Important Application Dates
Before you check out dates, you may find it helpful to begin by understanding which study level your course of interest fits and the application portal you will need to apply via to help determine the correct deadline. If you’re looking for other key dates for the study period, view the relevant academic calendar.
Important Note: If you are an international future student, please refer to the International Student Apply section of this site for all information.
Undergraduate degrees - key dates
Open the term you wish to apply for undergraduate study to find dates.
Term 3, 2023 commences 6 November 2023 through to 9 February 2024.
Application opening and closing dates
Information for | Important dates |
|---|---|
QLD Residents | QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) applications for Term 3 are open and close on Monday, 23 October 2023. Refer to QTAC Key Dates for more information. |
NSW & ACT Residents | UAC (University Admissions Centre) applications are now open and close on Thursday, 21 September 2023. Refer to UAC Key Dates for more information. |
VIC, SA, NT, WA, TAS Residents | Applications are open via ApplyCQUni and close at midnight, Monday, 23 October 2023. |
Past CQU Students Applying Direct | Direct applications are open and close at midnight Monday, 23 October 2023. Past and current CQU students include those studying a CQU TAFE, undergraduate, postgraduate or research higher degree, and our SUN, STEPS or TEP students. |
Regional University Centres Partner Students | Applications are open for CQU’s Regional University Centre Partners via ApplyCQUni and close at midnight Monday, 23 October 2023. |
Undergraduate courses with early closing dates
There are currently no undergraduate courses available in Term 3 with early closing dates.
Term 1, 2024 commences 4 March through to 31 May 2024.
Application opening and closing dates
Information for | Important dates |
|---|---|
QLD Residents | QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) applications open Tuesday 1 August 2023. Closing dates will be available by August 2023. Refer to QTAC Key Dates for more information. |
NSW & ACT Residents | UAC (University Admissions Centre) applications open Wednesday 5 April 2023 and close on Friday, 2 February 2024. Refer to UAC Key Dates for more information. |
VIC, SA, NT, WA, TAS Residents | Applications are open via ApplyCQUni and close at midnight, Monday, 19 February 2024. |
Past CQU Students Applying Direct | Direct applications are open and close at midnight, Monday, 19 February 2024. Past and current CQU students include those studying a CQU TAFE, undergraduate, postgraduate or research higher degree, and our SUN, STEPS or TEP students. |
Regional University Centres Partner Students | Applications are open for CQU’s Regional University Centre Partners via ApplyCQUni and close at midnight Monday, 19 February 2024. |
CQU's PRS early offer program is open now via our direct application online portal and closes Friday, 1 December 2023. |
Undergraduate courses with early closing dates
Allied Health courses
CB84 - Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
- Direct applications (STEPS) close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
- QTAC applications close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
CB29 - Bachelor of Oral Health
- Direct applications (STEPS) close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
- QTAC applications close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
CB85 - Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
- Direct applications (STEPS) close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
- QTAC applications close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
Diagnostic Imaging courses
CV69 - Bachelor of Echocardiography and Cardiac Physiology/Graduate Diploma of Echocardiography
- Direct (STEPS) and QTAC applications close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
- UAC applications close on Monday, 15 January 2024.
CG92 - Bachelor of Medical Imaging
- Direct applications (STEPS) close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
- QTAC applications close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
CG91 - Bachelor of Medical Sonography/Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography
- Direct (STEPS), QTAC, and ApplyCQUni applications close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
- UAC applications close on Monday, 4 December 2023.
Nursing and Midwifery courses
CM16 - Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
- Direct applications open in June 2023 and close on 29 September 2023.
- Direct applications close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
- QTAC applications close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
- UAC applications close on Monday, 4 December 2023.
- ApplyCQUni applications close on Monday, 15 January 2024.
