Apply for Undergraduate Degrees

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Ready to apply for an undergraduate degree with CQUniversity? Explore the best application option for your course of choice and individual circumstance.

There are many ways to apply for an undergraduate degree and it all depends on your applicant type, course of interest and circumstances.

Your application checklist

  1. Start by checking your course page for entry requirements and follow the links in the ‘How to Apply’ section to find the best application portal or find your application portal below. If you are eligible to apply direct this is the best option to avoid application fees.
  2. Review key dates and other application information before you start your application.
  3. If you don’t already have one, apply for a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Apply. If you need help along the way, we’re happy to help. Get in touch with our friendly team.

Find Your Application Portal

Apply Direct to CQU

You should apply directly via your course page or CQU’s direct application online portal if:

*You cannot apply directly as a previous or current CQU student if you are applying for one of the following courses:

Apply via a Tertiary Admissions Centre (TAC) or ApplyCQU Portal

If you are ineligible to apply direct, then you will need to apply via the relevant Tertiary Admission Centre (TAC) or ApplyCQU. 

The TAC or Portal you use will differ based on your circumstances, as described below.

If you are not currently enrolled at another University
  • If you live in Queensland, you should apply via QTAC. An application fee applies.
  • If you live in New South Wales or the Australian Capital Territory, you should apply via UAC. An application fee applies.
  • If you live in Victoria, Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania or Western Australia, you should apply via the ApplyCQU applicant portal.
If you are currently enrolled at another University
  • If you are changing universities to CQU, you should apply via the ApplyCQU applicant portal.

Apply for an undergraduate degree direct from your course page or via iSTART.

Undergraduate Applicant Types

When it comes to undergraduate degrees at CQU, we welcome a broad mix of applicants with different education and employment backgrounds. Finding your applicant type can help you to navigate the application process more easily.

Recent secondary school education

If you’ve completed secondary education in the last two years, you can use your high school results to apply to CQU.

Work and life experience

Your work and life experience can help you meet entry requirements if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago.

Higher education study

Explore how your prior enabling course and university studies, whether complete or not, can be used to apply for a CQU course.

Vocational Education and Training study

Learn how you can meet entry requirements for CQU’s courses based on your past TAFE or vocational education and training (VET).

Related Application Information

Application Information

Getting ready to apply to study with CQU? Find important dates and other information you’ll need to consider in the application process.

Important Application Dates

Find the application deadlines and key dates relevant to your study level and course.

Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Find out more about why you need a USI and how to apply or search for an existing number so you can apply for a TAFE or university course.