Admissions

For issues or questions relating to entry requirements, application deadlines, how to apply and internal transfers, please contact the admissions team. 

Contact admissions 

If you are experiencing issues with the lodgement of your StudyLink application please email StudyLink at support@studylink.com

Coursework application deadlines

Application deadlines for our programs vary depending on the degree and study period the student wishes to apply for. 

We recommend submitting the application no later than 6 weeks prior to the commencement of the program. For applications that are received in less than 6 weeks before commencement, these will be assessed on a case by case basis and your student may be offered in the next available intake if not successful. 

You can find application deadlines for our programs below.

Coursework application deadlines 

Higher degree by research application deadlines

Prospective HDR students can apply at any time throughout the year but will need to apply during strict offer rounds if they are to be considered for a scholarship.

International application rounds

Review critical dates for students including teaching periods, census dates, enrolment deadlines, exam dates and payment of fees.

View critical dates

English is the language of instruction at the University of Adelaide. Therefore, students will need to be proficient in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English. The University's preferred accredited English language tests are:

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - Academic Test
• TOEFL - internet-based and paper-based
• Pearson Test of English - Academic
• CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced)

Program specific English language requirements can be found under the Entry Requirements section on Degree Finder. 

English language requirements

Students in our undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs apply via an agent, or directly through the SATAC portal. 

International coursework applications

A higher degree by research (HDR) is a research-intensive program typically at an AQF level 10. Direct applicants and agents must lodge applications for higher degrees by research through the Adelaide Graduate Research School.

Apply for a higher degree by research

The following degrees have non-standard or additional entry requirements which are important to consider when assisting students with their application. 

• Bachelor of Medical Studies + Doctor of Medicine
• Bachelor of Dental Surgery
• Master of Music (Performance Studies)
• Master of Music (Performance and Pedagogy)
• Master of Teaching (Middle & Secondary)
• Master of Architecture
• Master of Landscape Architecture
• Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Master of Nursing Science
• Master of Psychology (Clinical)
• Master of Psychology (Health)
• Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors)

It's important your agency details are up-to-date on our website. Check your entry on our find an agent page to ensure everything is correct!

If needed you can log in to the Ascent One database to update your details. If you have any difficulties the Ascent One support team are ready to assist you via email at support@ascentone.com.