How to Apply

When to apply

Applications open in early August of the year before admission. 

We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing any deadlines. Early submission also allows time for us to request additional information if needed for assessment.
 

Undergraduate and postgraduate courses 

You can apply for courses that start at different times of the year in a single application. For example, you might apply for a course beginning in Semester 1 and another commencing in Semester 2 within the same application.

Your application remains valid for the entire admission year.

Applications close in November of the same year the courses begin.
 

TAFE SA courses

Check the key dates for information on application opening dates and deadlines.

For some highly popular courses with large numbers of applicants, TAFE SA may make offers on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the date and time your application is submitted. We recommend registering a mySATAC account before the application cycle opens, so you can complete the initial steps in advance and submit your application as soon as possible once applications open.
 

Applying through SATAC 

To start an application, click the Apply Now / Log In button at the top of the page, then select an application cycle from the available options.
 

Registering with SATAC

If you have not used mySATAC to apply for courses before, you will need to create an account.

Register using an email address you will have ongoing and long-term access to (for example, avoid using a school email). This email will be used to log in to your mySATAC account and receive important information about your application. Missing emails from SATAC could mean you miss key details about your application or offer.

Applicants can register a mySATAC account at any time before applications open to familiarise themselves with the application process.
 

Inside the application

In your application, you will need to provide a range of information, including details about yourself, your qualifications, and the courses you want to apply for. Our privacy policy explains what personal information we collect and how it is used. 

Once you have registered or logged in to mySATAC, the basic steps of an application are:

1. Read and accept the terms and conditions
2. Complete the personal details page
3. Choose your course preferences
4. Provide details about your qualifications and experience (if requested)
5. Check your application is complete and accurate, then submit

Important: Undergraduate, postgraduate, and international applicants must complete every section of the SATAC application, even if you haven’t undertaken every type of study (which you can indicate during the application process). You will not be able to submit your application until all required sections are completed and saved.

Accessing an incomplete application

If you cannot complete your application in one sitting, you can log out at any time and return later by logging in with your account details.
 

Submitting your application

Once you submit your application, SATAC will email you an acknowledgment.

Check the acknowledgment carefully and notify SATAC immediately if you notice any errors. 

The email will also include your SATAC reference number, a unique nine-digit identifier used for all application purposes. Make sure to keep a record of this number.
 

Online application services

After submitting your application, you can log in to your mySATAC account to:

• Pay your processing fee (undergraduate and postgraduate applications only)
• Provide supporting documents (if necessary)
• Change your course preferences
• Update your personal details. To update your name or date of birth, please contact us in writing via the Enquiries Form.
• Check your offer status

• Respond to your offer (undergraduate and TAFE SA applicants only)

   

Your responsibilities as an applicant

When applying for a course through SATAC, you have certain responsibilities to ensure your application is assessed correctly and on time. You must:

• Follow all instructions within the application, whether it’s your first time applying or you are changing preferences
• Promptly provide all information requested by SATAC
• Disclose details of all previous attempts at tertiary study, including any incomplete higher education qualifications and any study undertaken overseas
• Submit any supporting documentation required to assess your application
• Check and meet the closing dates for your course preferences
• Pay any application fees by the due date
• Read and agree to the terms and conditions of the application (available on the registration page and within each application)

Failing to follow these responsibilities may result in missing out on an offer. 

Please note that applications with outstanding fees will have limited assessment information available and will not be considered for offers until the fee is paid.