campus only), you can apply through UAC.

  This is what we need to consider your application:

  • Academic transcripts
  • Any other supporting documentation you would like us to consider

  Note: Particular degrees may also require a resume and / or evidence of professional registration

• How to apply – postgraduate research

  Applying for a postgraduate research program? Click here to apply: How to Apply - Graduate research.

• How to apply – VET Programs

  Applying for a VET program on our Broome Campus? Click here to apply: How to Apply - VET.

• How to apply – international students

  Are you an international student who requires a visa to study in Australia? Click here to apply: How to Apply - International students.

  (You can find more information in our International Student Guide.)

• What happens next?

  An outcome notification will be sent via email.

  If successful, this will consist of an offer letter with details on your next steps.

  If you misplace your offer letter please contact the Admissions team on admissions@nd.edu.au (domestic students) or international@nd.edu.au (international students) to have it reissued.

  For further details, please refer to our Getting Started page.

• Am I an international or domestic student – what’s the difference?

  The following categories of applicants are considered to be domestic applicants. All other applicants are considered to be international students.

  • Australian citizen
  • Australian Permanent Resident*
  • Australian Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holder
  • New Zealand citizen

  • Diplomatic or consular representative of New Zealand, or the spouse or dependent relative of such a representative

  * A Provisional Resident Visa or Bridging Visa is not a form of permanent residency.

  The process of applying to study at Notre Dame for an international student is different from that of domestic students.  International students should use the International Application Form.

Application Timelines

Early Offer Program
Opens 1 May 2023 and closes 30 September 2023.
Find out more

Undergraduate Programs
There are two main recruitment rounds at Notre Dame, usually between May to July (Semester 2 Mid-Year intake) and November to March (Semester 1 Main-Round intake). Notre Dame utilises Tertiary Admission Centres (TACs) for recruitment rounds, including UAC, TISC and GEMSAS/VTAC (for Doctor of Medicine only).

The only exception is the Mid-Year in WA, where all applications are direct to the University. Please note TACs advise dates annually, so check their websites for details.

Postgraduate Programs
Open year-round.