Study Uni
So you are thinking about starting uni? This is a great place to start.
Explore your study options, including a wide range of on-campus and online options currently taking applications for Term 1, 2020. TAFE courses often start year-round, so be sure to check the relevant course page to see intakes available to you. If it's research you're after, be sure to check out our Research Higher Degrees.
And if you need help changing preferences after receiving your Year 12 results, or just have some questions about studying with CQUniversity, we’re here to help. Register for an online chat session or an on campus drop in session to get your questions answered.
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Get answers to your questions about CQUni's courses, application process or anything else. Call us on 13 27 86, submit your question online.
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The application process depends on whether you are a domestic or international student, educational background and the education and training you wish to pursue.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CQUniversity offers Term 1, Term 2 (also known as mid-year) and Term 3 intakes for many courses. Term dates.
Please refer to our course listings for more information about course intake dates.
Application due dates are prior to the commencement of each term and vary depending on the course you choose and your TAC. Please check with your TAC for application opening and closing dates:
- Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC)
- South Australia Tertiary Admission Centre (SATAC)
- Universities Admission Centre (UAC)
- Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
- Western Australia (ApplyCQUni)
Yes, in most situations whether you are a school leaver or a non-school leaver who wishes to study an Associate or Bachelor Degree, and some Diplomas, you are required to apply via a TAC.
If you are a school leaver and have studied our Start Uni Now (SUN) program, you may be eligible for direct entry into a CQUniversity course, meaning you can apply direct to the University (not via a TAC).
When applying through a TAC, you will be required to confirm your personal details and qualifications, enter your course preferences and make payment for your application.
You will be able to select a number of courses you wish to study, in preference order. You should list your desired courses as your first preferences, your back up in the middle, and your pathway courses as your last preferences. You can change your preferences before and after you are made an offer.
Contact our Student Advice team to help you plan your preferences.
The TAC will use the information you supply to assess your application and complete the selection process. If you are a school leaver your TAC will also use the information you supply to obtain your secondary results.
Support services like Counselling, Accessibility and Student Mentors are waiting for you! We also have a range of Learning Support services available. If you need to talk to someone as soon as possible, visit Contacts and forms for key contacts and where to find information when you need help.