What is VTAC and why should you care?

Never heard of VTAC? Don’t worry, read on to learn more about how VTAC can support you in your tertiary education journey.

VTAC stands for The Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre and is the shared admissions service that facilitates access to tertiary education and further study opportunities in Victoria.

What does that actually mean?

VTAC receive and process applications for admission into Victorian universities, TAFEs and private colleges. We also calculate the ATAR, and support students with equity schemes and scholarships, to support you getting into your dream course.

Why should you care?

If you are in Year 12, VTAC will be essential for you getting an offer to further study. You will need to create a VTAC account, list your course preferences and meet any entry requirements to be eligible to receive an offer to study at the end of your high school experience.

If you are in Year 10 or 11, it’s important to start looking at the required prerequisites for the courses you are interested in, as this will be a crucial part of your subject selection for Year 12. You can also check out your relevant years VTAC ATAR and Scaling Guide to understand more about how the ATAR is calculated, scaling for subjects and much more.

If you are interstate and thinking about moving to Victoria to study at a Victorian institution, VTAC will be essential for you to receive an offer. You may also be eligible for equity schemes and scholarships at Victorian institutions due to moving interstate to study.

Are you a non-year 12 student, postgraduate applicant or middle-aged student? VTAC can support you in your pursuit of tertiary study with our mid-year application intake and relevant equity schemes and scholarships to help you access higher education.

Next steps?

Check out CourseSearch, where you can see a list of all the available courses in Victoria across all tertiary institutions. Discover which course might be the right fit for you, any prerequisites you may need to have and starting preparing for your future.

Read up on equity schemes and scholarships. Institutions understand that there are a variety of circumstances that can impact your study and affect your ability to reach your full potential. There are a range of equity schemes and scholarships that give you special consideration for course entry.