Internal Transfer (Change of Program)
If you are a current international student who wishes to change to a different undergraduate or postgraduate degree program, or wants to apply for entry to a postgraduate degree directly after completing your undergraduate degree, then you will need to submit an internal transfer application.
Are you eligible to apply?
Please check the eligibility criteria before applying for an internal transfer.
If you wish to change your preference, your overseas qualifications and English language proficiency will need to be reassessed for entry into your new choice of program.
To apply for a change of programs, please lodge your application via SATAC or contact us at start@adelaide.edu.au for advice.
Students who are currently un-enrolled, or have taken a leave of absence, or have a gap in studies must not apply for internal transfer:
- Must return to your current program when you recommence your studies.
- Or, if you want to change your program while you are on leave from studies, please lodge an application via SATAC.
- If your leave from studies is due to the COVID19-related travel ban and you had previously notified us, please contact us at start@adelaide.edu.au
To apply for a change of programs, please contact us at start@adelaide.edu.au for advice.
- You must be in your last study period and completing your last semester/trimester of studies in your current program in Semester 2, 2022, or Trimester 3, 2022, or last Summer School, to be eligible to apply for internal transfer into a postgraduate program for Semester 1, 2023 or Trimester 1, 2023.
- If you are not yet in your last study period, and are not yet completing your current undergraduate program within this application period, please do not lodge your application at this time.
To apply for transfer into any of the following degrees, a new SATAC application will be required for your internal transfer. Please visit the Knowledge Base for more information about internal transfers and additional entry requirements for these degrees. You may also contact us at start@adelaide.edu.au.
Undergraduate programs
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Oral Health
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Graduate Entry)
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Psychology (Advanced) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
Postgraduate programs
- Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diplomas and Masters of Nursing Science (generic and specialisations)
- Master of Clinical Nursing
- Master of Psychology (Clinical)
- Master of Psychology (Health)
- Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors)
- Master of Teaching (Middle and Secondary)
At this time there is a requirement for students in these programs to attend in person. As such, any internal transfer offer will made on the provision you will be able to be onshore in Adelaide, and attending face-to-face classes at the university on the first day of classes. Should this change, updates will be posted.
- Bachelor of Economics (Advanced)
- Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
- Bachelor of Music Theatre
- Many programs under the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences require onshore attendance, and/or may be quota based programs and thus require applications via SATAC only. Please contact the Faculty for more information.
- There may be programs not listed which require students to be onshore. If the programs you are applying for are not listed here, please contact International Admissions Services at start@adelaide.edu.au for more updates.
The following programs are not eligible for internal transfers.
If you wish to apply for these programs, please contact the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics directly at askable@adelaide.edu.au
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Adelaide Master of Business Administration
Do not lodge an application for internal transfer to streams, majors and specialisations. Please contact the Student Advisors in the relevant faculty.
If you are currently enrolled in (or completing) a PEP, please use the PEP Change of Program form . For further information please contact the English Language Centre.
Students who wish to change their Award Program must contact the English Language Centre (ELC) or email elc@adelaide.edu.au within the deadline provided by the ELC.
Students currently enrolled in pathway programs must contact their provider directly to request a change of program, either for their pathway studies or their bachelor degree award program.
- University of Adelaide College (Students enrolled/completing their Foundation Studies or Degree Transfer Programs), collegeservices@adelaide.edu.au
- Eynesbury College, academicsupport@eynesbury.sa.edu.au.
If you are currently enrolled in a Pre-Master’s program with the University of Adelaide College, and wish to change your program, please contact the College Student Services at collegeservices@adelaide.edu.au in the first instance.
If the Pre-Master’s program you are enrolled in is not a pathway into the program you want to transfer into, you may contact us at start@adelaide.edu.au.
Recipients of this scholarship must contact Niranjala Seimon at niranjala.seimon@adelaide.edu.au.
You may be eligible to apply for a transfer. Contact Terri Finn, Senior Education and Welfare Officer at Student Care in the first instance on (08) 8313 5430, or email terri.finn@adelaide.edu.au.
Supporting documents and approval to transfer your scholarship into the new program is required.
