The International Student Admissions Test (ISAT) in Singapore is typically available from January to November. Registrations for all testing cycles in 2026 is open. For the latest updates, visit https://isat.acer.org/.
ISAT 2026 Test Windows
- Test window 1: 19 – 30 January 2026 (29 & 30 January for re-sits)
- Test window 2: 27 April – 8 May 2026 (7 & 8 May for re-sits)
- Test window 3: 27 July – 7 August 2026 (6 & 7 August for re-sits)
- Test window 4: 26 October – 6 November 2026 (5 & 6 November for re-sits)
ISAT results will be released within one week of the test sitting and are considered valid for two years. Do note, you are only allowed to take the test once every 12 months (estimated from the previous test date). If a candidate takes the ISAT more than once, the universities will have access to all sets of scores.
ISAT Key Dates 2026
| Test window 1: 19 – 30 January 2026 | Test window 2: 27 April – 8 May 2026 | Test window 3: 27 July – 7 August 2026 | Test window 4: 26 October – 6 November 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration system closes Changes to registrations - deadlines Refund requests close Deferral requests close Adjustment request deadlines | 6 January 2026 (9 pm AEDT) | 13 April 2026 (9 pm AEST) | 13 July 2026 (9 pm AEST) | 12 October 2026 (9 pm AEDT) |
| Re-sits | 29 & 30 January 2026 | 7 & 8 May 2026 | 6 & 7 August 2026 | 5 & 6 November 2026 |
| Results available | Within two weeks of the last day of the test window | |||
Universities Requiring The ISAT
ISAT is a mandatory requirement for international students applying to medicine, dentistry or health science courses at the following Australian universities:
Monash University, Melbourne – Undergraduate Medicine
Monash University, Malaysian campus – Undergraduate Medicine
University of Limerick – Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy
University of New South Wales (UNSW) – Undergraduate Medicine
University of Tasmania – Undergraduate Medicine
University of Western Australia (UWA) – International Student Direct Pathway to Graduate entry Medicine, International Students Direct Pathway to Graduate entry Dentistry
Western Sydney University(WSU) – Undergraduate Medicine (Apply via the International Office)
Eesti Maaülikool – Estonian University of Life Sciences – Veterinary Medicine
Taking ISAT in Singapore
If you intend to work in Singapore after graduation, ensure that the school/course you are applying to is recognised by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC). International Medical Graduates who hold qualifications NOT recognised by the SMC, will NOT be eligible to apply for medical registration to practise in Singapore.
Here’s the list of SMC recognised schools, effective from 1 September 2022. Please note that not all universities require the ISAT; we recommend verifying the latest requirements on the respective university’s website.
| Body Granting Qualifications | Primary Qualifications | Year of Addition | Requiring the ISAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Adelaide, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences | MB BS, BMedSt/MD | 2003 2022 | ✗ , UCAT ANZ required |
| The University of Melbourne, Melbourne Medical School | MB BS, MD | 1971 2012 | ✗, GAMSAT/MCAT required |
| Monash University, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | MB BS, MD | 2003 2019 | ✓ |
| University of New South Wales, Faculty of Medicine and Health | MB BS, BMed MD, MD | 2003 2014 2022 | ✓, UCAT ANZ also accepted |
| The University of Queensland, School of Medicine | MB BS, Doctor of Medicine AQF Level 9 Masters (Extended) | 2003 2016 | ✗ , UCAT ANZ required |
| The University of Sydney, Sydney Medical School | MB BS, MD | 1971 2014 | ✗, GAMSAT/MCAT required |
| The University of Western Australia, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences | MB BS, MD | 2003 2014 | ✓ |
| Australian National University, ANU Medical School | MB BS, MChD | 2009 2016 | ✗, GAMSAT/MCAT required |
Related: About The ISAT
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