Applying to Other Australian Tertiary Institutions

To expand your horizons, consider the full range of diverse and often specialised courses available at Australia's 36 publicly funded and two private universities. Universities around Australia welcome applications from interstate. Websites for all Australian universities can be reached via links on the Universities Australia website.

Applications for most undergraduate courses are processed through the tertiary admissions centre in each state. Information and closing dates are given below. Interstate guides may be purchased over the counter from TISC. Please also see the Australian 2008 Year 12 Results Conversion Table for information about interstate results.

New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory

Applications for undergraduate courses at the participating institutions are made through the Universities Admissions Centre (NSW & ACT) Pty Ltd (UAC).

Northern Territory

Applications for all undergraduate courses and postgraduate courses by coursework for Charles Darwin University are made through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

Queensland

Applications for all undergraduate courses at Queensland Universities and full-time diploma and advanced diploma courses at TAFE Queensland Institutes, as well as courses at the Australian College of Natural Medicine, the Australian Maritime College , QANTM College and the Queensland Institute of Business and Technology, must be made through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre Ltd (QTAC).

South Australia

Applications for most South Australian university and TAFE SA courses must be made through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). Also, SATAC processes applications for higher education courses for Charles Darwin University in the Northern Territory .

Tasmania

There is no centralised admissions centre.  For undergraduate admission to the University of Tasmania contact the University of Tasmania. Applications for admission to the Australian Maritime College apply direct to the college.

Victoria

Applications for full-time TAFE certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degrees, undergraduate degrees and graduate entry education courses at most Victorian universities, TAFE institutes and some private providers must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).

National

Open Universities Australia registration is available year-round, with study commencing in March, June, September and December. TAFE units are self-paced and may be started at any time.

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