Here’s where your undergraduate studies begin

Here you can find out all you need to know about applying to study your undergraduate degree.

Want to learn how to apply for your undergraduate degree? Or find out what degrees are on offer, when and how offers are made and key dates around the application process?

You're in the right place.

Free application Free application No application fees when you apply directly with the University of Newcastle.
Competitive entry Competitive entry Successful completion of your program will enable competitive entry into all degrees at the University of Newcastle.
Guaranteed entry Guaranteed entry Upon successful completion of your program, you are guaranteed entry into over 70 degrees at the University of Newcastle.

How to apply

There are a few ways you can apply for your undergraduate study degree based on your pathway. Use the tool below to find your application route.

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Pathways program

Pathways Students

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Applications for Semester 1, 2024 are closed.

Applications for Semester 2, 2024 will open 13 May, 2024.

If you are completing your Pathways program this semester, or completed last semester, there are two options for applying into an undergraduate degree from your Enabling Pathways program:

Direct:
Apply with our FREE direct application for all degrees at the University of Newcastle, except for the Bachelor of Midwifery.

UAC:
If you want to apply to the Bachelor of Midwifery* at the University of Newcastle, or another university in NSW/ACT you need to apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Make sure you also check out our other entry schemes available to assist students with educational disadvantage, Indigenous students and for degrees like Medicine and Law.

Applications for Semester 1, 2024 are closed!

  • 13 May 2024 - Applications open for Semester 2 2024
  • 11:59pm, 8 July 2024 - Applications close for Semester 2 2024
  • 12 July 2024 - Offers released for Semester 2 2024
  • Upon successful completion of your Pathway program, you are guaranteed entry into selected degrees at the University of Newcastle.

    View the list of guaranteed programs

    Pathways program

    Diploma students

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    Applications for Semester 1, 2024 are closed.

    Applications for Semester 2, 2024 will open 13 May.

    As a current Diploma student, you will need to complete an Internal Transfer to apply for your undergraduate degree program*.

    Direct:
    Transfer directly into an undergraduate degree at the University of Newcastle, except for the Bachelor of Midwifery and the Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program).

    UAC:
    If you want to apply to the Bachelor of Midwifery or the Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program)* at the University of Newcastle, or another university in NSW/ACT you need to apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

    If you are transferring into a related undergraduate degree program, you may be eligible to receive credit. You should submit your credit application at the same time you apply for your undergraduate degree.

    *Please note: The Bachelor of Midwifery and the Bachelor of Medical Science/Doctor of Medicine (Joint Medical Program) are NOT available via this direct admission application.

    Applications for Semester 1, 2024 are closed.

  • 13 May 2024 - Applications open for Semester 2 2024
  • 11:59pm, 8 July 2024 - Applications close for Semester 2 2024
  • 12 July 2024 - Offers released for Semester 2 2024
  • Upon successful completion of your Diploma, you are guaranteed entry into selected degrees at the University of Newcastle.

    View the list of guaranteed programs

    You may also be eligible to receive credit into your undergraduate degree. Click here for more information.

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    Your Next Move info sessions

    Your Next Move info sessions

    Are you on track to complete your program this semester? If you are wondering what comes next, check out our upcoming info sessions on Your Next Move.