Australian Tertiary Preparatory Programs

Indicative entrance ranks for students who have completed an accepted Australian Tertiary Preparatory Program

Program Required Entrance RankIndicative score required
80

74 or more

Please note that applicants applying using an Australian Tertiary Preparatory Program as a basis of admission are not eligible to apply for programs with a minimum entrance rank above 80.

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.

ProviderProgram Name
Adelaide University (from 2026)See University of South Australia and University of Adelaide
Avondale College *Uniprep program
Bond CollegeDiploma programs
Bradfield College & Eynesbury CollegeThe Eynesbury College Foundation Studies Program (FSP) 
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)Uniprep program
Central Queensland UniversitySkills for Tertiary Education Preparation Studies (STEPS) 
Charles Darwin UniversityTertiary Enabling Program (TEP) 
Curtin University of Technology

Indigenous Tertiary Enabling Course 

Uniready Enabling Program 

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) 

Deakin UniversityDeakin College Diploma 
Edith Cowan University

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) 

Uniprep course 

Flinders University

Flinders University Foundation Studies program 

Foundation Studies Program (Indigenous) 

International Foundation Studies Program 

Griffith University / Logan TAFE

Griffith University (Queensland Conservatorium)

Bridging and enabling programs 

EmpowerED University Preparation Program 

Griffith College Foundation Program 

James Cook University

JCU Prep 

Pre-University Foundation Program Extended 

La Trobe UniversityFoundation Studies 
Macquarie University

Standard Foundation Program

Foundation and Intensive programs 

Monash University

Monash Indigenous Access Program (MIAP)

Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)

Monash College Foundation Year

Monash University Foundation Year - Standard

Murdoch College

Foundation Studies

Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC)

Murdoch University Preparation Course (MUPC) - (Accelerated Entry)

Queensland University of Technology

University Preparation Program (Domestic) only

Standard Foundation Program (International)

Intensive Program (International)

RMIT University

Cert IV in Tertiary Preparation (Domestic)

Foundation Studies (International)

Southern Cross University

Preparing for Success Program (Domestic)

Transition to Uni (Domestic)

Swinburne University of TechnologySwinburne Foundation Program
TAFE New South WalesCertificate IV Tertiary Preparation
TAFE Queensland

Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation

Unilearn Ready Program

TAFE VictoriaCertificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
Tranby Aboriginal CollegeDiploma of Applied Aboriginal Studies (Domestic)
University of Adelaide

Foundation Studies Program

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway

University of Ballarat / Federation UniversityFederation Access Studies (FAST)
University of Canberra

UC-Connect

UC-Prep

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Foundation Program(ATSI) - Ngunnawal Centre Foundation Program

University of Melbourne

Trinity College Foundation Studies Program (TCFS)

Foundation Program (Music Performance)

University of New England

Pathways Enabling Course

TRACKS Indigenous Foundation Program

University of New South Wales*

University Preparation Program

University Standard Foundation Program

Standard Plus Foundation Program

University Transition Program

University of Newcastle

Open Foundation Course

Yapug Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Professional Enabling Course

University of Notre DameTertiary Pathway Program
University of QueenslandThe Foundation Program
University of South Australia

Foundation Studies

Aboriginal Pathway Program (APP)

University of Southern Queensland

UniPrep

UniSQ Ready

Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHPP)

UNISQ Foundation Program

University of Sydney

Gadigal Program

Extended Bachelor’s Programs

University of Western Australia

Aboriginal University Orientation Course

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)

Western Sydney International College (SWC)Foundation Studies Program (International)
Alternate providers not listed above

Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP)

UniReady Enabling Program

22582VIC Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

11240NAT Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation

11225NAT Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation

*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.

*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.

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