There are a number of ways to apply to study at the University of South Australia.

Apply online and upload your documents straight to our International Application System for quick, easy and secure processing.

If you are applying on behalf of an international student completing the Year 12 SACE or equivalent Australian qualification onshore, or undertaking the SACE in Malaysia or China, you MUST apply through SATAC.

If the student is interested in studying research at the University of South Australia, please contact Research degrees.

If they have NOT been granted Australian or New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency status for Australia, they are classified as an international applicant. They will be required to pay international tuition fees and visa length Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and must study on a full time load.

If the student is on a Temporary Resident Visa, they will need to apply as an international student. They will be required to pay international tuition fees, however they will not be required to pay for OSHC and will have the option of studying either full time, part time or externally.

The student will need to submit a new application to the University of South Australia.

If the student has been studying at their current institution for less than six calendar months they will need to apply to that institution for a release. Please provide the release to the University as soon as possible.

It is important that the following documents are provided to avoid delay in the assessment process:

• Passport (personal details and signature page) or visa grant letter (if applicable)
• Academic Transcripts including the institution’s grading system
• Graduation Certificate
• English Language Test Result (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, CELUSA, etc)
• Course Syllabus (if you are applying for credit/advanced standing)
• Some programs require additional documents

(Please search for additional program entry requirements to determine if you need to send additional documents with the application).

As a registered agent with the University of South Australia, you can sight and certify the documents provided by the student.  Please do not send originals as they will not be returned

Please note that documents required by DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) can only be certified by an approved DFAT signatory. DFAT signatories are located at each Campus Central. Agents and JPs are not able to certify documents required by DFAT.

Please answer YES to the ‘Credit/Advanced Standing’ question on the application. You will then need to send detailed course syllabus and supporting documents for assessment.

Apply online and upload your documents straight to our International Application System 'StudyLink' for quick, easy and secure processing. Application outcomes will be advised within 1 – 2 weeks from the date we receive the application and all required supporting documentation. Log into StudyLink to easily submit, track, accept and view applications.

As you are our contracted agent, you are authorised to enquire about the student’s application. Due to the University’s confidentiality policy, the friend of the student will need to provide an email or a written letter from the applicant authorising them to enquire about the status of the application.

In addition to academic and English language requirements, you need to be aware of the guidelines on genuine student requirement and guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds.

The English Language Entry Requirement varies depending on the program the student chooses. Research the degree choice to find out the specific requirements.

The Academic requirements vary depending on the degree the student chooses. Each applicant is formally assessed once the University has received the application and supporting documents. For specific entry requirements, you can find our degree pages here.

For further information on entry requirements for undergraduate studies, please refer to the Minimum Admission Requirements by Country (PDF 30KB).

Accept the offer by completing the following steps in StudyLink:

1. Log in and view your applications with offers
2. Use the 'View Activity' action to respond to the offer. Click on the 'Respond to offer' button
3. To accept an offer on the student's behalf, you will need to upload the Acceptance and Payment form signed by the student as per their passport signature
4. Upload all documents required to meet the condition/s (if applicable)
5. You will then be given the option of being transferred to UniSA’s Convera for students where you can pay the Acceptance Fee on behalf of the student or you can select the option to be provided with a link to send to the student so they can make the payment through Convera for students. A step by step guide to assist you and your student with making payment is available here. 

You will need to email your Admissions Officer via StudyLink to request a program change and new offer letter.

At UniSA we use Convera for students to make it easier for you and your students to pay international tuition fees. We prefer this system because it’s a faster, more reliable way for you and your students to pay. You can pay from a bank account with a telegraphic transfer, or use a credit card. 

There are two options when using Convera for students:

• You can be transferred to UniSA’s Convera for students where you can pay the Acceptance Fee on behalf of the student or;
• you can choose to receive a link which you will send to the student so they can make the payment through Convera.

A step by step guide to assist you and your student with how to make payment is available here. Please note that the University cannot accept cash, bank draft/cheque, personal cheques or money orders.

