Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Selection rules 

Each institution has a set of selection rules for its courses. These rules explain:

• Who can apply (the eligibility requirements)
• How applicants are ranked if the course is competitive (when there are more applicants than places available)

Selection rules vary between institutions and from course to course.

If you are unsure about your eligibility for a course, contact SATAC or the admissions office at the relevant institution for guidance.
 

Selection criteria

For many courses, an academic qualification is required to be eligible to apply. The types of qualifications accepted vary depending on whether you are applying for undergraduate, postgraduate, or TAFE SA courses.

Some programs have additional application requirements that must be met alongside the standard entry criteria. These may include demonstrating English sufficiency, submitting a portfolio, attending an interview, or providing a clinical placement form.
 

Ranking

Ranking rules determine how an order of merit is established, and each institution sets its own rules. Ranking is often based on academic performance, while for TAFE SA courses it may also take the date of application into account.

SATAC ranks eligible applicants to facilitate selection. The method of ranking varies depending on the type of qualification considered for each course.

Equal consideration

Equal consideration is an important principle of the SATAC application process. It allows you to apply for more than one course in a single application, with no disadvantage due to the order of your preferences.

Equal consideration ensures that course selection is fair and transparent for all applicants.

To be considered equally with other applicants who have the same qualification and selection rank, you must:

• Apply by the relevant dates
• Pay the relevant SATAC fees
• Follow the requirements of the application

If you do not meet these conditions you will not be guaranteed equal consideration.

You can view your responsibilities as an applicant on the How to Apply page.

Find out more about your responsibilities as an applicant.