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Understand the process so you can get your application in on time and maximise your chances of securing a place
Learn how to apply for university
There’s a lot to take in, but we’ve made it easy for you to understand what you need to do and when you need to do it by.Â
You’ll find all the information you need to submit your application, maximise your preferences, and claim any adjustment factors you are eligible for.Â
Alternative entry
COVID Pathways
Entry schemes could allow you to apply with:
- Your Year 11 & 12 results
- A recommendation from your Principal
- Volunteer work and community service (including school leadership)
- Your ATAR, or
- A combination of results
This is no ordinary year, and all Year 12’s will have been affected to some degree. Luckily, most universities are aware that things are different, and have come up with programs and entry schemes designed to ensure everyone who wants to go to uni in 2021 can find a place.
Some universities will allow you to apply using your Year 11 and Year 12 results, others will guarantee a place if you score above the set ATAR. Each university is different, and the application process can be complex, which is why we’ve collected all the information from each university into the one place.
We anticipate things will continue to change, so check back for the latest updates and new COVID programs as the year progresses. All the changes will be included in our Weekly Newsletters for schools and students.
Key dates
Medical Applications – Out with the Old, In with the New
2023 SACE & NTCET Exam Dates
State Based
Application Centres
You need to apply in the state where you want to go to university – NOT in the state where you live.
So if you live in Sydney but want to apply for courses in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, you’ll need to apply through UAC, QTAC and TISC.
The good news is that applying in more states can INCREASE your chances of getting a place, because you can nominate the maximum number of preferences in each state. Which is particularly important if you’re considering a competitive course, like medicine or law.
UAC | Universities Admissions Centre
Preferences
Key dates
12 April – Applications open for undergraduate admissions, SRS, EAS and Equity Scholarships
19 September – SRS applications close for 2022
7 November – December Round 1 applications close
10 November – December Round 2 applications close
22 November – EAS closing date for December Round 2
24 November – January Round 1 applications close
8 December – December Round 1 offers released
9 December – Equity Scholarships closing date for December Round 2
15 December – ATAR results released
22 December – December Round 2 offers released
22 December – EAS closing date for January Round 1
30 December – Equity Scholarships closing date for January Round 1
12 January 2023 – January Round 1 offers released
How to apply
Step 1
Register with your YEAR 12 STUDENT NUMBER and UAC PIN on the UAC website.
NSW & ACT students – Your UAC PIN will be emailed to the address you registered with NESA.
Interstate students – Your UAC PIN is the first four digits of your date of birth (so if your birthday is 3 October, your PIN is 0310).
Step 2
List up to FIVE preferences – to maximise your chances of getting an offer list all five preferences.
Remember – you can change these later.
Step 3
Accept the applicant declaration, submit your application and pay the processing fee.
Some of the private tertiary education providers manage their own application and offer process. Each institution has it own application dates, fees and procedures, so if you want to apply for a course through one of those institutions you’ll need to check with them directly.
VTAC | Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Preferences
Key dates
Monday 1 August, 9am – Applications open for courses, SEAS and scholarships
Thursday 29 September, 5pm – Timely course applications close
Friday 7 October, 5pm – SEAS and scholarship applications close
Friday 4 November, 5pm – Late applications close
Friday 2 December, 5pm – Very late applications close
Monday 12 December, 7am – ATAR and VCE results released
Wednesday 14 December, 4pm – Change of preference closes for December round offers
Wednesday 21 December, 2pm – December round offers released
How to apply
Set up your VTAC account. You will need to login and complete all the details, and if you need any documentation they will let you know.
They have created a demo and video to help you understand the process – find it on the VTAC website here.
List up to EIGHT preferences – to maximise your chances of getting an offer, list all eight preferences.
Remember – you can change these later.
Some of the private tertiary education providers manage their own application and offer process. Each institution has it own application dates, fees and procedures, so if you want to apply for a course through one of those institutions you’ll need to check with them directly.
QTAC | Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre
Preferences
Key dates
Tuesday 2 August – Applications for 2023 open
Other 2022-2023 dates TBC.
Some courses have fixed application dates. You can find those here.
Check other key dates here.
How to apply
Set up your QTAC account – you can’t do this on a tablet or mobile, so you’ll need a PC.
You will need your Learner Unique Identifier (LUI) number – it won’t accept your EQID or USI.
List up to SIX preferences – to maximise your chances of getting an offer list all six preferences.
Remember – you can change these later.
Submit your application and pay the processing fee, and don’t forget to upload any supporting documents.
Some of the private tertiary education providers manage their own application and offer process. Each institution has it own application dates, fees and procedures, so if you want to apply for a course through one of those institutions you’ll need to check with them directly.
TISC | Tertiary Institutions Service Centre
Preferences
Key dates
Monday 4 April – Applications open
Friday 30 September – Closing date for some university courses
Thursday 17 November – Closing date for some university courses
Wednesday 30 November – Closing date for main round EAS applications
Sunday 18 December – 2022 WACE results released
Monday 19 December – Closing date for change of preference for main round offers
Friday 23 December – Main round offers released. Applications and change of preference open for second round offers
Tuesday 3 January 2023 – Closing date for second round EAS applications
Sunday 15 January 2023 – Last date to apply through TISC for 2023. Change of preference closes for second round offers
Friday 20 January 2023 – Second round offers released
How to apply
List up to SIX preferences – to maximise your chances of getting an offer list all six preferences.
Remember – you can change these later.
Submit your application and pay the processing fee, and don’t forget to upload any supporting documents.
Your application will only be processed after you’ve paid the fee and completed the declaration step.
Once you’ve lodged your application you can only change your contact details and preferences – all other changes must be made in writing.
Some of the private tertiary education providers manage their own application and offer process. Each institution has it own application dates, fees and procedures, so if you want to apply for a course through one of those institutions you’ll need to check with them directly.
SATAC | SA & NT Tertiary Admissions Centre
Preferences
Key dates
1 August – Applications open for 2023
30 September – Applications fees increase
30 September – Final closing date for Medicine (including Bonded Medical Program), Dental Surgery, Oral Health and Veterinary Bioscience at the University of Adelaide
28 November – Final closing date for Creative Arts (Drama) at Flinders University
1 December – Equal consideration closing date for all semester 1 courses excluding those with final closing dates
1 December – Final closing date for Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine at Flinders University; closing date for Clinical Sciences, Midwifery, Nursing and Paramedicine at Charles Darwin University
4 January 2023 – Change of preference deadline for Semester 1 offers
12 January 2023 – Main offer round
25 January 2023 – Second January offer round
2 February 2023 – Further offer rounds emailed every Tuesday and Thursday until 9 March 2023
How to apply
List up to SIX preferences – to maximise your chances of getting an offer, list all six preferences.
Remember – you can change these later.
Some of the private tertiary education providers manage their own application and offer process. Each institution has it own application dates, fees and procedures, so if you want to apply for a course through one of those institutions you’ll need to check with them directly.
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