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.
Courses delivered through CQUniversity's hyperflexible format close midnight, Wednesday, 16 December 2026. Up until this point, you can apply anytime throughout the year for the 2026 intake.
Offers are released progressively.
Term 2, 2026 commences on Monday, 13 July 2026 and runs through to Friday, 9 October 2026.
Application opening and closing dates
Application closing dates are subject to change and may close early if places are filled. We strongly encourage applicants to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Information for | Important dates |
|---|---|
QLD Residents | QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) applications for Term 2, 2026 have now closed. Refer to QTAC Key Dates for more information. |
NSW & ACT Residents | UAC (University Admissions Centre) applications for Term 2, 2026 have now closed. Refer to UAC Key Dates for more information. |
VIC, SA, NT, WA, TAS Residents | ApplyCQU applications for Term 2, 2026 have now closed. |
Past and Current CQU Students* Applying Direct | Direct applications for Term 2, 2026 have now closed. *Past and current CQU students include those studying a CQU TAFE, undergraduate, postgraduate or higher degree by research, and CQU Start Uni Now (SUN) or Skills for Tertiary Entry Preparatory Studies (STEPS) students. |
| Students making the change from another institution to CQUniversity | ApplyCQU applications for Term 2, 2026 have now closed. |
| Cross-Institutional Study and Single Non-Award Students | Direct applications for Term 2, 2026 have now closed. |
Regional University Centres Partner Students | Direct applications for CQU’s Regional University Centre Partners for Term 2, 2026 have now closed. |
High school students applying for Start Uni Now (SUN)
Start Uni Now (SUN) applications for Term 2, 2026 have now closed.
Courses with alternate opening or early closing dates
The following courses will have an alternate opening or early closing dates for Term 2, 2026, as follows:
Nursing
- All applications for Term 2, 2026 have now closed.
CM77 - Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Pathway)
- All applications for Term 2, 2026 have now closed.
Paramedicine
CM40 - Bachelor of Paramedicine/ Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management
- Direct applications have now closed. Offers are released progressively.
Psychological Science
CC42 - Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
- Direct applications have now closed. Offers are expected to be released in early May.
Term 3, 2026 commences on Monday, 9 November 2026 and runs through to Friday, 12 February 2027.
Application opening and closing dates
Application closing dates are subject to change and may close early if places are filled. We strongly encourage applicants to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Information for | Important dates |
|---|---|
QLD Residents | Applications via QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) closed Thursday, 18 June 2026 and will reopen on Tuesday, 4 August 2026*. Refer to QTAC Key Dates for more information. *Whilst applications via QTAC are currently closed, you can still apply via ApplyCQU. |
NSW & ACT Residents | Applications via UAC (University Admissions Centre) are opened and close Thursday, 17 September 2026. Refer to UAC Key Dates for more information. |
VIC, SA, NT, WA, TAS Residents | Applications via ApplyCQU open Monday, 29 June 2026 and close Monday, 26 October 2026. |
Past and Current CQU Students* Applying Direct | Direct applications for Term 3, 2026 are opened and close midnight, Monday, 26 October 2026. *Past and current CQU students include those studying a CQU TAFE, undergraduate, postgraduate or higher degree by research, and CQU Start Uni Now (SUN) or Skills for Tertiary Entry Preparatory Studies (STEPS) students. |
| Students making the change from another institution to CQUniversity | Applications via ApplyCQU open Monday, 29 June 2026 and close Monday, 26 October 2026. |
| Cross-Institutional Study and Single Non-Award Students | Direct applications for Term 3, 2026 open and close midnight, Monday, 26 October 2026. |
Regional University Centres Partner Students | Applications for CQU’s Regional University Centre Partners can be made directly to CQU, and applications close midnight, Monday, 26 October 2026. |
High school students applying for Start Uni Now (SUN)
Start Uni Now (SUN) applications for Term 3, 2026 close at midnight, Monday, 19 October 2026.
Courses delivered through CQUniversity's hyperflexible format open Monday, 7 December 2026. Courses will remain open year-round in 2027.
Offers are released progressively.
Term1, 2027 commences on Monday, 8 March 2027 and runs through to Friday, 4 June 2027.
