3. Information for Students

Universities Australia does not provide advice on a particular university, study course or funding to students wishing to apply for a university place, scholarships, visas, or graduate employment.

Australian citizens and permanent residents can access information on available programs, entry requirements from the MyUniversity website. For information on government assistance, fees, and student income support (including Youth Allowance and scholarships) visit the Study Assist website. Applications for most undergraduate study and some postgraduate coursework programs must be submitted through the university admissions centre in the state where the university is based. Applications for other postgraduate programs and non-award courses are typically handled by individual universities.

International students can visit the Australian Government's official Study in Australia website for information on available programs, student visas and living costs. Prospective students should seek advice from individual universities regarding the enrolment process.

Individual universities also make a range of scholarships available to both domestic and international students.

University Admissions Centres across Australia

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NSW & ACT - Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)
The Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) processes applications for admission to most undergraduate courses at participating institutions (mainly located in NSW and the ACT). UAC is committed to providing excellent service to its applicants as well as to tertiary institutions, schools, parents, government education departments, statutory authorities and other bodies. In collaboration with their participating institutions, UAC continuously explore ways of improving our service and the way in which we deliver it.
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QTAC QLD
QLD - Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
QTAC processes applications for the majority of undergraduate courses at Queensland universities, Medicine at Bond University, the Australian Maritime College in Tasmania, and to some courses at universities in Northern NSW, TAFE Qld, Southbank Institute of Technology and some private providers of post secondary courses. QTAC also publishes courses for institutions that manage their own admissions.
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VIC - Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) is the central office that administers the application processes for places in tertiary courses, scholarships and special entry access schemes at university, TAFE and independent tertiary colleges. VTAC receives and forwards application information and supporting documentation to the relevant authorities at institutions. VTAC is not a selection authority. All selection decisions are made by the course selection authorities at institutions. VTAC calculates and issues the ATAR for VCE students; co-ordinates sittings for Tertiary Tests; provides information and enquiry services, and conducts information seminars for its customers.
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SATAC SA
SA - South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC)
SATAC processes applications for many of the courses offered by our participating institutions - TAFE SA, the three universities in South Australia, and Charles Darwin University in the Northern Territory. SATAC assesses the academic and non-academic qualifications presented by applicants, and ranks eligible applicants in merit order for each course according to the rules and guidelines provided by the institutions. SATAC generates offers based on the number of applicants required to fill each course, as set by the institutions, and act as a 'one-stop-shop' for enquiries about the outcomes of applications. SATAC also administers the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) for applicants applying to university under a special entry program, and processes applications for selected equity scholarships at the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia.
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TISC WAs
WA-Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)
The Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) is an incorporated body established in 1975 by Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University and The University of Western Australia, which provides the following services: - Processing of applications for admission to undergraduate courses at the above Universities - Conducting the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). - Administering the Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP). - TISC also calculates and issues ATARs to WACE students.
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TAS - The University of Tasmania (UTAS)
The University of Tasmania has a growing reputation as one of Australia’s foremost teaching and research institutions. With a history spanning almost 125 years, the university is ranked in the top ten research universities in Australia and in the top two per cent of universities in the world. With more than 29,000 students, UTAS provides a creative and stimulating environment, providing opportunities for our students to engage in an international learning experience through student exchanges and a multicultural campus life.
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Open Universities Australia
Open Universities Australia is a national leader in online higher education for a reason: our passion for learning. For over twenty years Open Universities Australia has opened the doors for students undertaking online higher education or professional development. We are proud and committed to helping students succeed on their study journeys. OUA recognises students' need for flexible learning schedules that fit into their lives, and our goal is to provide an education that fits your lifestyle.
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