Indigenous Preparatory Programs (Pre-Programs)

Three-week intensive residential programs

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What are Pre-Programs?

Indigenous Preparatory Programs are three-week intensive residential programs for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples pursuing undergraduate study at UNSW.

Through Pre-Programs, entry into select UNSW degrees is not ATAR dependant. Rather, your readiness for studying a degree is considered through assessments, exams and other measures.

Pre-Programs also introduce you to university life within a culturally inclusive environment. They prepare you for your specific degree and help you understand what to expect as a student at UNSW.

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Kaleisha Cowan Roberts is currently studying a Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine at UNSW

Study areas

No matter which undergraduate degree you want to study, we have opportunities and pathways to get you there. 

Pre-Programs is the entry pathway for Mob looking to study degrees in Education, Social Work, Law & Justice, Science & Engineering, Business, or Medicine.

Assessment for entry is administered by Nura Gili in conjunction with UNSW Admission Office, Faculties and Schools across the university.

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If you're looking for a pathway into Health, Arts, Design & Architecture, Criminology & Criminal Justice, or the Australian Defence Force Academy that is not ATAR dependant, check out our Indigenous Admission Scheme, opens in a new window.


How to apply

Read the following steps carefully, and follow all the instructions to ensure your application is valid.

You must apply for your preferred degree via UAC, opens in a new window before completing the Pre-Programs application, opens in a new window.


Got a question?

We know the process of applying for university can be confusing and overwhelming, so if you have any questions at all, please get in touch.

Our friendly staff are here to help guide you through the process!

Frequently asked questions

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Acknowledgement of Country

UNSW is located on the unceded territory of the Bidjigal/Bedegal (Kensington campus), Gadigal (City and Paddington campuses) and Ngunnawal peoples (Canberra) who are the Traditional Custodians of the lands where each campus of UNSW is situated.

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