Early Entry

Lock in your place at uni early

Get a guaranteed UNE Early Entry offer

UNE Early Entry is open to all Year 12 applicants, whether or not you’re expecting to receive an ATAR. Early Entry relies on your school’s assessment of your attributes and abilities: your ability to work and learn independently, and your overall potential for academic success.

Apply with us directly and you can get your offer before the release of the year 12 results, giving you the certainty that no matter what happens, you have a place at UNE. Based on your school's recommendation, we will guarantee you an offer to start with us in 2026^*.

Our direct Early Entry program recognises that an ATAR score is not the only measure of future success at university, and has been ensuring students like yourself have the best opportunity to go to university for more than 40 years.

Secure a place at the only Australian uni awarded five stars for Overall Experience 19 years in a row^{^}, before you receive your year 12 results.

_*_{If you are not eligible for one of your preferences, you will receive an offer for an alternative course.}
_{^ The Good Universities Guide, 2025}

APPLY NOW

Complete your application for a chance to win an iPad!

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Complete your early Entry application before midnight Friday 4th July and you'll be in the draw to win an iPad*.

Free to apply
No ATAR required
Receive a guaranteed offer to UNE before HSC results are out

_{*Terms and conditions apply}

Key dates for 2025

March — Early Entry applications open.
2 May — UNE Open Day.
July — Residential College applications open.
July — Round 1 applications close.
September — Round 1 offer letters released.
September — Scholarship applications open.
October — Round 2 applications close.
November — Round 2 offer letters released.
2026 — Start your course.

_{Dates subject to change}

Why apply for Early Entry directly with UNE?

Fast, free online application - The form takes about ten minutes to complete, and we handle the rest. You can feel confident going into your exams knowing that you have a guaranteed place with us.
Know before results come out - Know in November that you have a place at UNE to relieve the stress of waiting for results
Get into uni with or without an ATAR - Secure your place at UNE prior to commencing final exams and graduate Year 12 with the added confidence of knowing you have received your UNE offer.
No UAC/QTAC applications required - Applying through UNE Early Entry does not prevent you from making another application through a Tertiary Admissions Centre, so it’s a great way to increase your chances of getting into the course you want to study.

The UNE Direct Early Entry program has been ensuring students like yourself have the best opportunity to go to university for more than 40 years. Submit your application now.

Each academic I have had has shown continued understanding of the student experience and has made it a welcome place to contribute to class discussions.

Sara Perry, Bachelor of Media and Communications

I'm living proof that even if you come from a tough background it's still possible to achieve academically, if you have support. The kind of support I received at UNE.

Kandis Hoffman, Bachelor of Education (Primary)

I am ever grateful for my experiences at UNE. The degree was great and the lecturers at UNE genuinely helped me well beyond expectations.

James Pryor, Bachelor of Economics with First Class Honours

2026 Early Entry courses

_{The above course list is subject to change. This listing was last updated on 16 April 2024. UNE reserves the right to add or remove courses offered from the Early Entry program. Course names are subject to change. Quotas (limits) may apply to the number of places available in any UNE course.}

_{* Initial Teacher Education Degrees: NSW Education Standards (NESA) requires applicants to submit and pass an additional personal statement during the admission process.}

_{The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) is not yet available through Early Entry as students must currently have three HSC Band 5s, including one in English, to be eligible to apply. For information on pathways into these courses, please use our Teaching Solution Finder.}

_{^ These courses marked with a ^ are expected to be offered in 2026 in the online study mode only where some units of the course may have intensive schools requiring you to attend campus.}

A five-star experience

Five Stars,
19 Years in a Row

UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 19 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience

Good Universities Guide 2007-2025

Five Stars for
Social Equity

UNE rates among the top 20% of universities nationally and is #1 in NSW for Social Equity

Good Universities Guide 2025

Five Stars for
Graduate Employment

UNE rates among the top 20% of universities for Graduate Full-time Employment

Good Universities Guide 2025 (Undergraduate)

How does Early Entry work?

In the free online application you will choose up to three course preferences, which, combined with your school's recommendation, will determine the best offer of a university place — no ATAR required.

We guarantee you an offer. If not for one of your three preferences, then for an alternative course to ensure that you have the best chance of success. You will receive your offer directly from UNE in November.

Early Entry offers are made for full-time study, which means you will typically enrol in eight units over the three trimesters each year. You can change between studying on campus or online depending on your needs.

A UNE Direct Early Entry application does not exclude you from applying through UAC or to any other university, but offers a valuable guarantee of a place at the only Australian uni awarded five stars for Overall Experience 18 years in a row. (The Good Universities Guide, 2024).

Who can apply?

Early Entry is available for most degrees at UNE, for;

current Year 12 students
fulltime students preparing to sit the full NSW HSC in TAFE colleges in NSW and the ACT
fulltime TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate students

Can I defer my offer?

For most courses you are offered you will also have the option to accept the offer and defer for up to two years. Please note: The Bachelor of Nursing cannot be deferred.

How to apply

Before you start your online Early Entry application, make sure you:

select three courses you would like to study from the Early Entry course list above.
use an email address unique to you, ensuring that it is not your school or family email address
have relevant supporting documents in an electronic format, ready to upload to your application.

Step 1: Applying

Complete your application and then submit. Remember you can SAVE and RETURN at any time.

Your application will be sent electronically to your school for the Principal’s Report. Please ensure any additional supporting documentation is attached to your application prior to sending it. Your school will approve and submit the application to UNE on your behalf before the closing date.

Step 2: Confirming your application

You will receive an email advising you that your application has been received by UNE and outlining the next steps you can take.

Step 3: The outcome of your application

Successful applicants will receive an offer of a university place in November. You can accept your offer immediately and secure your place for 2026.

Please note: You may still be considered through the usual UAC/QTAC application process. For more information on the Universities Admission Centre, Schools Recommendation Scheme, please visit www.uac.edu.au.

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On-campus accommodation

There are many affordable options for living on campus, starting at $170 per week^{^}including a variety of catered and non-catered packages. Each college has its own distinctive character, and all of them welcome students into friendly, inclusive and supportive communities. We also have a range of scholarships, including 30 residential scholarships of up to $5,200 per year^* to offset your college fees.

_{^ 2025 price, subject to change.
* On room costs only, up to the value of $5,200}

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