Admission criteria and entry schemes

Applicants who have completed a secondary school qualification from an overseas institution within the past two-years, will have their application assessed by the International Admissions team to determine equivalency with the Australia secondary school certificate, using NOOSR and/or NARIC guidelines.

Criteria that may apply in addition to a Year 12 qualification

If applicable details on additional selection requirements are outlined in the course descriptions in the UAC course search.

Other admission options

Tertiary Preparation Programs

If you have completed a Tertiary Preparation Program, your application will be considered on this basis.

Limited ATAR

If you are eligible for a Limited ATAR, your application will be considered on this basis.

Applicants with higher education study

Applicants who have completed prior higher education study may be assessed and selected for admission if they meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any course-specific entry requirements including but not limited to interviews, referee reports and portfolios:

Other admission options

Tertiary Preparation Programs

If you have completed a Tertiary Preparation Program, your application will be considered on this basis.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants who have completed prior vocational education study may be assessed and selected for admission if they meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any course-specific entry requirements including but not limited to interviews, referee reports and portfolios:

Other admission options

Tertiary Preparation Programs

If you have completed a Tertiary Preparation Program, your application will be considered on this basis.

To discuss your eligibility before submitting an application to UAC, contact APIC.

Applicants with work and life experience (includes those who left secondary education more than two years ago)

Mature-aged or post-school applicants may be admitted based on employment experience and/or an interview process. You are encouraged to apply and contact APIC to find out how you can enter into a program.

Applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirements may be considered on a case by case basis.

Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

Mature-aged or post-school applicants may be admitted on the basis of the STAT Multiple Choice test.

Applicants with overseas qualifications

There are commonly accepted overseas secondary qualifications that ACPE may take into consideration. Check your qualification.

English language proficiency

If you hold overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Applicants with Australian Defence Force (including Reserves) experience

APIC welcomes student veterans – serving, exiting and reservist ADF personnel.

Support is available for:

General information for Asia Pacific International College

Courses available

Location

Sydney campus (Parramatta)
Level 6, 1–3 Fitzwilliam Street
Parramatta NSW 2150

Melbourne campus
Level 6, 399 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

Brisbane campus
Level 2, 269 Wickham Street
Brisbane QLD 4006