September 22, 2026
Early Admission offers rise nearly 10 per cent for 2027
9,457 Year 12 students offered places at UOW or UOW College, with nursing, education and business among the most popular choices
A record 9,457 Year 12 students have received an Early Admission offer to study at the University of Wollongong (UOW) or UOW College in 2027, up 9.7 per cent on last year’s record.
The Early Admission program allows students to secure a place before sitting their HSC exams, giving them greater certainty during a demanding time. Alongside academic performance, applications consider extracurricular activities, community involvement and personal achievements.
UOW Provost Professor Ana Deletic said the latest results reflected strong interest in the Early Admission pathway from students and their families.
“Early Admission gives students the certainty of a place at university before they sit their HSC exams. Instead of feeling that everything depends on the final exams, they can approach the HSC with greater confidence,” Professor Deletic said.
“This is a powerful vote of confidence in UOW’s educational offering across a broad range of disciplines and reflects the value students place on a high-quality university education that prepares them for the future.”
Nursing was the most popular course by number of offers, with strong demand at UOW’s Wollongong, Liverpool and regional campuses, followed by Primary Education and Business. Also in the top 10 are Pre-Medicine, Science and Health, Exercise Science, Engineering, Medical and Health Sciences, Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education), Exercise Science and Rehabilitation, and the Diploma of Education Studies Fast Track/Bachelor of Primary Education.
In the most recent Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching data, UOW was ranked first in NSW and Australia for undergraduate Teacher Education and second in NSW and Australia for undergraduate Nursing.
Supporting access to higher education
One in three students receiving an offer (33 per cent) identify with at least one Australian Government-defined equity cohort, while more than 2,400 offers went to students from regional NSW. The results align with the Australian Universities Accord’s focus on expanding participation in tertiary education, particularly among under-represented groups and regional communities.
Professor Deletic said the figures highlighted the reach of the Early Admission program among students from a range of backgrounds and communities.
“Early Admission is about recognising students for more than their academic results and giving students from a wide range of backgrounds an opportunity to take their next step towards higher education in line with the Australian Government’s ambition to grow participation in post-secondary studies,” Professor Deletic said.
UOW also recorded growth in Early Admission offers for combined degree programs delivered in partnership with TAFE, reflecting demand for pathways between vocational and higher education. Students study at TAFE Wollongong and UOW simultaneously, completing an Advance diploma and a Bachelor degree in a compressed timeline, graduating career ready with both practical and theoretical knowledge.
UOW wishes all students success in their HSC exams and looks forward to welcoming many of them to campus in 2027. Students who did not apply for Early Admission can still apply for 2027 entry via the NSW University Admissions Centre (UAC), with ATARs to be released in December.