University of South Australia Admissions 2025: Process, Requirements & Deadlines

University Ranking

The University of South Australia's rankings are the following:

• #363 in QS Top Universities 2023
• #363 in Best Global Universities 2023 as per US NEWS
• #23 in Best Global Universities in Australia (US NEWS)
• #301–350th World University Rankings 2023 (THE Times Higher education)
• 46th Young University Rankings 2022 (THE Times Higher education)

University of South Australia Acceptance Rate

The University of South Australia has an acceptance rate of 75%, which makes them a moderately selective University compared to others in the region. Out of the total student body, 18% are international students. The acceptance depends on Past grades and overall GPA of previous academic tenures.

Admission Eligibility Criteria

• A recognized Pathway or Foundation Studies Program, an Australian Year 12 programme, a programme equivalent to one's native country, or both are required. 
• In general, international students who want to pursue a bachelor's degree in Australia need to have received at least 65% of the possible points in their high school exam. In comparison, those who want to pursue a diploma programme need to have earned at least 65% of the possible points in their high school exam.
• For graduate programs, a minimum Highschool degree is required; whereas, for a PG degree a bachelor's degree from a recognized institution is to be provided; all having passing grades that meet the University's requirements. 
• Test scores are to be met as mentioned below.

Documents Required

• Copy of your ID document (RSA students) or ID/passport (international students)
• Copy of your school qualifications (e.g. Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
• Transcripts of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable); Note that - internet copies will not be accepted)
• English proficiency test scores
• Entrance exam grades with an attested copy of the overall GPA. 

Test Required/Average Score

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5
• TOEFL: 79.0 or Higher
• PTE: 58.0 or Higher
• SAT: Minimum 1030 or higher
• ATAR: 65 or higher
• GPA: 4 or higher

Popular Courses at University of South Australia

• Engineering
• Nursing
• Commerce
• Education and Teaching
• pharmacy and pharmacology.
• exercise and sport science
• hospitality and leisure management

How the University Evaluates Applicants

The general criteria are to evaluate students based on their previous academic records and overall performance in their academic endeavours. For international students have an overall score of 65% is recommended; English proficiency test scores are another aspect worth noting.

Tips for Applying to the University

• Students must submit an application through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Center if they are overseas students enrolled in Year 12 in Australia (SATAC).
• Online applications do not require application fees for processing so be sure to put in an application for admission.

Application Deadline

UniSA's courses. There is no set deadline for submitting applications to the University of South Australia. In order to give themselves enough time to finish the visa application procedure, international students who need student visas must submit their applications at least 4 months prior to the start date. Please check the official university websites to see if any of the programme start dates have changed.