Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is a two-hour aptitude test that assists applicants in demonstrating their potential for tertiary study and helps tertiary institutions in making their selection decisions.  The test is widely accepted and used by most tertiary institutions in Queensland and many others throughout Australia.

A STAT result may improve your chances of selection.  You can sit the test once per STAT year. The current year began 22 April 2010 and ends 14 April 2011.  If you have sat the test more than once (in different STAT years), your highest result will be used in assessing your QTAC application. View more....

STAT dates

QTAC administers sittings for the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) at the QTAC Milton office as well as other venues throughout Queensland.  View more....

Registering for the STAT

QTAC administers the STAT in Queensland.  If you apply for tertiary study in Queensland you simply nominate to sit the STAT on your QTAC Application. 

STAT registration - Non Applicants

If you wish to sit STAT for employment

purposes or for a future QTAC application, please nominate via the online service.

Alternatively, you can contact QTAC Information Services on 1300 GO QTAC (1300 467 822) or (07) 3858 1222.   Please read QTAC's Refund Policy before making any payment.

Candidate Information Booklet - free download

A few days before your test, you will receive a letter confirming the time and location of your test.  Candidates should bring this letter along with the identification requested in the letter to the STAT sitting.

Candidates access the Candidate Information Booklet online which includes sample test questions.

To download the free booklet from the ACER website, click here.

Candidates who are unable to access the Candidate Information Booklet online can contact QTAC Information Services for further information.

STAT sittings outside of QTAC

Individual STAT sitting

If you are unable to attend one of QTAC's standard sittings, you can organise to sit an individual STAT sitting at an agreed venue.  You will be liable for any other costs associated with the test (eg, room hire, supervisor time and mailing materials back to QTAC).  Payment for these other costs needs to be made to the relevant venue provider.  QTAC needs to have at least two weeks notice of the exam date in order to confirm the details and to mail out materials.  Please contact QTAC Information Services for more information about booking a special STAT sitting.

STAT sittings - overseas and interstate

QTAC does not organise interstate or overseas sittings. You can organise to sit STAT in NSW/ACT, SA/NT, VIC or WA through the relevant interstate admissions centre.  Candidates in Tasmania and Albury/Wodonga should contact VTAC. 

If you wish to sit for STAT overseas you must contact ACER. The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) manages sittings in 38 centres around the world.  You can register online at www.acer.edu.au/stat/overseas.html 

STAT Workshops

QTAC has workshops to help you prepare for your STAT and assist you to get the best possible results. Check Workshops and Seminars for dates or phone (07) 3858 1298 for more information.

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