Student Profile
The table below gives an indication of the educational backgrounds of the 2023 commencing undergraduate BFA peer cohort in all disciplines at NIDA.
It should be noted that as selection and admission to courses at NIDA is based on merit the statistics below may not be indicative of the educational backgrounds of commencing cohorts on a year-to-year basis.
L/N - Low numbers: the number of students is less than 5.
| Applicant Background | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| (A) Past higher education study | 11 | 17.7% |
| (B) Past Vocational Education and Training study | 22 | 35.5% |
| (C) Recent secondary education Admitted on basis of other criteria and ATAR was not a factor | 20 | 32.3% |
| (D) Work and life experience | 8 | 12.9% |
| International students | L/N | L/N |
| All students | 62 | 100% |