ATAR: what it means and degrees for your score
What your ATAR is, how universities use it, and where it can take you. Overseas student? Convert your result to an indicative ATAR.
Find degrees for your ATAR
Enter your ATAR, or the one you are aiming for, to search degrees. Published cut-offs change every year, so treat them as a guide. Search degrees
Convert an overseas result
Studying the IB Diploma, A-Levels, the SAT, the Gaokao or another qualification? See an indicative ATAR. Each result says how confident the conversion is.
Questions
What is an ATAR?
The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank is a rank between 0 and 99.95, in steps of 0.05. It shows your position compared with everyone in your age group in your state, so an ATAR of 80 means you placed higher than 80% of them. It is a rank, not a mark out of 100.
Who works out my ATAR?
Your state or territory does, from your final school results, and the admissions centre releases it: UAC for NSW and the ACT, VTAC for Victoria, QTAC for Queensland, SATAC for South Australia and the Northern Territory, TISC for Western Australia, and TASC in Tasmania.
What is the difference between an ATAR and a selection rank?
A selection rank is your ATAR plus any adjustment factors a university gives you, for example for subjects you studied, where you live or hardship. Universities often publish the lowest selection rank they accepted, so you may get into a course with an ATAR below its listed figure.
Can I get into uni without an ATAR?
Yes. Many universities accept a TAFE Diploma, a pathway or bridging program, mature-age entry or a portfolio. Each course lists its entry requirements.
How accurate is the overseas converter?
It is indicative. Only the IB Diploma has a published Australia-wide conversion table. Other results use widely used conventions or estimates, and each result shows its confidence. Universities make the final decision.
No ATAR? There are other ways in
Many universities also admit students through a TAFE Diploma, a pathway or bridging program, mature-age entry or a portfolio. Compare uni and TAFE courses