Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) principal nomination for UniSA aviation
Start your career in aviation sooner
The University of South Australia (UniSA) has partnered with the Hong Kong DSS Schools Council to offer fast-track entry to its aviation degrees in 2025.
DSS students can use their predicted results to obtain an unconditional offer from UniSA, enabling them to commence their studies in July 2025 (instead of waiting until February 2026).
The flying fast-track is offered exclusively to DSS students for the following UniSA degrees:
Flying fast-track nomination elements
The flying fast-track requires students to submit various application and nomination elements. These include predicted results that are slightly above the normal entry requirement for aviation at UniSA, English proficiency documents, and endorsement letters from both their school principal and aviation training organisation, Aerosim:
- Predicted results with a score of no less than 17 HKDSE (best 5)
- Letter of recommendation from the student’s DSS school principal (as an endorsement)
- Letter of endorsement from Aerosim (from an aviation perspective): info@aerosim.com.hk
- IELTS/PTE/TOEFL test:
- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
How to apply
Step 1
Predicted results
The student receives their predicted results. At this stage, it is recommended that they discuss their nomination with their DSS school principal.
Step 2
Notification
The DSS school principal provides the full name of the nominated student(s), via email to Jackson: jackson.jaensch@unisa.edu.au
Step 3
Application
The student submits their application, preferably through a registered UniSA Education Agent.
Step 4
Nomination elements
UniSA will request predicted results and endorsement letters, which the student can submit through their education agent. The agent will then handle the remaining application and acceptance process.
Step 5
Commencement at UniSA
Successful applicants will begin their studies at UniSA in July 2025.
View our Aviation brochure
Take a look at the UniSA Aviation brochure for details on both the Pilot and Management streams offered in our aviation degree.
Explore Aerosim
Aerosim is an aviation technology company based in Hong Kong. It works closely with the DSS school network to run flight simulator training programs, and with UniSA on school outreach collaborations targeted at aspiring aviators in Hong Kong.
Launching Adelaide University
A new major Australian University transforming education, research and innovation worldwide. Contemporary and comprehensive, Adelaide University is leading the way. Adelaide University combines the strengths of the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide and will officially open on 1 January 2026.
Students starting the UniSA flying fast-track in 2025 will transition to the new university in January 2026 and graduate from Adelaide University.
Living in Adelaide
The University of South Australia is located in Adelaide - Australia’s education city and the state capital of South Australia. Adelaide is a cultural destination with many different nationalities, foods, festivals and sporting events. It’s home to some of the country’s best beaches, wine regions and parklands, all in very close proximity to the city centre.
Hear from our students
Gain insights from three Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot) students, Derek, Georgia and Datian on why they chose to study aviation at UniSA.
Further infomation
For more information about the UniSA flying fast-track, please contact: jackson.jaensch@unisa.edu.au
