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Australian and New Zealand Applicants

Australian and New Zealand Applicants

Applications are Open

If you are an Australian or New Zealand student, follow these steps to apply to study at ICMS.

Step 1: Choose your course

Find out which of our ICMS degrees or diplomas are the right fit for you. Consider your interests, career goals, and the level of qualification you wish to attain.

Step 2: Explore your entry options and apply

There are several ways you can apply to study at ICMS.

Apply directly to ICMS 

Undergraduate: If this is your first degree, then you are an undergraduate student. At ICMS, we believe that attitude and ambition are not always measurable by your ATAR. Instead, we base your direct application on your performance in individual HSC subjects (or equivalent) related to your degree, not your ATAR. ICMS may also contact you to attend an application interview.

Postgraduate: If you have already graduated with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent (or if you have applicable work experience), then you are a postgraduate student.  Make sure you meet the postgraduate entry requirements, then submit your application directly with ICMS.

Documents we need

To be eligible for admission to ICMS, you will need to provide the following documents:

  • original or certified academic evidence that demonstrates that you satisfy the entry requirements for the qualification you have applied for. This includes, but is not limited to, official transcripts, records of results, graduation certificates (if applicable)
  • certified copy of a valid passport or a certified copy of a birth certificate.

If you are applying for Advanced Standing (Recognition of Prior Learning), you will also need to provide the following;

  • subject descriptions of the subjects you have already completed.

We may also request any of the following:

  • resume
  • supporting references
  • statement of purpose.

Remember, places at ICMS are limited. We recommend applying before the orientation dates to avoid disappointment.

Note: You are able to apply at any stage and do not require supporting documents to receive a conditional offer. You can reserve your place at ICMS by accepting your conditional offer.

Learn more about certifying documents.

Apply via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)

We recommend that you apply directly through ICMS, as well as through UAC – especially if you are an Australian or New Zealand student in your final year of high school. This is because you may be considered for an ICMS High Academic Place (HAP) when you apply through UAC. A HAP means that part of your tuition fee is subsidised by ICMS, rewarding your hard work in the HSC (or equivalent). HAPs are awarded on the basis of an application interview and academic performance in the HSC (or equivalent). They are only available for undergraduate domestic students currently in their final year of high school who applying for the February intake.

Early Entry and alternate entry pathways

ICMS has several early entry pathways for students in their final year of high school who would like to receive an offer to study a bachelor’s degree before they sit their HSC exams. Options include the Early Entry, Leadership Entry, and Elite Athlete and Performer programs. We also participate in UAC’s Schools Recommendation Scheme (SRS). Learn more about alternate entry pathways.

Other admission options

Read all general admissions information for studying at ICMS.

Step 3: Apply for your Unique Student Identifier (USI)

A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is a number issued to students by the government. The USI is required to apply for FEE-HELP, as well as to obtain your qualification. It’s free and easy to create your USI. Once created, you have it for life. Create your USI.

Please note, tuition fees at ICMS can be covered by FEE-HELP (Australian citizens only).

Step 4: Application Outcome

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Application deadlines are published on the ICMS website.

Upon assessment of an application, a Letter of Offer, Conditional Letters of Offer or Letters of Decline are normally issued within two working days or within ten working days for those requiring assessment for advanced standing.

Applicants who wish to accept an offer to a course must do so by the means specified in their Letter of Offer. Applicants with an offer of admission who wish to defer their course commencement date are required to defer in accordance with the Deferral Procedures.

Step 5: Accept your offer

To secure your place at ICMS, you’ll need to accept your offer. Simply follow the instructions in your offer letter. Alternatively, defer your offer.

If you applied directly to ICMS

If you receive an unconditional Letter of Offer directly from ICMS, please send through your signed Acceptance of Offer and Written Agreement (see page 4 of the Letter of Offer) to [email protected]. Alternatively, accept your offer online at Accept Your Offer. Once we receive your signed Acceptance of Offer and Written Agreement, you will receive your acceptance via email within two working days.

If you receive a conditional Letter of Offer directly from ICMS, please submit final HSC results before we can finalise your acceptance. You must meet the ICMS entry requirements to be eligible for acceptance. In the meantime, you can reserve your place by sending through your signed Acceptance of Offer and Written Agreement (page 4 of the Letter of Offer) to [email protected]. Alternatively, accept your offer online at Accept Your Offer.

If you applied through ​UAC

ICMS will contact you with instructions on how to accept within 24 hours of receiving your offer from UAC. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Step 6: Consider on-campus accommodation

If you intend to live on-campus while studying at ICMS, you’ll need to book this in. Make your accommodation booking here. You’ll need to book in early as places are limited.

Step 7: Onboarding

Before you start your studies, you will receive an email with the following information:
  • your student number, username and campus email
  • a login link to access your Course Management System
  • your timetable
  • Student Declaration
  • student card
  • parking pass
  • orientation information with invitations to parties and information sessions.
If you do not receive this information before you’re due to start your studies, please check your junk inbox first. If no emails have been received, please contact [email protected] to check your email address in our system or to confirm the status of your enrolment.

Useful information

What is a High Academic Place (HAP)?

Hard work deserves to be rewarded and our High Academic Place (HAP) means that some of your tuition fees could be subsidised by ICMS.

ICMS HAPs are only available for domestic undergraduate students in their final year of high school who intend to start their studies in the February intake. HAPs cannot be deferred.

If applying through UAC, you must include your chosen ICMS course as your highest possible preference. All applications to made through UAC will be considered for an ICMS HAP – you do not need to make a special application.

Please note, HAPs should not be confused with scholarships.

Read more about HAPs.

Recognition Of Prior Learning (RPL), Advanced Standing, and Credit Transfer