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.

Before you lodge an application for internal transfer

  • Please note that applying for leave of studies or dropping your enrolments may affect your eligiblity 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 visit the International Student Support for more information.
  • If you are planning to take a leave of absence but wish to change your program, before you finalize your leave of absence or drop your enrolments, please contact us at start@adelaide.edu.au or visit the International Student Support for advice.
  • If you are a current student who has been affected by the COVID19 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 prior to applying for an internal transfer.
  • Note that some programs require students to be onshore to study. 

Applications are now open – international students

TRIMESTER 1, 2022: The closing date for internal transfer applications is 5pm, Monday 17 January 2022.
SEMESTER 1, 2022: The closing date for internal transfer applications is 5pm, Monday 14 February 2022.

TEACHING CAPABILITIES STATEMENT (TCS): If you are applying for the Teaching programs, note that you are required to submit your TCS to the Faculty no later than 5PM, Wednesday 09 February 2022. Late submissions will not be accepted. Applications for Teaching programs will not be assessed without the TCS, and will be withdrawn.

NOTE: This includes internal transfer/change of program applications lodged both via the ITR online application portal, and via SATAC. Applications via SATAC will continue to be open for new students only. Please do not lodge change of program applications via SATAC, once the ITR application period has closed.

The application closing dates for international students may differ from domestic students.

Late applications will not be accepted.

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 more than one application for several programs, all previous applications will be withdrawn and only the latest application lodged will be processed.

Important application information

Lodging an application for internal transfer does not mean you have been transferred into a new program. While your application is being assessed, please remain enrolled in your current program.
 
Unless you have received a new program offer, remaining enrolled in your current program (until you are transferred into the new program) will ensure you are compliant with your student visa requirements.

  • When you submit your application successfully, you will see a web page with the details of what you have submitted. You will not receive an email acknowledgement of your application. 
  • Offers for Semester 1, 2022 will be made on a rolling basis from November onwards, if Semester 2, 2021, and/or Trimester 3, 2021, and/or Summer School results are not required to finalise assessment on your application. If results from these enrolments are needed to finalise assessment, offers will be made once those results are released.
  • Offers for Trimester 1, 2022 will be made on a rolling basis from November onwards, if Semester 2, 2021, and/or Trimester 3, 2021 results are not required to finalise assessment on your application. If results from these enrolments are needed to finalise assessment, offers will be made once those results are released.
  • Not all programs are available via internal transfer. Quota based programs, and programs with non-standard entry requirements require an application via SATAC. If you cannot see your desired program in the dropdown list, you will need to apply for the program via SATAC.
  • Internal transfer offers for Semester 2, 2021 and Trimester 3, 2021 are not deferrable. 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, 2022 or Trimester 1, 2022, please contact us at start@adelaide.edu.au for more information. You may need to reapply for Semester 1, 2022 or Trimester 1, 2022 when the application period reopens. Your application for Semester 1/Trimester 1, 2022 will be assessed based on the program under which your last enrolments were completed.
  • Please note that if your last enrolments were in 2019, and you wish to continue your studies in 2022 you may be required to meet English language proficiency by submitting an updated academic IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE. Please contact start@adelaide.edu.au for more information.
  • Alumni Scholarships issued in 2020 are available for students commencing in 2020 only. The eligibility criteria for the Alumni Scholarship was updated in 2021. Please be aware that if you received an Alumni Scholarship in 2020 and you were unable to commence studies, you may be subject to the eligibility criteria if commencing your studies from 2021 onward. Please visit the International Students Alumni Scholarships 2021 for more information.

Please visit the Knowledge Base for more information about internal transfers and change of program.

Eligible for internal transfer

You will be able to use this form if you:

  • Are an international student; and
  • Are currently enrolled and must have commenced your academic program at the University of Adelaide; and
  • ARE FINISHING CURRENT ENROLMENTS: You will be finishing Semester 2, 2021 and/or Trimester 3, 2021 and/or Summer School 2021 (if applying to transfer to a Semester 1, 2022 intake) OR will be finishing Semester 2, 2021 and/or Trimester 3, 2021 (if applying to transfer to a Trimester 1, 2022 intake); and
  • ARE APPLYING FOR: You are applying to transfer programs into Semester 1, 2022 or Trimester 1, 2022; and
  • ARE COMMENCING: Will commence the new program in Semester 1, 2022 or Trimester 1, 2022.