Application opening and closing dates
Application closing dates are subject to change and may close early if places are filled. We strongly encourage applicants to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Information for | Important dates |
|---|---|
QLD Residents | QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 15 February 2027 (all courses, except those with early closing dates). Refer to QTAC Key Dates for more information. |
NSW & ACT Residents | UAC (University Admissions Centre) applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Thursday, 28 January 2027 (all courses, except those with early closing dates). Refer to UAC Key Dates for more information. |
VIC, SA, NT, WA, TAS Residents | ApplyCQU applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Friday, 12 February 2027 (all courses, except those with early closing dates). |
Past and Current CQU Students Applying Direct Past and current CQU students include those studying a CQU TAFE, undergraduate, postgraduate or higher degree by research, and CQU Start Uni Now (SUN) or Skills for Tertiary Entry Preparatory Studies (STEPS) students. | Direct applications opened Wednesday, 1 April 2026 and close Monday, 22 February 2027 (all courses, except those with early closing dates). Offers are released progressively.
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| Students making the change from another institution to CQUniversity | ApplyCQU applications opened Wednesday, 1 April 2026 and close Friday, 12 February 2027 (all courses, except those with early closing dates). Offers are released progressively. |
| Cross-Institutional Study and Single Non-Award Students | Direct applications opened Wednesday, 1 April 2026 and close Monday, 22 February 2027 (all courses, except those with early closing dates). Offers are released progressively. |
Regional University Centres Partner Students | Applications for CQU’s Regional University Centre Partners can be made directly to CQU. Direct applications opened Wednesday, 1 April 2026 and close Monday, 22 February 2027 (all courses, except those with early closing dates). Offers are released progressively. |
Principals Recommendation Scheme (PRS) Year 12 students only. | Direct applications open Monday, 3 August 2026 and close Monday, 23 November 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as some courses may fill early and no longer be available under the PRS. Offers commence Tuesday, 1 September 2026. |
High school students applying for Start Uni Now (SUN)
Start Uni Now (SUN) application opening and closing dates will be published shortly.
Courses with alternate opening or early closing dates
The below courses have alternate opening or closing dates.
Echocardiography
Bachelor of Echocardiography and Cardiac Physiology / Graduate Diploma of Echocardiography (CV69)
- QTAC applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026.
- UAC applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Thursday, 10 December 2026.
- Direct (STEPS students) applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026. Offers will commence early December 2026.
Medical Imaging
Bachelor of Medical Imaging (CG92)
- QTAC applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026.
- Direct (STEPS students) applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026. Offers will commence early December 2026.
Medical Sonography
Bachelor of Medical Sonography/Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography (CG91)
- QTAC applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
- UAC applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
- ApplyCQU applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
- Direct (STEPS students) applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026. Offers will commence early December 2026.
Medicine Pathway
Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) (CM17)
- QTAC applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
Midwifery
- QTAC applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026.
- Direct (STEPS students) applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026. Offers will commence early December 2026.
Nursing
- QTAC applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026.
- UAC applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Thursday, 10 December 2026.
- ApplyCQU applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Thursday, 10 December 2026.
- Direct applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026. Limited places available and course may close earlier than advertised. Offers released progressively.
Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Pathway) (CM77)
- QTAC applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026.
- UAC applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Thursday, 10 December 2026.
- ApplyCQU applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Thursday, 10 December 2026.
- Direct applications open Wednesday, 1 April 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026. Limited places available and course may close earlier than advertised. Offers released progressively.
Nutrition
Bachelor of Nutrition/ Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (CM61)
- Direct applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026. Limited places available and course may close earlier than advertised. Offers released progressively.
Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (CB84)
- QTAC applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026.
- Direct applications (STEPS and SUN students) open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026. Limited places available and course may close earlier than advertised. Offers are expected to commence in December 2026.
Oral Health
Bachelor of Oral Health (CB29)
- QTAC applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026.
- Direct (STEPS students) applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026. Offers will commence early December 2026.
Paramedicine
Bachelor of Paramedicine (CG95)
- Direct applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 22 February 2027. Limited places available and course may close earlier than advertised. Offers released progressively.
Bachelor of Paramedicine / Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management (CM40)
- Direct applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 22 February 2027. Limited places available and course may close earlier than advertised. Offers released progressively.
Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (CB85)
- QTAC applications (to study at Cairns campus) open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026.
- QTAC applications (to study at Bundaberg and Rockhampton campus) open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 15 February 2027.
- Direct (STEPS students) applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026. Offers will commence early December 2026.
