The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation Program is a Pathway Program for those Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who have completed Year 12 and are seeking entry into university. As a Pathway Program, it also provides entry to university for those students who have been away from study for many years to study for a university degree. The program develops the communication and study skills needed for success at University. The program equally helps students develop an understanding at a cultural level of what is required to navigate the cultural landscape of the university and its expectations and language, thus developing the self-efficacy required to be successful. Places in the program are Commonwealth Supported so there are no course fees for students. However, there is a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation Program
About
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
A) Completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) with an ATAR (or A, B or C Grade average).
B) Evidence of Aboriginality.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 50
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 60
English Program Requirements
Fee Information
How to Apply
If you’re an international student applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree, you can apply directly to UC using our online application portal or through an agent from our international agent network.
Choosing UC for a student exchange or study abroad program
If you’re an international student currently enrolled at an overseas university and you’d like to study at UC on a student exchange or study abroad program, you also need to apply through UC’s online application portal.
International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia
You should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) if you're an international student in your final year of secondary school and studying any of the following programs in Australia:
- an Australian Year 12
- the International Baccalaureate
- the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.
Australia, Canberra