You are currently browsing key dates for international students.
Dates displayed are based on local time in Brisbane, Australia (AEST time zone).
Find an important date
Important dates
Academic calendar
See the full academic calendar for each year.
Census dates
Census dates in each teaching period are when you need to have your enrolment finalised.
Teaching periods
Each unit you study belongs to a teaching period that sets its study dates.
Upcoming important dates
2026
Semester 2
Class Timetable Release and Adjustment
Semester 2
Tuesday 23 June 2026 - Friday 7 August 2026
Release of your personal timetable. From this date, you can make adjustments through the MyTimetable system. More on reviewing and adjusting your timetable.Withdrawing from units
Semester 2
Friday 18 September 2026
The last date you can withdraw units without incurring an academic penalty, withdrawal of units after this date will result in a Withdrawn – Failure.Exam period
Semester 2
Saturday 31 October 2026 - Saturday 14 November 2026
Central examination periodSummer
Return to study after exclusion
Summer
Monday 7 September 2026
Final date to apply to return to study after exclusion with all required supporting documents, including the additional documentation outlined in the Coming back to QUT website. Incomplete applications and applications lodged after this date will be considered for semester 1.Class Preferencing Period
Summer
Monday 12 October 2026 - Friday 23 October 2026
You can select preferences for your preferred class times in this period.More on selecting your class preferences.Coursework degree
Summer
Monday 26 October 2026
Final date for offshore applicants (excluding India) to submit an international student application for November start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
Class Allocation Request form
Summer
Monday 2 November 2026 - Friday 27 November 2026
If exceptional circumstances mean you can't attend the class times available, you can apply to change to another class time. More on requesting a class changeCoursework degree
Summer
Monday 2 November 2026
Final date for offshore applicants to accept their unconditional offer, including paying the deposit, for November start.Accept as early as possible. If you cannot accept by this date please contact your QUT agent for options.
Coursework degree
Summer
Monday 2 November 2026
Final date for onshore applicants to submit an international student application for November start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
6 Week Teaching Period
Semester and teaching period dates
Semester 2 - 6 Week C
Monday 20 July 2026 - Saturday 29 August 2026
These are SEM6C start and end dates. Semester 2 - 6 week C is a uni-wide 6-week period taught in the second half of the year.Semester and teaching period dates
6 Week Teaching Period C
Monday 20 July 2026 - Saturday 29 August 2026
These are 6TPC start and end dates. 6 week C is a uni-wide 6-week period taught in the second half of the year.Census dates
Semester 2 - 6 Week C
Friday 14 August 2026
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. QUT - Census datesWithdrawing from units
Semester 2 - 6 Week C
Friday 14 August 2026
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date, see withdrawing from courses and units. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.Census dates
6 Week Teaching Period C
Friday 14 August 2026
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. QUT - Census datesWithdrawing from units
6 Week Teaching Period C
Friday 14 August 2026
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date, see withdrawing from courses and units. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.Census dates
Semester 2 - 6 Week D
Friday 18 September 2026
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. QUT - Census datesWithdrawing from units
Semester 2 - 6 Week D
Friday 18 September 2026
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date, see withdrawing from courses and units. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.Census dates
6 Week Teaching Period D
Friday 18 September 2026
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. QUT - Census datesWithdrawing from units
6 Week Teaching Period D
Friday 18 September 2026
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date, see withdrawing from courses and units. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.10 Week EAP
English for academic purposes (Standard)
10 Week EAP 3
Monday 2 November 2026
Final date for offshore applicants (excluding India) to submit an international student application for November start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
IELTS Advanced
10 Week EAP 3
Monday 2 November 2026
Final date for offshore applicants (excluding India) to submit an international student application for November start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
15 Week EAP
English for academic purposes (Extended)
15 Week EAP 3
Monday 28 September 2026
Final date for offshore applicants (excluding India) to submit an international student application for October start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
English for academic purposes (Extended)
15 Week EAP 3
Monday 5 October 2026
Final date for offshore applicants to accept their unconditional offer, including paying the deposit, for October start.Accept as early as possible. If you cannot accept by this date please contact your QUT agent for options.
