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.
Term 1, 2026, commences on Monday, 9 March 2026 and runs through to Friday, 5 June 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 1, 2026 have now closed. Refer to QTAC Key Dates for more information. |
NSW & ACT Residents | UAC (University Admissions Centre) applications for Term 1, 2026 have now closed. Refer to UAC Key Dates for more information. |
VIC, SA, NT, WA, TAS Residents | Applications via ApplyCQU for Term 1, 2026 have now closed. |
Past and Current CQU Students* Applying Direct | Direct applications for Term 1, 2026 have now closed. *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 have now closed. |
Regional University Centres Partner Students | Term 1, 2026 applications for CQU’s Regional University Centre Partners have now closed. |
PRS applications for Term 1, 2026 have now closed. 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 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 1, 2026, as follows:
Echocardiography
CV69 - Bachelor of Echocardiography and Cardiac Physiology/ Graduate Diploma of Echocardiography
- QTAC applications have now closed.
- UAC applications have now closed. First offer round will be Tuesday, 23 December 2025 and second offer round will be Thursday, 8 January 2026.
- Direct applications (STEPS students) have now closed. Offers will commence early December.
Medicine Pathways
CM17 - Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine)
- QTAC applications have now closed.
Medical Imaging
CG92 - Bachelor of Medical Imaging
- QTAC applications have now closed.
- Direct applications (Cairns campus only) have now closed. Offers will commence early December.
- Direct applications (STEPS students) have now closed. Offers will commence early December.
Medical Sonography
CG91 - Bachelor of Medical Sonography/ Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography
- QTAC applications have now closed. Limited places are available and no late applications will be accepted. First offer round will be Thursday, 15 January 2026.
- UAC applications have now closed. Limited places are available and no late applications will be accepted. First offer round will be Thursday, 8 January 2026.
- ApplyCQU applications have now closed. Limited places are available and no late applications will be accepted.
- Direct applications (STEPS students) have now closed. Offers will commence early December.
Midwifery
CM16 - Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
- Direct applications have now closed. Offers will commence in early November.
Nursing
- QTAC applications have now closed.
- UAC applications have now closed.
- ApplyCQU applications have now closed.
- Direct applications (STEPS students) have now closed.
CM77 - Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Pathway)
- QTAC applications have now closed.
- UAC applications have now closed.
- ApplyCQU applications have now closed.
- Direct applications (STEPS students) have now closed.
Nutrition
CM61 - Bachelor of Nutrition/ Master of Dietetics
- QTAC applications have now closed.
- Direct applications (STEPS students) have now closed. Offers will commence early December.
Occupational Therapy
CB84 - Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
- QTAC applications have now closed
- Direct applications (STEPS students) have now closed.
Oral Health
CB29 - Bachelor of Oral Health
- QTAC applications have now closed.
- Direct applications (STEPS students) have now closed. Offers will commence early December.
Paramedicine
CG95 - Bachelor of Paramedicine
- QTAC applications have now closed.
- Direct applications (STEPS students) have now closed.
CM40 - Bachelor of Paramedicine/ Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management
- QTAC applications have now closed.
- Direct applications (STEPS students) have now closed.
Physiotherapy
CB85 - Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
- QTAC applications (Bundaberg and Rockhampton) have now closed.
- QTAC applications (Cairns) have now closed.
- Direct applications (STEPS students - Cairns) have closed. Offers will commence early December. Bundaberg and Rockhampton have also now closed.
Psychology
CC42 - Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
- Direct applications have now closed.
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) opened Tuesday, 5 August 2025 and close Thursday, 18 June 2026. Refer to QTAC Key Dates for more information. |
NSW & ACT Residents | UAC (University Admissions Centre) opened Thursday, 2 April 2025 and closed Thursday, 29 January 2026. Refer to UAC Key Dates for more information. From Friday, 30 January, students looking to study at Sydney campus can apply direct. Students looking to study in Melbourne or Online can apply through ApplyCQU. |
VIC, SA, NT, WA, TAS Residents | Applications via ApplyCQU are open and close midnight, Wednesday, 17 June 2026. |
Past and Current CQU Students* Applying Direct | Direct applications for Term 2, 2026 are open and close midnight, Monday, 29 June 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. |
| Students making the change from another institution to CQUniversity | Applications via ApplyCQU are open and close midnight, Wednesday, 17 June 2026. |
| Cross-Institutional Study and Single Non-Award Students | Direct applications for Term 2, 2026 are open and close midnight, Monday, 29 June 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, 29 June 2026. |
High school students applying for Start Uni Now (SUN)
Start Uni Now (SUN) applications for Term 2, 2026 close at midnight on Monday, 22 June 2026.
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:
Hyperflexible Courses
Courses delivered through CQUniversity's hyperflexible format close midnight, Wednesday, 16 December 2026. This is for the 2026 intake only.
Nursing
- All applications close midnight, Friday, 24 April 2026. Apply early - limited places are available and this course may close earlier than advertised. You are encouraged to apply early.
CM77 - Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Pathway)
- All applications close midnight, Friday, 24 April 2026. Apply early - limited places are available and this course may close earlier than advertised. You are encouraged to apply early.
Paramedicine
CM40 - Bachelor of Paramedicine/ Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management
- Direct applications open Tuesday, 31 March 2026 and close Monday, 29 June 2026. Offers are released progressively.
Psychological Science
CC42 - Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
- Direct applications open Monday, 2 March 2026 and close Tuesday, 31 March 2026. Offers are expected to be released in early May.
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.
Applications for Term 1, 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 1, 2026, as follows:
Aviation
CM54 - Graduate Diploma of Aviation
- Direct applications for Term 1, 2026 have now closed, with offers released progressively.
Clinical Exercise Physiology
CM89 - Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Direct applications for Term 1, 2026 have now closed.
Clinical Nursing
CL16 - Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing
- Direct applications for Term 1, 2026 have now closed, with offers released progressively.
CL22 - Master of Clinical Nursing
- Direct applications for Term 1, 2026 have now closed, with offers released progressively.
Nursing
CH79 - Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Re-Entry)
- Direct applications for Term 1, 2026 have now closed, with offers released progressively.
Postgraduate courses with alternate application method
The following courses have alternate application methods for Term 1, 2026, as follows:
Psychology
CG17 - Master of Clinical Psychology
- All applications for this course are made to UAC. Applications for Term 1, 2026 have now closed.
Applications for Term 2, 2026, via our direct application online portal close at midnight on Monday, 29 June 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 2, 2026, as follows:
Hyperflexible Courses
Courses delivered through CQUniversity's hyperflexible format close midnight, Wednesday, 16 December 2026. This is for the 2026 intake only.
Aviation
CM54 - Graduate Diploma of Aviation
- Direct applications open Monday, 1 June 2026 and close Monday, 29 June 2026. Offers are released progressively.
Nursing
CL16 - Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing
- Direct applications opened Monday, 3 November 2025 and close Monday, 29 June 2026, with offers released progressively. Limited places are available and applications may close earlier than advertised. You are encouraged to apply early.
CM73 - Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
- Direct applications opened Wednesday, 1 October 2025 and close Monday, 29 June 2026, with offers released progressively. Limited places are available and applications may close earlier than advertised. You are encouraged to apply early.
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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STEPS
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Start TAFE Now (STN)
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