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×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog Preparatory Program

The ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog 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 ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide's North Terrace campus, having access to all of the first class facilities the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog has to offer.

If it has been some time since you last studied or want to find out if university is right for you, the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog Preparatory Program at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide is the right pathway for you. Take time to explore our program for the chance to engage with passionate educators and the opportunity university can offer you.

Upon satisfactory completion of the UPP, students will be eligible for entry into a range of undergraduate degree programs at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide, 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 ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn citizen, New Zealand citizen resident in ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog, permanent resident of ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog, or holder of a permanent Humanitarian Visa.

You must not have studied for longer than one semester of full-time undergraduate studies at any ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn 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 ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide 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 ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide Preparatory Program student, you will gain access to the first classÌý,ÌýÌýavailable to ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide undergraduate students

Please note that the above services are only available to students studying on the North Terrace campus.

To apply for the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog Preparatory Program, please complete anÌý.

If you have not applied for the UPP before, you will need to create a ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide 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 ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog 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 ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide 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.

UPP graduateÌýtestimonials

The UPP has helped me to prepare for my current studies. I really value the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s support for students to succeed in their studies including all material, access to BarrÌýSmith Library, friendly staff, the Writing Centre, and many social activities. Once I am qualified, I would like to work in a secondary school as an EAL/D (for students with English as an Additional Language) and Japanese teacher as they would be my subjects specialised to teach.

The UPP was the perfect preparation for my university degree - it gave me the tools required to succeed and not feel overwhelmed in a new field. As a mature-age student I'm so glad to have chosen the UPP entry option, which guaranteed my acceptance into a Bachelor of Science at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide. I would recommend this course as a pre-university option to others in my position; a year which has proved invaluable to my learning.Ìý

The concept of learning how to learn will stay with me forever.

Doing a degree was hard but rewarding as I am a role model for my family, and Uni will mean a lot to others beyond me in time.

Find out more

Contact us and find out how you can emerge as a well-prepared and self-assured individual, equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in your studies at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide.