Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

Contact us

Australian Council for Educational Research

19 Prospect Hill Rd,
Camberwell, VIC, Australia 3124

T: 61 3 9277 5566
F: 61 3 9277 5757
E: stat@acer.edu.au

This website provides general information about the content of, and preparation for STAT. ACER manages test registrations for OVERSEAS sittings of STAT.

STAT test sittings held in Australia are managed by the state-based Tertiary Admissions Centres listed below.

For information about how to register for the STAT test, available test sitting dates, deadlines, fees, requirements, regulations and the release of results, please contact your state Tertiary Admission Centre.

Tertiary Admission Centre websites:

QTAC - Queensland
SATAC - South Australia & Northern Territory
TISC - Western Australia
UAC - New South Wales & ACT
VTAC - Victoria and Tasmania

STAT is for university applicants who do not have a recent Year 12 certificate. It is also required for some specialist courses as a further entry selection criteria. Check with the admissions office of the university you are applying to if you are unsure if you are required to sit the test for your admission.

Congratulations on your decision to undertake further study. Don't allow the idea of taking a test worry you too much; all applicants are in the same situation.

Please carefully read the information on this website to learn about STAT.