Applied to study at Adelaide University in 2026?

1. Preference related degrees

After completing four courses, you may be eligible to apply to transfer or re-apply for another Adelaide University degree. Entry is based on achieving a competitive GPA (Grade Point Average). Chat with our Future Student Enquiry Team if you need support identifying related degrees and then log into your SATAC account to update your application.

2. Consider preparatory programs

Our Foundation Studies and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway programs provide fee-free pathways to university, regardless of your educational experience. If you do not meet the required qualifications for direct entry into a bachelor degree, these programs provide alternative entry options.

3. Explore alternative pathways

Don’t forget to consider a range of other alternative pathways including Vocational Education Training (VET), or the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

1. Confirm your selection rank

When your Year 12 SACE results are released, log into the SATAC website and use the self-service portal to confirm both your ATAR and your Selection Rank. Your Selection Rank is your ATAR, inclusive of any adjustment factors and is the final ranking that SATAC will use to assess your application for university entry.

If you have trouble logging onto the SATAC website, or you would prefer to speak with one of our friendly team members, our Future Student Enquiries Team will be available on the day of results release. You can give us a call and we can confirm your Selection Rank over the phone, just make sure you have your 9-digit SATAC reference number handy!

Once you have confirmed your Selection Rank, you may wish to check whether you have met the guaranteed entry.

2. Check if you’re eligible for a guaranteed offer

For 2026 entry, you could be guaranteed entry based on either your Selection Rank or your three best Year 12 subject grades. If you are eligible for guaranteed entry* and you put Adelaide University as your first preference, you are guaranteed an offer.

If you don’t meet the guaranteed entry cut-off, or if there isn’t a guaranteed entry cut-off for your preferred program, don’t worry, you’ll still be considered as part of a competitive entry process. As a back-up, we think it’s important for you to consider listing pathway programs in your preference list.

*Which includes meeting any entry requirements such as prerequisites and other eligibility criteria

3. Finalise your preferences

Make sure you finalise your preferences by the Change of Preference deadline on 5 January 2026 to be considered for the main offer round on 15 January 2026.

4. Pay your fees and submit any documentation

Importantly, make sure you have paid your SATAC fee and submitted any required documentation to your SATAC application. If you don’t pay your application fee, you won’t be eligible to receive an offer.

5. Prepare for the main offer round

The main January offer round on 15 January 2026 will consider all preferences and all Adelaide University programs. Offers will be released by 5.00pm so keep an eye on your emails. Also make sure you have your mobile number in the SATAC system, so we can keep you updated via SMS. If you receive an offer, SATAC will automatically accept on your behalf. If you have questions, give us a call - we'd be happy to help.

• If you receive an offer to your first preference – congratulations! Make sure you check your offer email from SATAC and Adelaide University welcome email to see if your program has an enrolment lapse date. A small number of Adelaide University programs require you to enrol in your courses by a certain date to guarantee your place.
• If you receive an offer for a program that is not your first preference, SATAC will accept your offer on your behalf, and will automatically consider you for higher preferences you may be eligible for. Log in to your SATAC application to ensure your preferences are in the best order for you to receive the offer you most want.
• If you don’t receive an offer – remember there are still further offer rounds throughout January and February that you can be considered for. Contact our Future Student Enquiries Team to discuss potential pathways into your preferred degree.

6. I still have questions – who can I contact?

If you still have any questions regarding your application and would like to speak to our Future Student Enquiries Team, we will have extended opening hours over the Christmas and New Year break.