The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) is the central office that receives and processes applications for admission to most undergraduate degree courses at participating institutions in Victoria. This includes TAFE, independent tertiary colleges and universities. VTAC assesses each application and ranks eligible applicants in order of merit for each course according to the rules and guidelines provided by each tertiary provider. The role of VTAC is not to determine who will receive offers but to simply co-ordinate the process, and post notification of offers on behalf of participating tertiary institutions. VTAC is not a government body and is funded both by participating institutions and the processing fees paid by applicants.
Who Can Apply?
- Year 12 applicants
- Non Year 12 applicants
- Graduate entry teaching applicants
Prospective students are strongly advised to consult individual RMIT program web pages or brochures to confirm specific application details. To find a program, use the search function on the Study at RMIT page. Undergraduate applicants may apply for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) (previously HECS) or a Fee Paying Place (FPP). All undergraduate applicants may apply to have their previous education, work or life experiences credited as forming part of their study.
How to apply?
Applicants can apply online through the VTAC website and application fees apply. All applicants will be advised by VTAC in writing regarding the outcome of their application for a place in an RMIT program.
Important dates
For information on important dates refer to the VTAC website. Applications for semester 1 courses must be submitted by the deadline or they will not be considered. Late applications may be accepted but will incur a late fee.
The VTAC Course Guide
Every year VTAC produces the VTAC Course Guide that sets out the range of Bachelor degrees, Associate degrees, Diplomas and Advanced Diploma courses that are available at participating universities and TAFE colleges in Victoria. This guide sets out the minimum entry requirements for each course including alternate entry pathways. VTAC also produces a series of publications relating to tertiary education including Special Entry Access Schemes and the ABC of Applying and Scaling. All of these publications can also be downloaded from the VTAC website or purchased from VTAC and selected newsagents.
Charges
For details on the fees and charges to submit an application, change your preference, sit the STAT test or submit a late application refer to the VTAC website. These fees vary each year depending on a range of factors determined by VTAC. Please note the form of payments that are accepted.