January university offers are going out across Australia – here’s what you need to know

High school graduates across Australia are still applying for university in large numbers, according to state admissions boards. Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The Guardian

Year 12 graduates are crossing their fingers to nab a place in their dream 2024 course before vacancies fill up at universities and tertiary institutions.

The University Admissions Centre, which processes applications for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, is issuing about 15,000 applicants offers in its first January round on Thursday.