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 2, 2025, commences on 14 July and runs through to 10 October 2025.
Application Opening and Closing Dates
Information for | Important dates |
|---|---|
QLD Residents | QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed. Refer to QTAC Key Dates for more information. |
NSW & ACT Residents | UAC (University Admissions Centre) applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed. Refer to UAC Key Dates for more information. |
VIC, SA, NT, WA, TAS Residents | ApplyCQUni applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed. |
| Students making the change to CQU from another university | ApplyCQUni applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed. |
Past CQU Students Applying Direct | Direct applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed. Past and current CQU students include those studying a CQU TAFE, undergraduate, postgraduate or research higher degree, and our SUN, STEPS or TEP students. |
| Single Non Award and Cross Institutional Study Students | Direct applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed. |
Regional University Centres Partner Students | Direct applications for courses delivered with the support of CQU’s Regional University Centre Partners for Term 2, 2025 have closed. |
Undergraduate Courses with Early Closing Dates for Term 2, 2025
Psychology
CC42 Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
- Direct applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed.
Nursing
CM77 Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Pathway)
- Direct applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed.
- QTAC applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed.
- UAC applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed.
- ApplyCQUni applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed.
- Direct applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed.
- QTAC applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed.
- UAC applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed.
- ApplyCQUni applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed.
- Direct applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed.
Paramedic Science
CM40 Bachelor of Paramedic Science/Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management
- Direct applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed.
High School Students Applying for Start Uni Now
SUN applications for Term 2, 2025 have closed.
Term 3, 2025, commences on 10 November 2024 and runs through to 13 February 2026.
Application opening and closing dates
Information for | Important dates |
|---|---|
QLD Residents | QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) opened Thursday, 1 August 2024 and closed Monday, 30 June 2025. They will reopen on Tuesday, 5 August 2025, before closing on Monday, 20 October 2025. Between Monday, 30 June 2025 and Tuesday, 5 August 2025, applicants should apply direct to CQUniversity. Refer to QTAC Key Dates for more information. |
NSW & ACT Residents | UAC (University Admissions Centre) applications for Term 3 close Thursday, 18 September 2025. |
VIC, SA, NT, WA, TAS Residents | ApplyCQUni applications for Term 3 close Wednesday, 15 October 2025. |
Past CQU Students Applying Direct | Direct applications are open now for Term 3 and will close by midnight on Monday, 27 October 2025. Past and current CQU students include those studying for a CQU TAFE, undergraduate, postgraduate, or research higher degree, and our STEPS, or TEP students. |
Regional University Centres Partner Students | Direct applications are open now for Term 3 for CQU’s Regional University Centre Partners and will close by midnight on Monday, 27 October 2025. |
Undergraduate courses with early closing dates
There are currently no undergraduate courses in Term 3 with early closing dates.
High school students applying for Start Uni Now (SUN)
Term 3 applications for SUN will close by midnight on Monday, 20 October 2025.
Term 1, 2026, commences on Monday, 9 March 2026 and runs through to Friday, 5 June 2026.
Application opening and closing dates
Information for | Important dates |
|---|---|
QLD Residents | QTAC (Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre) open Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Monday, 23 February 2026. Refer to QTAC Key Dates for more information. |
NSW & ACT Residents | UAC (University Admissions Centre) applications open Wednesday, 2 April 2025 and close Thursday, 29 January 2026. Refer to UAC Key Dates for more information. |
VIC, SA, NT, WA, TAS Residents | Applications via ApplyCQU open Thursday, 3 April 2025 and close Friday, 6 February 2026. |
Past and Current CQU Students* Applying Direct | Direct applications for Term 1, 2026 are open and close at midnight on Monday, 23 February 2026. *Past and current CQU students include those studying a CQU TAFE, undergraduate, postgraduate or research higher degree, and CQU Start Uni Now (SUN) or Skills for Tertiary Entry Preparatory Studies (STEPS) students. |
| Cross-Institutional Study and Single Non-Award Students | Direct applications for Term 1, 2026 are open and close at midnight on Monday, 23 February 2026. |
Regional University Centres Partner Students | Applications for CQU’s Regional University Centre Partners can be made directly to CQU, and applications close at midnight on Monday, 23 February 2026. |
PRS applications for Term 1, 2026 open on Friday, 1 August 2025 via our Apply Direct portal. Apply by Monday, 24 November 2025. Offers will be released from Monday, 1 September 2025. |
High school students applying for Start Uni Now (SUN)
Start Uni Now (SUN) applications for Term 1, 2026 close at midnight on Monday, 16 February 2025.
Courses with alternate opening or early closing dates
The following courses will have an alternate opening or early closing dates for Term 1, 2026, as follows:
Echocardiography
CV69 - Bachelor of Echocardiography and Cardiac Physiology/ Graduate Diploma of Echocardiography
- QTAC applications open Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Monday, 8 December 2025.
- UAC applications open Wednesday, 2 April 2025 and close Thursday, 11 December 2025. First offer round will be Tuesday, 23 December 2025 and second offer round will be Thursday, 8 January 2026.
- Direct applications (STEPS students) open Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Tuesday, 30 September 2025. Offers will commence early December.
Medical Imaging
CG92 - Bachelor of Medical Imaging
- QTAC applications open Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Monday, 8 December 2025.
- Direct applications (Cairns campus only) open Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Monday, 8 December 2025. Offers will commence early December.
- Direct applications (STEPS students) open Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Tuesday, 30 September 2025. Offers will commence early December.
Medical Sonography
CG91 - Bachelor of Medical Sonography/ Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography
- QTAC applications open Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Tuesday, 30 September 2025. Limited places are available and no late applications will be accepted. First offer round will be Thursday, 15 January 2025.
- UAC applications open Wednesday, 2 April 2025 and close Tuesday, 30 September 2025. Limited places are available and no late applications will be accepted. First offer round will be Thursday, 8 January 2025.
- ApplyCQU applications open Wednesday, 2 April 2025 and close Tuesday, 30 September 2025. Limited places are available and no late applications will be accepted.
- Direct applications (STEPS students) open Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Tuesday, 30 September 2025. Offers will commence early December.
Midwifery
CM16 - Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
- Direct applications open on Monday, 2 June 2025 and close on Monday, 29 September 2025. Offers will commence in early November.
Nursing
- Direct applications open on Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close on Monday, 23 February 2026, with offers released progressively.
CM77 - Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Pathway)
- Direct applications open on Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close on Monday, 23 February 2026, with offers released progressively.
Nutrition
CM61 - Bachelor of Nutrition/ Master of Dietetics
- QTAC applications open Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Thursday, 5 February 2026.
- Direct applications (STEPS students) open Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Tuesday, 30 September 2025. Offers will commence early December.
Oral Health
CB29 - Bachelor of Oral Health
- QTAC applications open Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Monday, 8 December 2025.
- Direct applications (STEPS students) open Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Tuesday, 30 September 2025. Offers will commence early December.
Physiotherapy
CB85 - Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- QTAC applications (Bundaberg and Rockhampton) open Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Thursday, 5 February 2026.
- QTAC applications (Cairns) open Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Monday, 8 December 2025.
- Direct applications (STEPS students - Cairns) open Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Tuesday, 30 September 2025. Offers will commence early December.
Postgraduate Degrees - Key Dates
Open the term you wish to apply for postgraduate study to find dates.
Term 2, 2025, commences on 14 July and runs through to 10 October 2025.
Application opening and closing dates
Applications for Term 2, 2025 via the direct application online portal have now closed.
Applications via the direct application online portal are open and will close by midnight on Monday, 27 October 2025.
Postgraduate courses with early closing dates
There are currently no postgraduate courses in Term 3 with early closing dates.
Applications for Term 1, 2026, via our direct application online portal close at midnight on Monday, 23 February 2026, for most courses.
Postgraduate courses with alternate opening or early closing dates
The following courses will have an alternate opening or early closing dates for Term 1, 2026, as follows:
Aviation
CM54 - Graduate Diploma of Aviation
- Direct applications open Monday, 3 November 2025 and close Monday, 23 February 2026, with offers released progressively.
Nursing
CL16 - Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing
- Direct applications opening dates will be confirmed shortly. Applications are expected to close Wednesday, 4 March 2026, with offers released progressively.
CH79 - Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Re-Entry)
- Direct applications open February 2025 and close Monday, 23 February 2026, with offers released progressively.
TAFE Certificates and Diplomas – Key Dates
Our TAFE certificates and diplomas are available throughout the year and can have multiple intakes.
Applications for 2025 TAFE Certificate and Diplomas are open.
Check your course of interest for details on which intake months apply. Apply direct or via your course page.
2025 Intakes
| Intake Month | Due date to apply | Intake commencement date |
|---|---|---|
| January 2025 | Monday, 23 December 2024 | January – 6 January 2025 |
| February 2025 | Monday, 27 January 2025 | February – 3 February 2025 |
| March 2025 | Monday, 17 February 2025 | March – 3 March 2025 |
| April 2025 | Monday, 24 March 2025 | April – 7 April 2025 |
| May 2025 | Monday, 21 April 2025 | May – 5 May 2025 |
| June 2025 | Monday, 19 May 2025 | June – 2 June 2025 |
| July 2025 | Monday, 23 June 2025 | July – 7 July 2025 |
| August 2025 | Monday, 21 July 2025 | August – 4 August 2025 |
| September 2025 | Monday, 18 August 2025 | September – 1 September 2025 |
| October 2025 | Monday, 22 September 2025 | October – 6 October 2025 |
| November 2025 | Monday, 20 October 2025 | November – 3 November 2025 |
| December 2025 | Monday, 17 November 2025 | December – 1 December 2025 |
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.
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.