English for academic purposes (Extended)
15 Week EAP 3
Monday 5 October 2026
Final date for onshore applicants to submit an international student application for October start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
English for academic purposes (Extended)
15 Week EAP 3
Monday 12 October 2026
Final date for onshore applicants to accept their unconditional offer, including paying the deposit, for October start.Accept as early as possible. If you cannot accept by this date please contact your QUT agent for options.
College Teaching Periods
Census dates
College 2
Friday 14 August 2026
Census date is the date in each teaching period by which you need to have your enrolment requirements finalised. Failure to satisfy your enrolment requirements will result in cancellation of your enrolment. QUT - Census datesWithdrawing from units
College 2
Friday 14 August 2026
The last date to withdraw units without incurring full financial penalty. International student course cancellation charges may apply to withdrawals before this date. Withdrawal after this date will incur full fees.Intensive Program
College Summer
Monday 19 October 2026
Final date for offshore Bangladeshi, Bhutanese, and Indian applicants to submit an international student application for November start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
Standard foundation
College Summer
Monday 19 October 2026
Final date for offshore Bangladeshi, Bhutanese, and Indian applicants to submit an international student application for November start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepte
Diploma
College Summer
Monday 19 October 2026
Final date for offshore Bangladeshi, Bhutanese, Indian, and Nepalese applicants to submit an international student application for November start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
Diploma
College Summer
Monday 26 October 2026
Final date for offshore applicants (excluding Bangladeshi, Bhutanese, Indian, and Nepalese applicants) to submit an international student application for November start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
Intensive Program
College Summer
Monday 26 October 2026
Final date for offshore applicants (excluding Bangladeshi, Bhutanese, Indian, and Nepalese applicants) to submit an international student application for November start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
Standard foundation
College Summer
Monday 26 October 2026
Final date for offshore applicants (excluding Bangladeshi, Bhutanese, Indian, and Nepalese applicants) to submit an international student application for November start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
Diploma
College Summer
Monday 2 November 2026
Final date for offshore applicants to accept their unconditional offer, including paying the deposit, for November start.Accept as early as possible. If you cannot accept by this date please contact your QUT agent for options.
Intensive Program
College Summer
Monday 2 November 2026
Final date for onshore applicants to submit an international student application for November start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
Standard foundation
College Summer
Monday 2 November 2026
Final date for onshore applicants to submit an international student application for November start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
Diploma
College Summer
Monday 2 November 2026
Final date for onshore applicants to submit an international student application for November start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
Diploma
College Summer
Monday 2 November 2026
Final date for onshore applicants to submit an international student application for November start.Apply as early as possible. Applications after this date will not be accepted.
2027
Semester 1
Year 12 Early Offer Scheme
Year 12 Early Offer Scheme
Semester 1
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Invitations for the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme will be sent every Monday starting in September.
Final invitations will be sent on Friday 23 October.
Year 12 Early Offer Scheme
Semester 1
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Final date to list one of the available degrees in your top three QTAC preferences to receive an invite to be considered for the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme
START QUT
Semester 1
Friday 30 October 2026
Final date to apply for START QUT for Semester 1. Applications after this date will not be accepted.More information about START QUT
Year 12 Early Offer Scheme
Semester 1
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Final date to upload your QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme documentation to QTAC for guaranteed consideration for 20 November offer round.Summer
START QUT
Summer 2
Friday 30 October 2026
Final date to apply for START QUT for Summer. Applications after this date will not be accepted.More information about START QUT6 Week Teaching Period
Enrolment opens
Semester 1 - 6 Week A
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Enrolment opens in HiQ.
Enrolment opens
Semester 1 - 6 Week B
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Enrolment opens in HiQ.
Enrolment opens
Semester 2 - 6 Week C
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Enrolment opens in HiQ.
Enrolment opens
Semester 2 - 6 Week D
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Enrolment opens in HiQ.
Enrolment opens
6 Week Teaching Period A
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Enrolment opens in HiQ.
Enrolment opens
6 Week Teaching Period B
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Enrolment opens in HiQ.
Enrolment opens
6 Week Teaching Period C
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Enrolment opens in HiQ.
Enrolment opens
6 Week Teaching Period D
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Enrolment opens in HiQ.
College Teaching Periods
Enrolment opens
College 1
Wednesday 7 October 2026
Enrolment opens inHiQ.