Please do not make payment until the student has met the condition/s, as per the Terms and Conditions of Payment and Refund of Fees for International Students. The student will not receive a 100% refund if the conditions are not met.

Once the University has received all the required acceptance documents (see how do I accept?) and the required payment, you will receive the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) via StudyLink and email within two business days (may be longer during peak periods).

The University requires the agent to apply for the student visa on behalf of the applicant.  CoE documents should not be given to the applicant to enable them to apply for their own visa, as this increases the risk of refusal.

You can find information on the student visa process here.

The website for International student support has frequently asked questions on visa requirements.

The University requires the agent to apply for the student visa on behalf of the applicant. Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) documents should not be given to the applicant to enable them to apply for their own visa, as this increases the risk of refusal.

It is a requirement of the Department of Home Affairs and the University’s policy for students to have visa length Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full duration of their student visa. If the student has current OSHC, they will need to provide proof of this cover (such as a copy of their card) and it must be for the full duration of the student visa. If it is not for the full duration, the student can either pay the remaining cover through the University or extend with their current provider (evidence of this extension is required).

If the student is a Temporary Resident of Australia, they are NOT required to make payment or provide proof of OSHC as they should already have cover. Swedish students are exempt from this requirement if they are eligible for study assistance from the Swedish National Board of Student Aid (CSN) and have applied for health insurance cover through one of the affiliated companies. Norwegian students are exempt from this requirement if they have health insurance coverage under the Norwegian National Insurance Service.

The student will have paid for OSHC as per the information outlined on their accepted offer of admission. They will receive an OSHC Verification Letter when they receive their Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from the University. OSHC membership cards will be available for collection from Campus Central at the same time the students receive their UniSA Student ID card. Please contact BUPA (the University's preferred provider) for membership information.

If your student has a current offer from the University of South Australia and has not accepted but wishes to defer their commencement to a later intake, log into StudyLink and request a deferred offer by completing the following steps:
1. Use the 'View Activity' action to respond to the offer
2. Click on the 'Respond to offer' button
3. Select 'Defer Offer'
4. Complete new study period details

If your student has accepted a current offer and has already received their Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) but wishes to defer to a later intake, you will need to email your Admissions Officer via StudyLink and provide the reason for deferral. Please note the following:
1. The current CoE will be cancelled upon notification of the deferral
2. A new CoE will be issued when the student accepts the new offer for the later intake

If your student wishes to withdraw or decline their application from the University of South Australia, log into StudyLink and complete the following steps:
1. Use the 'View Activity' action to respond to the offer
2. Click on the 'Respond to offer' button
3. Select 'Withdraw Application'
4. Select reason

If a student has made payment to the University of South Australia and decides to withdraw from their degree, they will need to complete a Refund Request Form. The student will need to submit this form to the University as per the instructions on the form.

Please note that if the student is deemed eligible for a refund, the refund payment may take approximately four weeks to process. All refunds will be issued in Australian Dollars only.

New students who have been granted Permanent Residency will need to apply for their preferred UniSA degree through the South Australian Tertiary Admission Centre (SATAC). For further information on application processes or degrees, please contact one of our Marketing Officers at Future Student Enquiries.

If the student is currently enrolled at UniSA as an international student and has been granted Permanent Residency (PR) they will need to submit their PR documents to Campus Central for the records to be updated. 

As a current student, they may be eligible for an internal transfer through Campus Central. Please contact Campus Central if you require further assistance.

When the student has accepted their offer, an enrolment email with important information about how to enrol online will be sent to them via email. Please refer to the New Students Website for more information. If the student has any problems with enrolling, please contact Campus Central at their home campus for assistance.

Find out more about the orientation program for international students on the Orientation website.

Orientation sessions introduce new students to life in Adelaide and the University of South Australia. The workshops, tours and various other activities will help with settling into the new environment and provide the opportunity to meet many other students who are beginning their studies at the University.

If a student is unable to arrive by the commencement date, it is very important that you contact us stating the reason(s). In most cases, they will have to defer to the next available study period.

Once a student has enrolled in their first year of study, they will be able to collect their Student ID card from Campus Central at their home campus.