The University of Tasmania welcomes applications from year 12 students who are completing alternative syllabuses.

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: If you completed the full diploma you qualify for admission to the University of Tasmania.  The 2009 IB Guidelines will be published and available online by the end of August.

• Other overseas qualifications: Subjects passed overseas may be counted towards minimum entry requirements. You should produce original copies of results for subjects passed elsewhere, together with a certified translation (NAATI accredited translator or Department of Immigration and Citizenship – includes Translation and Interpreter Service), if appropriate. Detailed subject descriptions and method of assessment details are also required to assist in determining equivalence to Tasmanian subjects.

• Tasmanian residents with interstate qualifications: If you are a Tasmanian resident but have been attending a secondary school interstate, you will be ranked with other applicants according to your interstate Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER, UAI, OP).

• Other senior secondary studies: Applicants with other senior secondary studies should provide original copies of results and curriculum information with their application. Supporting references from School Principals or Careers Advisors may also assist with assessment.  Performance in the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) syllabuses will be taken into account in assessment.

STAT and SAT Tests

The University of Tasmania rarely requires an applicant to sit this test to gain entry. If you are in doubt please contact the Admissions Office on 1300 361 928 or by email Admissions@utas.edu.au before arranging to sit a test.

The STAT, written and assessed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) (http://www.acer.edu.au/stat/index.html), is administered for Tasmanian residents by the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Testing sessions are usually held in Hobart during October and December each year. Other organisations which conduct STAT tests are listed on the ACER website.

Full details of STAT including dates, venues for testing sessions and registration fees, together with a copy of the VTAC application form which incorporates STAT registration, are in the VTAC Guide 2009. This is available from all major newsagents for $12.95 (inc.GST) or can be accessed on the VTAC website free of charge. If you need to discuss your requirements contact STAT Co-ordinator, VTAC, 40 Park Street, South Melbourne, Vic 3205. Ph 1300 364 133 or email stat@vtac.edu.au.