Standard cut-off dates
You'll need to meet our strict application cut-off dates so you have time to organise your student visa. We suggest you apply as early as possible to allow for processing.
Most courses use these standard cut-off dates. However, some have earlier deadlines for applications, genuine student documents, acceptance and payment. Refer to our non-standard cut-off dates (below) for more information or contact the International team on +61 3 5327 9018.
Standard cut-off dates
| Semester | Student type |
Early Bird Bursary |
Application and all genuine student documentation |
Acceptance and payment | Start date |
| Summer (November), 2025 | Offshore applicants and onshore applicants without a valid student visa | 29 Aug 2025 |
5 Sep 2025 |
19 Sep 2025 |
17 Nov 2025 |
| Onshore applicants with a valid student visa | 27 Oct 2025 |
7 Nov 2025 |
14 Nov 2025 |
17 Nov 2025 |
|
| Early Nursing Semester 1, 2026 | Offshore applicants and onshore applicants without a valid student visa | 5 Dec 2025 |
14 Nov 2025 |
28 Nov 2025 |
26 Jan 2026 |
| Onshore applicants with a valid student visa | 9 Jan 2026 |
16 Jan 2026 |
23 Jan 2026 |
26 Jan 2026 |
|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Offshore applicants and onshore applicants without a valid student visa | 5 Dec 2025 |
19 Dec 2025 |
2 Jan 2026 |
2 Mar 2026 |
| Onshore applicants with a valid student visa | 9 Jan 2026 |
20 Feb 2026 |
27 Feb 2026 |
2 Mar 2026 |
|
| Early Nursing Semester 2, 2026 | Offshore applicants and onshore applicants without a valid student visa | 24 Apr 2026 |
10 Apr 2026 |
24 Apr 2026 |
22 Jun 2026 |
| Onshore applicants with a valid student visa | 22 May 2026 |
12 Jun 2026 |
19 Jun 2026 |
22 Jun 2026 |
|
| Semester 2, 2026 | Offshore applicants and onshore applicants without a valid student visa | 24 Apr 2026 |
8 May 2026 |
22 May 2026 |
20 Jul 2026 |
| Onshore applicants with a valid student visa | 22 May 2026 |
10 Jul 2026 |
17 Jul 2026 |
20 Jul 2026 |
|
| Summer (November), 2026 | Offshore applicants and onshore applicants without a valid student visa | 21 Aug 2026 |
4 Sep 2026 |
18 Sep 2026 |
16 Nov 2026 |
| Onshore applicants with a valid student visa | 18 Sep 2026 |
6 Nov 2026 |
13 Nov 2026 |
16 Nov 2026 |
Non-standard cut-off dates
Missed the acceptance cut-off date?
If you received an offer letter but missed the acceptance and payment cut-off date, you might be able to defer (start your course later). To find out how, contact us via the StudyLink portal.