Semester 2, 2026 entry - View Semester 2, 2026 entry information
Semester 1, 2027 entry
Step 1: Submit Your Application
Bachelor of Visual Art (BVART) → Application to BVART
Bachelor of Design (BDESN) → Application to BDESN
Current ANU Students → Apply to transfer programs
Entry requirement from 2027
The Bachelor of Visual Arts and Bachelor of Design requires a minimum ATAR of 80 or IB 30. If you meet this requirement, you are not required to submit a portfolio.
Step 2: Portfolio Submission| Adjustment Factors
Submitting a portfolio may provide an adjustment factor of up to 10 points.
- A minimum selection rank of 70 is required for adjustment points to apply.
- Portfolios must be submitted via the Embark Portal.
For technical assistance, please contact the Embark Helpdesk.
Portfolios should include:
- An introductory statement outlining the applicant's relevant interests, attributes and experience, and motivations for studying Visual Art or Design at ANU (300–500 words).
- 6-15 images documenting the applicant's original creative works, each including a title, date created and a brief artist's statement on each work (up to 50 words).
Additional Portfolio Information
Key dates
Applications for study in Semester 1, 2027
| Type of applicant | ANU application deadline | Portfolio registration deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year 12 student - Direct Application | 8 May 2026 | 28 June 2026 for offer in September 30 November 2026 for offer in December |
| UAC Domestic applicant (completed Year 12) or Year 12 student who missed direct application | 1 January 2027 | 3 January 2027 |
International applicant - Studylink International applicant - UAC | 30 December 2026 15 January 2027 | 30 December 2026 15 January 2027 |
Pathways
Big Picture Education Australia (BPEA)
Offers an alternative pathway to university that does not rely solely on an ATAR. Applicants who apply to ANU with Big Picture Education Australia (BPEA) need to provide SAT or STAT (both the Multiple Choice and Written English components) results for applications to all programs that require an entrance rank.
Can you get into university without an ATAR
If your high school experience didn’t go the way you expected, you took non-ATAR subjects, or you’ve followed a different path after Year 12, you might be wondering if Uni is still an option. The good news? It absolutely can be.
If you have completed part of a degree or courses at another university, and you would like to complete the rest of your degree at ANU, then you should follow these steps.
Work and Life Experience Based Entry
Students come to ANU with a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds. We recognise that many of our new students have taken different pathways after leaving school, often a long time ago, and are now ready to make the first step towards university.
Mature age student entry schemes
If you are a domestic resident over the age of 21 and you do not have an assessable qualification, you will need to complete one of the following entry schemes.
Remember being over 21 alone is not enough to gain entry to an ANU program. You need to complete a pathway or already have a qualification that we can assess. But don't worry, you have plenty of options depending on your needs.