University Preparatory Program
The University Preparatory Program (UPP) is a FREE* one year program for anyone who wants to get ready to enter university. It has been designed for those who have never been to university or have not studied for a long period of time. Best of all, there are no prerequisites for entry into the UPP.
The program will help you to improve your skills in numeracy, literacy and research, while providing an introduction to university culture. The program aims to give you the tools to become a successful university student so you will come away from the program with the confidence to go on to further university study.
When you enrol into the UPP you will study at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ's North Terrace campus, having access to all of the first class facilities the University has to offer.
Upon satisfactory completion of the UPP, students will be eligible for entry into a range of undergraduate degree programs at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ, including:
In addition to completion of the UPP, completion of specific courses will be required for entry into certain programs (seeÌýprogram structure).
Please note:
- Entry into the Bachelor of Nursing is competitive and based on student Grade Point Average (GPA) across the whole UPP.
- Entry into Bachelor of Teaching degrees will also be based on successfully meeting theÌý.
You must be 17 years or over by 1 January on the year you commence study. If you have not completed Year 12, you must have been out of school for at least one year.
You must be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen resident in Australia, permanent resident of Australia, or holder of a permanent Humanitarian Visa.
You must not have studied for longer than one semester of full-time undergraduate studies at any Australian university, regardless of the results, unless that study was undertaken more than five years previously.
- Free with no course fees (although there may be cost for traveling to university and stationery)
- Centrelink approved as long as you study 75% load.
- As a UPP student, you will have a ³ÉÈË´óƬ student card and access to support services and facilities
- Full-time and part-time study options available. The program can be completed one year full-time or two years part-time.
- No long term obligation: a great way to see if university is for you!
As a ³ÉÈË´óƬ Preparatory Program student, you will gain access to the first classÌý,ÌýÌýavailable to ³ÉÈË´óƬ undergraduate students
Please note that the above services are only available to students studying on the North Terrace campus.
To apply for the University Preparatory Program, please complete anÌý.
If you have not applied for the UPP before, you will need to create a ³ÉÈË´óƬ Account. You can follow our guideÌýto help you along theÌýaccount creation processÌý.
Semester 1 2025 application dates:
Sunday 9th February 2025: Applications close
Thursday 20th February 2025: Offers made to successful applicants
Tuesday 25th February 2025: Enrolment Day for new students
Monday 3th March 2025: Semester 1 2025 begins
Late applications may be accepted. Please email theÌýUPP Program CoordinatorÌýbefore submitting an application after this date.
Phone:Ìý+61 8 8313 0168 Email: amy.k.robinson@adelaide.edu.au
Wirltu Yarlu University Preparatory Program
This program is forÌýAboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students aged 17 years and older. For more information, visit theÌý.
The Centre for Aboriginal Studies in Music (CASM) Foundation Year
This program is for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students wishing to study music. For more information, visit theÌý website.
Rural Background Entry Pathway to Medicine
If you have lived for 5 years orÌýmore in a rural or remote location, you may be eligible apply to study medicine at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ under the Rural Background Entry (RBE) pathway. Find out more in ourÌý.
*No course or amenity fees apply, however this does not consider other incidental costs and living expenses such as; travel, stationary etc. For more information visit our other financial considerations page for future students.
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