- Direct applications close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
- QTAC applications close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
Paramedic Science courses
CG95 - Bachelor of Paramedic Science
- Direct applications (STEPS) close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
- QTAC applications close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
CM40 - Bachelor of Paramedic Science/Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management
- Direct applications (STEPS) close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
- QTAC applications close on Friday, 8 December 2023.
Pathway to Medicine courses
CM17 - Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine)
QTAC applications close on Friday, 29 September 2023. Note: All students must complete the UCAT ANZ prior to applying for CM17. The UCAT ANZ closes on 17 May 2023. Late bookings may be accepted up until 31 May 2023.
Psychology courses
CC42 - Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
- Direct applications are expected to open on Friday, 1 September 2023 and close on Tuesday, 31 October 2023.
Postgraduate degrees - key dates
Open the term you wish to apply for postgraduate study to find dates.
Applications are open via the direct application online portal and close at midnight on Monday, 23 October 2023.
Postgraduate courses with early closing dates
CM49 - Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry)
- Applications for Term 3 2023 close at midnight on Monday, 4 September 2023.
Applications are open via our direct application online portal and close at midnight on Monday, 19 February 2024.
Postgraduate courses with early closing dates
Nursing courses
CH79 - Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Re-Entry)
- Applications close on Monday, 19 February 2024. Offers are released progressively.
Psychology courses
CG17 - Master of Clinical Psychology
- Applications are expected to open on Friday, 1 September 2023 and close on Tuesday, 31 October 2023.
CL68 - Master of Professional Psychology
- Applications are expected to open on Friday, 1 September 2023 and close on Tuesday, 31 October 2023.
Teaching courses
CM43 Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)
CC45 Master of Teaching (Primary)
CL05 Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- If you have studied with CQU previously, refer to the direct application online portal dates.
- All other applications should apply via QTAC and refer to the undergraduate dates listed above.
TAFE Certificates and Diplomas – key dates
Our TAFE certificates and diplomas are available throughout the year and can have multiple intakes. You can enrol up until two weeks after the commencement date.
Check your course of interest for details on which intake months apply. Apply direct or via your course page.
| Intake commencement date | Due date to apply |
|---|---|
July – 3 July 2023 | Monday, 10 July 2023 |
August – 31 July 2023 | Monday, 7 August 2023 |
September – 4 September 2023 | Monday, 11 September 2023 |
October – 2 October 2023 | Monday, 9 October 2023 |
November – 30 October 2023 | Monday, 6 November 2023 |
December – 4 December 2023 | Monday, 11 December 2023 |
Our TAFE certificates and diplomas are available throughout the year and can have multiple intakes. You can enrol up until two weeks after the commencement date.
Check your course of interest for details on which intake months apply. Apply direct or via your course page.
| Intake commencement date | Due date to apply |
|---|---|
January – 2 January 2024 | Monday, 8 January 2024 |
February – 5 February 2024 | Monday, 12 February 2024 |
March – 4 March 2024 | Monday, 11 March 2024 |
April – 2 April 2024 | Monday, 8 April 2024 |
May – 6 May 2024 | Monday, 13 May 2024 |
June – 3 June 2024 | Monday, 10 June 2024 |
July – 3 July 2024 | Monday, 8 July 2024 |
August – 5 August 2024 | Monday, 12 August 2024 |
September – 2 September 2024 | Monday, 9 September 2024 |
October – 7 October 2024 | Monday, 14 October 2024 |
November – 4 November 2024 | Monday, 11 November 2024 |
December – 2 December 2024 | Monday, 9 December 2024 |
Ways to apply
If you’re unsure how you should apply and the relevant dates to keep in mind, explore the different ways to apply for our wide range of courses.
Entry Pathway courses
STEPS
Explore application, term, orientation, event dates and other information for our Skills for Tertiary Education Preparatory Studies course.
Start Uni Now (SUN)
Find application and terms dates, plus all you need to know to get started with SUN while you are still in high school.
Start TAFE Now (STN)
Discover how you can apply to start a TAFE course while you are still at high school including key application dates and more.
