There are many reasons why students from New Zealand should consider applying to Australia. The country is home to some of the world’s leading universities and colleges, which welcome large numbers of international students every year. Australian universities also offer a high level of support to international students, including foundation years and pathways, and help with English language and academic studies.
Find out more in Destination Australia (PDF, 1MB) – our detailed guide to the application process.
Tertiary Admissions Centres
A Tertiary Admissions Centre is a state-based organisation that administers applications for places on tertiary courses in higher education institutions and universities. It covers all states in Australia except for Tasmania and the Northern Territory. This service is only available to Australian and New Zealand citizens as well as Australian Permanent Residents. The University Admissions Centre (UAC), which works with universities in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, recognises both Cambridge International A Levels and Cambridge Pre-U. All UAC participating institutions consider A Levels (or comparable qualifications) equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification.
To facilitate applications to Australian universities, we have a bulk release process for students based in New Zealand schools. Students are asked for permission to share their results on the day of issue with the various Tertiary Admissions Centres in Australia.