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Applications steady for uni in 2018

07 Dec 2017

UNIVERSITY applications remain steady according to figures released today by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). At the end of November, 70,187 people had applied through UAC for study in 2018.

There’s still time to apply – applications for first semester are open until Monday 5 February 2018.

ATARs will be released on Friday 15 December, giving Year 12 students time to review their preferences before offers are released. Preferences can be changed until midnight on Sunday 17 December 2017 and offers will be released on Thursday 21 December 2018.

For more information about applying to university, visit UAC’s website or call UAC on 1300 275 822 (from mobiles on (02) 9752 0200).

University applications for 2018 admissions at 30 November 2017*

Applicant type Applications for 2018 admissions*
Current NSW Year 12 students 42,430
Current ACT Year 12 students 2,231
Current interstate and IB Year 12 students 4,807
Total Year 12 applicants 49,468
Total Non-Year 12 applicants 20,719
Total applicants 70,187

* These figures do not include international applications.

Any questions? Simply call UAC’s friendly customer service team on 1300 275 822 (or (02)Total9752Total0200 from mobiles).

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For further information (media only) email media@uac.edu.au or contact:
Raquel Tracy, Communications Officer, UAC on 9752 0775
Kim Paino, General Manager, Marketing and Engagement, UAC on (02) 9752 0760 or 0409 155 112.