For postgraduate research degree applications, please contact the Adelaide Graduate Research School.
This includes:
- Commencing a postgraduate research degree on completion of another University of Adelaide program – see Adelaide Graduate Research School – Future Students for more information.
- Candidature transfer between Research Masters and PhD.
Important information
Before you lodge an application for internal transfer please note:
- that applying for a leave of study or dropping your enrolments may affect your eligibility to apply for a change of program as an “internal transfer student”.
- If you decide to go on leave, you must return to your current program when you recommence your studies. Please contact International Student Support for more information.
- If you are planning to take a leave of absence but wish to change your program, before you finalise your leave of absence or drop your enrolments, please contact us at start@adelaide.edu.au. Note that you may need to apply for the new program via SATAC, and a reassessment of your English language may be required.
- If you are a current student who has been affected by the COVID-19 travel restrictions and were unable to re-enrol, please contact us at start@adelaide.edu.au to discuss your eligibility to apply for internal transfer.
- A change in program may result in changes to the duration of studies. Please speak to a Student Advisor before applying for an internal transfer.
- Note that some programs require students to be onshore to study.
Application period
Semester 1, 2023:
- Application period opens: COB Friday, 23 September 2022
- Teaching Capabilities Statement (TCS) deadline: COB Wednesday, 08 February 2022
- Application period closes: COB Monday, 13 February 2023
- Classes start: Monday, 27 February 2023
- Internal transfer offer acceptance deadline: Monday, 27 February 2023
- Last day to add courses online: Monday, 13 March 2023
- Census date: Thursday, 23 March 2023
Trimester 1, 2023:
- Application period opens: COB Friday, 23 September 2022
- Application period closes: COB Monday, 16 January 2023
- Classes start: Monday, 30 January 2023
- Internal transfer offer acceptance deadline: Monday, 30 January 2023
- Last day to add courses online: Monday, 13 February 2023
- Census date: Thursday, 16 February 2023
Teaching Capabilities Statement (TCS)
If you are applying for the Teaching programs, note that you are required to submit your Teaching Capabilities Statement to the Faculty no later than 5PM, Wednesday 08 February 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted. Applications for Teaching programs will not be assessed without the TCS, and will be withdrawn. For more information, please visit the Teaching Capabilities Statement webpage.
Closing Dates
Application closing dates for international students may differ from domestic students.
Application closing dates apply for internal transfer/change of program applications lodged both via the ITR online application portal, and via SATAC (for programs only available via SATAC).
Once internal transfer application periods close, applications via SATAC will continue to be open for new students only.
Please do not lodge internal transfer/change of program applications via SATAC, once the ITR application period has closed. You may contact International Admissions to be considered for late applications.
If you are an Alumni who still wishes to lodge a late application for a new program, please contact us directly at start@adelaide.edu.au and address your correspondence to “International Admissions”.
Please do not re-lodge your application while you wait for your application outcome. Re-applications create multiple applications, and may cause delays in assessment.
International students may not study concurrent programs, and must only lodge one preference for transfer programs.
Please do not lodge applications for multiple preferences. If you lodge applications for several different programs, all previous applications will be withdrawn and only the latest application lodged will be processed.
Semester 1 Offers
- Offers for Semester 1, 2023 will be made on a rolling basis from November onwards.
- If Semester 2, 2022, and/or Trimester 3, 2022, and/or Summer School 2023 results are not required to finalise assessment on your application, you may receive unconditional offers.
- If results from these enrolments are needed to finalise assessment, you may receive conditional offers. Once you meet these conditions, simply accept your offer; you will not be issued revised unconditional offers. You may only receive revised offers if changes occur toward your credits and/or program duration.
Trimester 1 Offers
- Offers for Trimester 1, 2023 will be made on a rolling basis from November onwards.
- If Semester 2, 2022, and/or Trimester 3, 2022 results are not required to finalise assessment on your application, you may receive unconditional offers.
- If results from these enrolments are needed to finalise assessment, you may receive conditional offers. Once you meet these conditions, simply accept your offer; you will not be issued revised unconditional offers. You may only receive revised offers if changes occur toward your credits and/or program duration.
