How to apply

Eligibility

To be eligible for a place in the Open Foundation program you must:

  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident currently living in Australia
  • be 17* years or older.
  • be residing in Australia for the duration of your studies
  • not have successfully completed another Enabling program at the University of Newcastle

* You may apply if you will be turning 17 in the year you commence study, however you will require parental/guardian consent to proceed with enrolment.

Please note:

Applicants who seek to enrol in Open Foundation as an alternative to completing their school studies due to adverse circumstances will require a declaration of circumstances and parental/guardian consent to proceed with their enrolment and must complete Open Foundation Extended (60 units). This excludes students who are continuing their schooling and are seeking to enrol in Open Foundation units while concurrently attending high school under an agreement between the University of Newcastle and the relevant high school.

You can now apply for Open Foundation at any time, with applications and offers rolling all year round.

What you will need

As part of your application, you must:

  • Know your preferred location of study; Callaghan, Ourimbah or Flexible Online
  • Have 100 points of certified identification
  • Have a valid email address

For more information, check out our Application Guide.

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Need assistance?

If you are having trouble about your course options, enrollment process, or any other issues relating to Open Foundation, please contact us.