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Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. Depending on the course and study mode, you may need to apply either through QTAC or direct to JCU.
We'll consider applications received after the set due dates on an individual basis at our discretion.
2025 application dates
UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS
Undergraduate applications are due by 6 February 2025 — Apply via QTAC
Please note: Some undergraduate courses have exceptions. See noted courses below.
Are you a JCU Alumni or missed applying for a course by the QTAC deadline?
Apply direct to JCU by 12 February.
EXCEPTIONS — Bachelor degrees
| Course | Application due by | Apply via |
|---|---|---|
| Please note:
| QTAC and JCU |
POSTGRADUATE APPLICATIONS
Postgraduate applications are due by 12 February 2025 — Apply via JCU
Please note: Some postgraduate courses have exceptions. See noted courses below.
EXCEPTIONS — Graduate Diploma degrees
| Course | Application due by | Apply via |
|---|---|---|
| 30 December 2024 | JCU |
| 3 January 2025 | JCU |
EXCEPTIONS — Masters degrees
| Course | Application due by | Apply via |
|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2024 | JCU |
| 30 December 2024 | JCU |
UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS
Undergraduate applications are due by 14 July 2025 — Apply via QTAC
Please note: Some undergraduate courses have exceptions. See noted courses below.
Are you a JCU Alumni or missed applying for a course by the QTAC deadline?
Apply direct to JCU by 16 July.
POSTGRADUATE APPLICATIONS
Postgraduate applications are due by 16 July 2025 — Apply via JCU
Please note: Some postgraduate courses have exceptions. See noted courses below.
EXCEPTIONS — Graduate Diploma degrees
| Course | Application due by | Apply via |
|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2025 | JCU |
EXCEPTIONS — Masters degrees
| Course | Application due by | Apply via |
|---|---|---|
| 23 March 2025 | JCU |
| 28 May 2025 | JCU |
COMMENCING 28 JANUARY — TRIMESTER 1
- Undergraduate applications are due by 9 December 2024 — Apply via QTAC
EXCEPTIONS —
| Course | Application due by | Apply via |
|---|---|---|
Graduate Diploma of Psychology | 31 October 2024 | JCU |
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) | 31 October 2024 | JCU |
- Postgraduate applications are due by 15 January 2025 — Apply direct to JCU
COMMENCING 19 MAY — TRIMESTER 2
- Undergraduate applications are due by 5 May 2025 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 7 May 2025 — Apply direct to JCU
COMMENCING 15 SEPTEMBER — TRIMESTER 3
- Undergraduate applications: Last date for current QTAC year is 14 July 2025 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 3 September 2025 — Apply direct to JCU
Are you a JCU Alumni or missed applying for a course by the QTAC deadline?
You can submit an application direct to JCU to commence:
- 28 JANUARY — Trimester 1. Application deadline 15 January
- 19 MAY — Trimester 2. Application deadline 7 May
- 15 SEPTEMBER — Trimester 3. Application deadline 3 September
Please note: We'll consider applications received after the set due dates on an individual basis at our discretion.
COMMENCING 13 JANUARY — Block 1
- Undergraduate applications are due by 8 December 2024 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 1 January 2025 — Apply direct to JCU
COMMENCING 10 MARCH — Block 2
- Undergraduate applications are due by 24 February 2025 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 26 February 2025 — Apply direct to JCU
COMMENCING 12 MAY — Block 3
- Undergraduate applications are due by 28 April 2025 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 30 April 2025 — Apply direct to JCU
COMMENCING 7 JULY — Block 4
- Undergraduate applications are due by 19 June 2025 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 25 June 2025 — Apply direct to JCU
COMMENCING 8 SEPTEMBER — Block 5
- Undergraduate applications are due by 14 July 2025 — Apply via QTAC
Please note: QTAC applications paused from 16 July until early August 2025
- Postgraduate applications are due by 27 August 2025 — Apply direct to JCU
COMMENCING 3 NOVEMBER — Block 6
- Undergraduate applications are due by 14 July 2025 — Apply via QTAC
Please note: QTAC applications paused from 16 July until early August 2025
- Postgraduate applications are due by 22 October 2025 — Apply direct to JCU
Are you a JCU Alumni or missed applying for a course by the QTAC deadline?
You can submit an application direct to JCU to commence:
- 13 JANUARY — Block 1. Application deadline 1 January
- 10 MAY — Block 2. Application deadline 26 February
- 12 MARCH — Block 3. Application deadline 30 April
- 7 JULY — Block 4. Application deadline 25 June
- 8 SEPTEMBER — Block 5. Application deadline 27 August
- 3 NOVEMBER — Block 6. Application deadline 22 October
Please note: We'll consider applications received after the set due dates on an individual basis at our discretion.
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Please refer to the table below to check the application due date for the intake of your choice. Please note, if you are applying from within Australia you may be able to apply after the application due date, please email us for further information.
Application due dates for 2025
| Trimester / Study Period | Application due date |
| Trimester 2, 2025 | 14 March 2025 |
| Study Period 84, 2025 | 2 May 2025 |
| Study Period 2, 2025 | 23 May 2025 |
| Study Period 85, 2025 | 4 July 2025 |
| Trimester 3, 2025 | 11 July 2025 |
Application due dates for 2026
| Trimester / Study Period | Application due date |
| Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science | 31 August 2025 |
| Trimester 1, 2026 | 27 November 2025 |
| Semester 1, 2026 | 25 December 2025 |
| Trimester 2, 2026 | 14 March 2026 |
| Study Period 2, 2026 | 28 May 2026 |
| Trimester 3, 2026 | 16 July 2026 |
See Important Dates to download the teaching and study period calendars.
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