There are 43 universities in Australia and they all accept the SACE.
Australian universities are consistently ranked in the world’s top 100 universities. They rank among the world’s best in engineering and technology, medicine, environmental science, and accounting and finance.
International students choosing an Australian education have opportunities across all study disciplines.
Australian institutions offer a wide range of courses – from science to management and commerce, humanities to engineering, and law to health sciences.
For further details on studying in Australia, visit the StudyAustralia website.
How International students apply to university
Students who complete their program within the Southern Hemisphere timetable and wish to apply to a university in Australia must submit their application through the relevant state tertiary admission centre.
For students graduating within the SACE Northern Hemisphere assessment cycle, with the exception of NSW and ACT, applications should be submitted directly to the university.
International students must apply through a registered agent (although there may be some exceptions). Each university's website provides a list of approved agents.
Below are links to each tertiary admission centre's website and their guidance for international students and key dates.
South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC)
The South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre is an organisation that processes applications for admission to tertiary education courses, at institutions in South Australia and the Northern Territory
The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre is an organisation that processes applications for admission to tertiary education courses, at institutions in Victoria.
The Tertiary Institutions Service Centre is an organisation that processes applications for admission to tertiary education courses, at institutions in Western Australia.
The Universities Admissions Centre is an organisation that processes applications for admission to tertiary education courses, at institutions in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre is an organisation that processes applications for admission to tertiary education courses, at institutions in Queensland.
Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC)
Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification is an organisation that processes applications for admission to tertiary education courses, at institutions in Tasmania.