ATAR entry requirements to UWA

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is a ranking of Year 12 achievement, used by universities to assess your eligibility for admission.

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To be eligible to UWA based on previous or current Australian Year 12 studies, applicants must have completed the relevant state Certificate of Education and achieved an Australian Tertiary Aggregate Rank (ATAR) of 70 and above.

Some of UWA’s courses require additional criteria for entry, such as tests and interviews. Search for your course, to view all entry requirements.

Beyond ATAR, applicants must also provide evidence of satisfying UWA’s English Language Competence (ELC) requirements. 

Courses with revised ATAR requirements for 2026

Bachelor
Combined Bachelor
Assured Pathways
Combined Bachelor's and Master's (CBM)

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Equivalent qualifications For international and interstate students

Understand how different secondary school systems are converted into an ATAR so you can see your eligibility for UWA courses.

ATAR Course Adjustments

If you are a current year 12 student and completing Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) ATAR subjects that are related to your preferred UWA course, you may receive adjustment points that enables entry into your chosen UWA degree.

Select a degree from the list below, if you have successfully completed the ATAR subject(s) and obtained the final scaled score required, you will receive the adjustment that may make you eligible for that specific UWA degree. Please note: ATAR adjustments will only be applicable to the specified course and will not apply to your final ATAR.

The subjects must be at year 12 ATAR level with a final scaled mark as indicated in the table. The full list of WACE ATAR subjects and learning areas can be found at the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. 

Download ATAR adjustment tables in either Word or PDF format:

Pathways into UWA using your ATAR

Explore the different ways your ATAR can support your entry into UWA, including pathways that offer additional consideration for students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Broadway UWA

Applicants will automatically have an adjustment made to their ATAR if they have completed the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) ATAR examinations at a UWA Broadway-identified school.

Find out if you meet the Broadway UWA requirements.

First in Family

Applicants with parents or guardians who have not completed a university-level degree, may be eligible for a place at UWA through the First in Family program.  

Find out if your eligible for the First in Family program.

UWay

UWay is for applicants who believe their preparation to commence studies at UWA has been adversely affected. Depending on the circumstances and the evidence provided, UWA may adjust an applicant’s ATAR. Once an adjustment is made, the applicant may become eligible to UWA’s undergraduate degrees.

Find out how to apply for UWay.

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