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With so many courses on offer and a number of intakes that differ depending on your choice, be sure to time your application right by finding key dates and deadlines relevant to your study level and course below.

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.

Principal’s Recommendation Scheme (PRS)

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.

CL91 - Bachelor of Nursing

  • 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.

HLT54115 - Diploma of Nursing

  • 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 dateDue 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.