Australasian Conference of Tertiary Admissions Centres
The Australasian Conference of Tertiary Admission Centres (ACTAC) was established in the 1970’s as the group that facilitates communication and co-operation between tertiary admissions centres in Australia and New Zealand.
Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) servicing Queensland
South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) servicing South Australia and the Northern Territory
Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) servicing Western Australia
Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) servicing NSW and the ACT
The University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) servicing Victoria
The New Zealand counterpart is the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA)
Tertiary Admission Centres important role
ACTAC tertiary admission centres in Australia facilitate student entry into universities and colleges.
Centralised Application Processing: Streamlining applications, these centres enable students to submit a single application for consideration by multiple institutions.
Academic Assessment: Evaluating applicants' academic qualifications, including grades and standardised test scores, these centres determine eligibility for tertiary institutions.
Ranking and Selection: Establishing a comprehensive ranking system, these centres guide universities and colleges in making informed admission decisions.
Facilitation of Offers: Coordinating admission offers, these centres play a crucial role in communicating decisions to successful applicants.
Equity and Access Considerations: Committed to fairness, these centres ensure equitable access to higher education, considering factors beyond academic performance, such as socioeconomic background or Indigenous status.