When you study with us, there are some important dates you need to be aware of. These include Orientation Week, the start of semester, census date, mid-semester breaks, exam timetable releases, and more.
Refer to key university dates for information about all dates. Refer below for key dates relevant to your application.
All last application and offer dates follow the below principles:
- Last applications (non-quota courses): Friday before week one commencement.
- Last offers: Wednesday of week one of the course.
- Last enrolment: Monday of week two of the course.
These dates are updated each semester, so be sure to check in regularly.
2027 undergraduate and postgraduate courses
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| 25 Jun | Applications for all 2027 domestic undergraduate and postgraduate courses open |
| 25 Jun | Applications for the Schools Recommendation Program open |
| 27 Jul | Schools Recommendation Program - Round 1 applications close |
| 1 Aug | Applications for Bachelor of Medical Science, Doctor of Medicine open |
| 3 Sep | Schools Recommendation Program - Round 1 offers issued |
| 3 Sep | Schools Recommendation Program - Round 2 applications close |
| 24 Sep | Schools Recommendation Program - Round 2 offers issued |
| 30 Sep | First round applications for Semester 1, 2027 close at 11:59 pm AEST for the following courses: - Bachelor of Nursing (H3O) - Bachelor of Paramedicine (53X) Applications for both courses can be received after this date and will be considered for subsequent rounds. Last applications for Semester 1, 2027 close at 11:59 pm AEST for the following courses: - Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (H7X) - Master of Psychology (Clinical) (M7L) - Master of Professional Psychology (M7Q) Late applications for these courses will not be accepted. |
| 5 Oct | Applications close for the Schools Recommendation Program |
| 29 Oct | Final round of the Schools Recommendation Program |
| 31 Oct | Last applications for Semester 1, 2027 close at 11:59 pm AEDST for the following courses: - Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours (M4Y) - Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Psychology) (R4A) Late applications for these courses will not be accepted. |
| 15 Nov | Enrolment for 2027 opens for non-school leavers (Year 12 students opens after ATARs) |
| Nov | Interviews and auditions commence (if required) for Music, Performing Arts and Fine Arts |
| Mid Dec | First-round offers available to Year 12 Tasmanian applicants based on ATAR |
| 2027 | |
| Jan | First-round offers made progressively to Year 12 and International Baccalaureate interstate applicants |
| 4 Jan | Application for Special Consideration closes at 11:59 pm AEDST Decisions on special consideration will be provided at the latest, before 30th January 2027. |
| 19 Feb | Last applications close for Semester 1 undergraduate and postgraduate (non-quota) courses (at 11:59 pm AEDST) |
| 22 Feb | Semester 1 commences (refer to Key Dates) (Orientation is the week before) |
| 24 Feb | Last offers for Semester 1 undergraduate and postgraduate (non-quota) courses |
| 2 Jul | Last applications close for Semester 2 undergraduate and postgraduate (non-quota) courses (at 11:59 pm AEST) |
| 5 Jul | Semester 2 commences (refer to Key Dates) (Orientation is the week before) |
| 7 Jul | Last offers for Semester 2 undergraduate and postgraduate (non-quota) courses |
2026 undergraduate and postgraduate courses
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| Jan | First-round offers made progressively to Year 12 and International Baccalaureate interstate applicants |
| 3 Jan | Application for Special Consideration closes at 11:59 pm AEDST Late applicants will not be accepted Decisions on special consideration will be provided at the latest, before 30th January 2026. |
| 20 Feb | Last applications close for Semester 1 undergraduate and postgraduate (non-quota) courses (at 11:59 pm AEDST) |
| 23 Feb | Semester 1 commences (refer to Key Dates) (Orientation is the week before) |
| 25 Feb | Last offers for Semester 1 undergraduate and postgraduate (non-quota) courses |
| 3 Jul | Last applications close for Semester 2 undergraduate and postgraduate (non-quota) courses (at 11:59 pm AEST |
| 6 Jul | Semester 2 commences (refer to Key Dates) (Orientation is the week before) |
| 8 Jul | Last offers for Semester 2 undergraduate and postgraduate (non-quota) courses |
International student admission dates
We recommend that students living overseas should apply at least 3 months prior to semester start date and on-shore students apply no less than one month prior to semester start date. Applications are accepted at any time for most courses. Applications can be found at how to apply.
Research degrees (Masters and PhDs) admission dates
You can apply for a research degree on any day of the year.
Recognition of prior learning
Applications for credit assessment (recognition of prior learning) should be applied for no later than 2 weeks before your commencing study period start date.
For more information about this process please refer to recognition of prior learning.