Finished your SACE? Here is all you need to know about Uni Apps in SA: 2025/26 Key Dates

After the SACEs are over, the next big task to tackle is deciding what university you want to go to. It is a big decision to make, and it is very important that you keep to the deadlines. It can be difficult keeping track of all the dates, so we have consolidated some of the important dates for the 5 most popular courses and in the three most popular universities in South Australia.

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Guaranteed ATAR
A Guaranteed ATAR is the minimum ATAR score that guarantees you an offer for a course, as long as you meet any additional prerequisites. If you achieve this ATAR or higher, your place in the course is secure. However, you still have a good chance of getting into the course even if your ATAR is slightly lower than the guaranteed ATAR posted on the university website.

Lowest Selection Rank
The Lowest Selection Rank is the ATAR (or adjusted ATAR after bonuses) of the last student who received an offer for the course in the previous intake. It can give you an idea of how competitive the course is, but it changes every year depending on demand and applicant scores.

1. University of Adelaide

University of Adelaide (#82 QS World University Ranking 2025) —a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight research-intensive universities—stands tall among the world’s leading institutions of learning and innovation.

🧑‍⚕ Bachelor of Medical Studies

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

• UCAT ANZ: all applicants must apply to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT ANZ).
• SATAC application, which must be lodged by the September early closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
• Applicants will be ranked for an offer based on a combination of scores from these three components as follows:
  • UCAT ANZ Results: 20%
  • Interview Results: 40%
  • Academic Results: 40% 
• Subject prerequisites:
  • SACE Stage 2: Biology or Chemistry or Mathematical Methods OR
  • IB: Biology (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Chemistry (SL grade 4/HL grade 3) or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL); OR
  • Equivalent University courses

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

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🛠 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

• Guaranteed entry score of 70.0
• Subject prerequisites:
  • SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Methods
  • IB: Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL)

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

📊 Bachelor of Commerce

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

• Guaranteed entry score of 85.0
• There are no subject prerequisites for this major

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

⚖ Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

• Lowest selection rank for 2025 admission was 95.05
• LSAT is recognised as an alternative pathway

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

💻 Bachelor of Computer Science

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

• Guaranteed ATAR of 80.0
• Subject Prerequisites:
  • SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Methods
  • IB: Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations (HL) or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches (SL) 

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

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2. Flinders University

Flinders University (#336 QS World University Ranking 2025) was established in 1966 on the lands of the Kaurna nation. The university is highly regarded for its career-ready programs, innovative teaching, and strong industry links

🏩 Bachelor of Nursing

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

• Lowest selection rank in 2024 was 60.0
• English must be your primary language

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

💻 Bachelor of Information Technology

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

• Lowest selection rank in 2024 was 60.0
• There are no prerequisites

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

🛠 Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours)

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

• Lowest selection rank in 2024 was 75.0
• There are no prerequisites

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

💳 Bachelor of Business

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

• Lowest selection rank in 2024 was 60.0

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

🧠 Bachelor of Psychology

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

• Lowest selection rank in 2024 was 90.0
• There are no prerequisites

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

3. University of South Australia (UniSA)

In 1991, University of South Australia (UniSA) (#340 QS World University Ranking 2025) was formed by bringing together an Institute, a College and a School of Art. Today, they have more than 240,000 alumni, and over 36,000 student.

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🏩 Bachelor of Nursing

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

• Guaranteed entry was 70.0 in 2025
• There are no prerequisites for this major

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

💳 Bachelor of Business

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

• Guaranteed entry was 68.0 in 2025
• There are no prerequisites for this major

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

💻 Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

• Guaranteed entry was 72.0 in 2025
• There are no prerequisites for this major

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

🏢 Bachelor of Architectural Studies

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

• Guaranteed entry was 70.0 in 2025
• There are no prerequisites for this major

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

⚖ Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

These are the things you should note for entry to this course:

• Guaranteed entry was 90.0 in 2025
• There are no prerequisites for this major

Key dates for applications through SATAC:

Conclusion

These are all information taken from each university’s websites, though it must be noted that these dates may be subject to change. Best to keep tabs on the universities and courses you are most interested in, so as not to miss any important deadlines!

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