Psychology
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) (CC42)
- Direct application opening and closing dates will be available shortly. Register your interest to stay informed.
Postgraduate Degrees - Key Dates
Open the term you wish to apply for postgraduate study to find dates.
Courses delivered through CQUniversity's hyperflexible format close midnight, Wednesday, 16 December 2026. Up until this point, you can apply anytime throughout the year for the 2026 intake.
Offers are released progressively.
Applications for Term 2, 2026, via our direct application online portal have now closed.
Postgraduate courses with alternate opening or early closing dates
The following courses will have an alternate opening or early closing dates for Term 2, 2026, as follows:
Aviation
CM54 - Graduate Diploma of Aviation
- Direct applications for Term 2, 2026 have now closed, with offers released progressively.
Nursing
CL16 - Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing
- Direct applications for Term 2, 2026 have now closed, with offers released progressively.
CM73 - Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
- Direct applications for Term 2, 2026 have now closed, with offers released progressively.
Applications for Term 3, 2026, via our direct application online portal are opened and close midnight, Monday, 26 October 2026.
Postgraduate courses with alternate opening or early closing dates
The following courses will have an alternate opening or early closing dates for Term 3, 2026, as follows:
Clinical Psychology
CM49 - Master of Clinical Psychology (Advanced Entry)
- Direct application dates are currently unavailable. Please register your interest to stay informed.
Courses delivered through CQUniversity's hyperflexible format open Monday, 7 December 2026. Courses will remain open year-round in 2027.
Offers are released progressively.
Term1, 2027 commences on Monday, 8 March 2027 and runs through to Friday, 4 June 2027.
Direct applications opened Wednesday, 1 April 2026 and close Monday, 22 February 2027 (all courses, except those with early closing dates).
Offers are released progressively.
Courses with alternate opening or early closing dates
Aviation
Graduate Diploma of Aviation (CM54)
- Direct applications open Monday, 2 November 2026 and close Monday, 22 February 2027. Limited places available and course may close earlier than advertised. Offers are released progressively.
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology (CM89)
- Direct applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 22 February 2027. Limited places available and course may close earlier than advertised. Offers are released progressively.
Clinical Nursing
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing (CL16)
- Direct applications open Monday, 14 December 2026 and close Monday, 22 February 2027. Limited places available and course may close earlier than advertised. Offers are released progressively.
Midwifery
Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) (CM94)
- Direct applications opened Monday, 13 July 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026. Limited places available and course may close earlier than advertised. Offers are expected to commence in December 2026.
Nurse Practitioner
Master of Nurse Practitioner (CM85)
- Direct applications open Tuesday, 4 August 2026 and close Monday, 7 December 2026. Limited places available and course may close earlier than advertised. Offers are expected to commence in November 2026.
Psychology
Master of Clinical Psychology (CG17)
- Application channel and opening and closing dates will be available shortly. Register your interest to stay informed.
TAFE Certificates and Diplomas – Key Dates
Our TAFE diplomas and certificates are available throughout the year and can have multiple intakes.
Check your course of interest for details on which intake months apply. Apply direct or via your course page.
Applications for 2026 TAFE diplomas and certificates will open in September 2025.
Some courses may have early closing dates, such as HLT54121 - Diploma of Nursing and UEE22020 - Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start). Please visit the course page for details on the application date. Quotas may apply, so we recommend applying early, as some intakes may fill before the closing date.
| Intake Month | Due date to apply | Intake commencement date |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Monday, 15 December 2025 | 5 January 2026 |
| February 2026 | Monday, 19 January 2026 | 2 February 2026 |
| March 2026 | Monday, 16 February 2026 | 2 March 2026 |
| April 2026 | Monday, 23 March 2026 | 7 April 2026 |
| May 2026 | Monday, 20 April 2026 | 4 May 2026 |
| June 2026 | Monday, 18 May 2026 | 1 June 2026 |
| July 2026 | Monday, 22 June 2026 | 6 July 2026 |
| August 2026 | Monday, 20 July 2026 | 3 August 2026 |
| September 2026 | Monday, 24 August 2026 | 7 September 2026 |
| October 2026 | Monday, 21 September 2026 | 5 October 2026 |
| November 2026 | Monday, 19 October 2026 | 2 November 2026 |
| December 2026 | Monday, 23 November 2026 | 7 December 2026 |
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.
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