Foundation studies programs
Please see the table below to determine the minimum indicative score you will need to achieve to be considered for undergraduate degrees at ANU.
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Please refer to Programs and Courses for the most up-to date admission requirements for your preferred program. Admission to some ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.
| Program Required Entrance Rank | Indicative score required |
|---|---|
| 80 | 74 |
| 82 | 77 |
| 85 | 81 |
| 90 | 87 |
| 92 | 89 |
| 94 | 91 |
| 95 | 93 |
| 97 | 95 |
| 98 | 96 |
| 99 | 97 |
Acceptable Foundation programs include (but not limited to):
Monash University, University of Melbourne, University of Adelaide, University of Sydney, UNSW, University of Queensland, and University of Western Australia.
Also accepts International Foundation Program from:
- Tertiary Foundation Certificate (TFC), University of Auckland
- International Year One, NCUK
UNSW Standard Foundation Program - Early Acceptance Program
UNSW Standard Foundation Program applicants may be eligible for early acceptance.
Applicants will be assessed based on their mid-program results for the UNSW College Standard Foundation Program. To qualify for early acceptance, students must achieve the required score for their preferred ANU program and must currently be achieving at least a "B" in Academic English.
Eligible students will receive a conditional offer, which can be accepted prior to completing the foundation program.
To accept, follow the instructions provided in your conditional offer and complete the Conditional COE Declaration. All documents should be sent to acceptance@anu.edu.au for processing.
Once your acceptance is received and processed, you will receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) certificate, allowing applicants time to apply for a student visa.
Prior to commencing at ANU you will need to demonstrate completion of the standard foundation program, including an overall grade of "B" or better in Academic English.
| Program Required Entrance Rank | Indicative score required for early acceptance |
|---|---|
| 80 | 7.9/10 |
| 82 | 8.2/10 |
| 85 | 8.6/10 |
| 90 | 9.2/10 |
| 92 | 9.4/10 |
| 94 | 9.6/10 |
| 95 | 9.8/10 |
| 97* | 10/10 |
*the highest achievable Entrance Rank for the Early Acceptance Program is 97. Entry to programs requiring higher ranks is not available via the Early Acceptance Program.
