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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.
2026 application dates
UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS
Undergraduate applications are due by 15 February 2026 — 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 18 February.
EXCEPTIONS — Bachelor degrees
| Course | Application due by | Apply via |
|---|---|---|
| Please note:
| QTAC and JCU |
POSTGRADUATE APPLICATIONS
Postgraduate applications are due by 18 February 2026 — 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 2025 | JCU |
| 3 January 2026 | JCU |
EXCEPTIONS — Masters degrees
| Course | Application due by | Apply via |
|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | JCU |
| 30 December 2025 | JCU |
UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS
Undergraduate applications are due by 15 July 2026 — 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 22 July.
POSTGRADUATE APPLICATIONS
Postgraduate applications are due by 22 July 2026 — 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 2026 | JCU |
EXCEPTIONS — Masters degrees
| Course | Application due by | Apply via |
|---|---|---|
| 23 March 2026 | JCU |
| 28 May 2026 | JCU |
COMMENCING 15 SEPTEMBER 2025 — TRIMESTER 3
- Undergraduate applications are due by 10 September 2025 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 10 September 2026 — Apply direct to JCU
COMMENCING 27 JANUARY — TRIMESTER 1
- Undergraduate applications are due by 9 December 2025 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 21 January 2026 — Apply direct to JCU
EXCEPTIONS —
| Course | Application due by | Apply via |
|---|---|---|
Graduate Diploma of Psychology | 31 October 2025 | JCU |
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) | 31 October 2025 | JCU |
COMMENCING 18 MAY — TRIMESTER 2
- Undergraduate applications are due by 11 May 2026 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 13 May 2026 — Apply direct to JCU
EXCEPTIONS —
| Course | Application due by | Apply via |
|---|---|---|
Graduate Diploma of Psychology | 1 May 2026 | JCU |
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) | 1 May 2026 | JCU |
COMMENCING 14 SEPTEMBER — TRIMESTER 3
- Undergraduate applications: Last date for current QTAC year is 15 July 2026 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 9 September 2026 — 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:
- 27 JANUARY — Trimester 1. Application deadline 21 January
- 18 MAY — Trimester 2. Application deadline 13 May
- 14 SEPTEMBER — Trimester 3. Application deadline 9 September
Please note: We'll consider applications received after the set due dates on an individual basis at our discretion.
COMMENCING 8 SEPTEMBER 2025 — Block 5
- Undergraduate applications are due by 1 September 2025 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 3 September 2025 — Apply direct to JCU
COMMENCING 3 NOVEMBER 2025 — Block 6
- Undergraduate applications are due by 27 October 2025 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 29 October 2025 — Apply direct to JCU
COMMENCING 12 JANUARY — Block 1
- Undergraduate applications are due by 8 December 2025 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 7 January 2026 — Apply direct to JCU
COMMENCING 9 MARCH — Block 2
- Undergraduate applications are due by 2 March 2026 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 4 March 2026 — Apply direct to JCU
COMMENCING 11 MAY — Block 3
- Undergraduate applications are due by 4 May 2026 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 6 May 2026 — Apply direct to JCU
COMMENCING 6 JULY — Block 4
- Undergraduate applications are due by 29 June 2026 — Apply via QTAC
- Postgraduate applications are due by 1 July 2026 — Apply direct to JCU
COMMENCING 7 SEPTEMBER — Block 5
- Undergraduate applications are due by 15 July 2026 — Apply via QTAC
Please note: QTAC applications paused from 17 July until early August 2026
- Postgraduate applications are due by 2 September 2026 — Apply direct to JCU
COMMENCING 2 NOVEMBER — Block 6
- Undergraduate applications are due by 15 July 2026 — Apply via QTAC
Please note: QTAC applications paused from 17 July until early August 2026
- Postgraduate applications are due by 28 October 2026 — 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:
- 12 JANUARY — Block 1. Application deadline 7 January
- 9 March — Block 2. Application deadline 4 March
- 11 May — Block 3. Application deadline 6 May
- 6 JULY — Block 4. Application deadline 1 July
- 7 SEPTEMBER — Block 5. Application deadline 2 September
- 2 NOVEMBER — Block 6. Application deadline 28 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 |
| Study Period 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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