And you would like to:

1)  Change into a different program

  • undergraduate program to another undergraduate program,
  • postgraduate program to another postgraduate program

2)  Commence a new program

If you are completing your current degree at the end of Semester 2, 2021, or Trimester 3, 2021, or Summer School 2021, and wish to study a new program and commence in Semester 1, 2022 or Trimester 1, 2023 intakes only. Applications for future intakes will need to be lodged later in the year.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are applying for Quota Based Programs, some programs may have a different application period. Please contact the Faculty for advice.

Applications for future intakes must be lodged through SATAC.

Students who are enrolled but wish to take a gap in studies are advised not apply for internal transfer at this stage.

Please note that applying for leave of studies or dropping your enrolments may affect your eligiblity to apply for a change of program as an “internal transfer student”.

If you are planning to take a leave of absence but wish to change your program, before you finalize your leave of absence or drop your enrolments, please contact us at start@adelaide.edu.au or visit the International Student Support for advice.

Not eligible for internal transfer

  • New students who have not yet commenced any academic studies as of academic intakes in 2020; and academic intakes in 2021 (including offshore students who had to defer due to COVID19 travel restrictions)

    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.

  • Undergraduate students who wish to apply for their postgraduate programs
    • You must be completing your last semester/trimester of studies in your current program in Semester 2, 2021, or Trimester 3, 2021, or last Summer School, to be eligible to apply for internal transfer into a postgraduate program for Semester 1, 2022 or Trimester 1, 2022. If you are not yet in your last study period, please do not lodge your application at this time.
    • If you are not yet completing your current undergraduate program within this intake, please do not apply for internal transfer now.

    Students who are currently unenrolled, or have taken a leave of absence, or have a gap instudies must not apply for internal transfer.

    • You must return to your current program when you recommence your studies.
    • Alternately, if you wish to change your programs 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.

  • Quota based programs

    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

    • Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine
    • Bachelor of Dental Surgery
    • Bachelor of Nursing
    • Bachelor of Oral Health
    • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Graduate Entry)
    • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
    • Bachelor of Psychology (Advanced) (Honours)
    • Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience)
    • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
    • 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)

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) suite of programs

    The following programs are not applicable via internal transfers.

    If you wish to apply for these programs, please contact the Faculty of the Professions directly at professions@ask.adelaide.edu.au

    • Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
    • Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
    • Adelaide Master of Business Administration

  • PEP change of program

    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.

  • Postgraduate research degrees

    For postgraduate research degree applications, please contact the Adelaide Graduate Centre. This includes:

    • Commencing a postgraduate research degree on completion of another University of Adelaide program – see Adelaide Graduate Centre – Future Students for more information.
    • Candidature transfer between Research Masters and PhD.

  • Australia Awards Scholarship recipients

    Recipients of this scholarship must contact Niranjala Seimon at niranjala.seimon@adelaide.edu.au.

  • Pathway students – Undergraduates

    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.

  • Pathway students – Postgraduates/Pre-Master’s program

    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 does not articulate into the program you wish to transfer into, you may contact us at start@adelaide.edu.au.

  • Bachelor of Commerce change of major

    For Bachelor of Commerce students who want to change stream/major – Contact the Professions Support Hub.

  • Adelaide Refugee & Humanitarian Scholarship recipients

    Recipients of this scholarship may apply for internal transfer, but please contact Terri Finn, Senior Education and Welfare Officer at Student Care in the first instance. You may contact her at 8313 5430, or email terri.finn@adelaide.edu.au to discuss. 

    Supporting documents and approval to transfer your scholarship into the new program is required.

  • Onshore programs

    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 Construction Management
    • Bachelor of Economics (Advanced)
    • Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
    • Many programs under the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences require onshore attendance, and/or may be quota programs and thus require applications via SATAC only. Please contact the Faculty for more information.
    • Several other programs not listed also require students to be onshore. If these programs are not listed here, these are not available for application via internal transfer. 

Who can assist me with my applications?

  • You may use a University representative (agent) to assist with your ITR application.
  • Using a University representative (agent) 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 change your minds after you have lodged your application, and now wish to add/change/remove an agent, you will need to lodge a new application. In your new application, you may update this to add, change, or remove your agent selection.
  • New applications with agent updates (add or change agents) 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.
  • 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.

After you have lodged your 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 2021-2025 University of Adelaide Alumni Scholarship (International). This scholarship will be automatically awarded to eligible students.

3) Please be aware that if you have received a 2020 Alumni Scholarship to commence your studies in 2020, and you were unable to commence your studies for any reason, you may be subject to eligibility requirements if commencing your studies in 2021. Please visit the Alumni Scholarships (International) 2021-2025 for more information.

*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.

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