2025 Residential Applications Now Closed

We are sincerely grateful for the overwhelming interest in joining St Andrew’s College. Due to the extraordinary number of applications received so far, we have now closed applications for 2025 residential positions.

While we may reopen applications after HSC results are released, this will depend on availability. If you would like to be considered for a place should one become available, please complete the form below.

Thank you again for your enthusiasm and interest in becoming a part of St Andrew’s College—we truly appreciate it.

Applying to St Andrew’s College

St Andrew’s College offers between 80 – 120 new places each year. We invite applications from undergraduate and postgraduate students intending to study at – or already studying at – one of Sydney’s universities. 

Our College enjoys unusually high demand, which reflects widespread recognition that the Andrew’s experience is fun, challenging and stimulating.

We are not looking for ‘one type of student’; we wish for our student cohort to be diverse in terms of personality, interests, degrees, opinions, culture, gender, background and so on.

In addition to our primary residential program, we offer a non-residential program, which can be applied for via our online application form. It is available to (i) applicants who were not successful in their residential applications, (ii) those whose applications were submitted late, or (iii) those who simply want the Andrew’s experience without living in College. Please note that we have limited spots for this program; an application does not automatically guarantee a spot.

Applying

To apply for admission to College you will need to:

(1) Complete an application form via our online portal.

(2) Pay the $150 application fee. The non-refundable fee is used to cover the administrative cost of your application. This fee is payable by cheque to ‘St Andrew’s College’ or by Mastercard / Visa.

(3) Write a Personal Statement. You will need to submit a written Personal Statement of your accomplishments and achievements. Please download the Personal Statement guide and address each of the criteria.

(4) Provide references. You must provide two (2) good references. You can download the confidential Referee’s Report form in PDF format, or you can send us existing written references.

(5) Provide copies of relevant academic records. Please send copies of your latest school or university results to registrar@standrewscollege.edu.au

Note: Please send scholarship and/or bursary applications at the same time as your application form.

Scholarship application deadlines can be found on our Scholarships page.

What happens next?

Once your complete application has been received, we will contact you to let you know whether we’d like you to come in for an interview, which will normally be scheduled from June onwards. 

When your school results are available, you should forward these to us as soon as possible. Alternatively, if you are already at university, please supply a photocopy of your most recent university examination results transcript.

You will be advised as soon as possible if we are able to offer you residence in the coming year. We will let you know if you are successful, unsuccessful or waitlisted by Christmas at the latest.

Overall, we aim to select a diverse community of talented students, ensuring balanced gender representation and opportunities for rural and regional students. Our objective is to find those who will gain the most from College and those who will contribute the most to it.

Fees

Fees are published in the College Handbook & Directory. Scholarships and bursaries will be deducted from these fees.