This information is for Alumni applicants only.
Late applications: If the application period has closed, and you are:
- Completing (or still completing) and graduating from your current degree at the end of Semester 2, 2022 or Summer School, or Trimester 3, 2022; and
- Wish to lodge an application for your new program commencing in Semester 1, 2023 or Trimester 1, 2023
Please contact the relevant Academic or Student Success Team in the first instance. Late applications may be considered on a case by case basis only, subject to approval.
In addition, please also contact International Admissions directly at start@adelaide.edu.au to advise of your late application request. Please address your correspondence to “International Admissions”.
Semester 2 and Trimester 3, 2022
Internal transfer offers are not deferrable but each student’s circumstances may vary, so if you do not wish to accept your offer, you may advise us through start@adelaide.edu.au.
On the other hand, if you have accepted, but are unable to commence in the specified intake, and instead would like to commence next year in Semester 1, 2023 or Trimester 1, 2023, please contact us at start@adelaide.edu.au for more information.
You may need to reapply for Semester 1, 2023 or Trimester 1, 2023 when the application period reopens. Your application for Semester 1/Trimester 1, 2023 will be assessed based on the program under which your last enrolments were completed.
Semester 1 and Trimester 1, 2023
Internal transfer offers are not deferrable but each student’s circumstances may vary, so if you do not wish to accept this offer or are unable to accept this offer, you may contact International Admissions through start@adelaide.edu.au.
On the other hand, if you accept, but will be unable to commence in the specified intake, please contact International Admissions at start@adelaide.edu.aufor more advice.
As long as you are still a current student, you may need to reapply for Semester 2, 2023 or Trimester 3, 2023 when that application period opens. Your application for Semester 2/Trimester 3, 2023 will be assessed based on the program under which your last enrolments were completed in Semester 1, 2023, Winter 2023, Trimester 1, 2023, or Trimester 2, 2023. If you no longer have any enrolments, please apply via SATAC only.
Last enrolments were in 2020
Please note that if your last enrolments were in 2020, and you wish to continue your studies in 2023 you may be required to meet English language proficiency by submitting an updated academic IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE. Please do not lodge any internal transfer applications. Contact start@adelaide.edu.au for more information.
Application help
You may engage a University representative (agent) to help with your application. This is optional.
If you choose to apply without an agent, this will not affect the progress or outcome of your application. All applications are equally processed, and are assessed against the program requirements, and on your academic qualifications.
If you choose to apply without an agent, and need assistance with your internal transfer application, we are more than happy to help you at any stage. We can help you from the start of your application, through to resolving your queries, and assist you with your offer acceptances. You may contact the Faculty for advice regarding your program selection, and you may contact us at start@adelaide.edu.au for all other queries.
Changing agent information on an application
If you change your mind after you have lodged your application, and now wish to add/change/remove an agent, you will need to lodge a new application and include this information.
New applications with agent updates must be lodged within the application period only. Late changes, and Agent Nomination Forms, will not be accepted.
If you wish to remove an agent after the application period closes, you may still do so. Please contact us at start@adelaide.edu.au to update us and advise us of the reasons for your change of mind, so that we can review your request.
Withdrawing an application
If you have lodged an internal transfer application and have now changed your mind and no longer wish to change programs, please email International Admissions at start@adelaide.edu.au, and advise that you wish to withdraw your application.
Scholarships
1) For students applying from an undergraduate program to another undergraduate program, or from a postgraduate program to another postgraduate program:
If you have been awarded an international scholarship* for your current program, it will continue to be applied to your new program so long as you are not transferring into an excluded degree. Please see the international scholarship website for more information.
2) For students completing their current degrees, and applying for a new degree:
You may be eligible for the University of Adelaide Alumni Scholarship (International). This scholarship will be automatically awarded to eligible students.
*Some exceptions may apply. Please check the Terms and Conditions of the scholarship you hold.
*If you hold an Adelaide International Undergraduate Scholarship (AIUS), and your internal transfer request is successful, please contact start@adelaide.edu.au prior to accepting your offer, to confirm if this scholarship will continue to be applied to your new program.