Key dates
You should plan to submit your international student application well in advance of the application close date. Acceptance received after the acceptance by date will be offered a deferral to the next available intake.
There are two different types of international students:
- An onshore student is currently living in Australia with a current visa
- An offshore student is currently living outside of Australia and does not hold a visa.
Whether you are an onshore or an offshore student effects your application and acceptance close dates.
Study Period/Semester 1 2025 (28 January 2025)
Offshore applications | ||
Course | Application Close | Acceptance By |
VET/HE Courses | 02 December 2024 | 09 December 2024 |
English courses including packaged with VET/HE courses | 8 weeks prior to study | 7 weeks prior to study |
Onshore applications | ||
Course | Application Close | Acceptance By |
VET/HE Courses | 14 January 2025 | 21 January 2025 |
English courses including packaged with VET/HE courses | 2 weeks prior to study | 1 weeks prior to study |
Study Period/Semester 2 2025 (22 April 2025)
Offshore applications | ||
Course | Application Close | Acceptance By |
VET/HE Courses | 24 February 2025 | 3 March 2025 |
English courses including packaged with VET/HE courses | 8 weeks prior to study | 7 weeks prior to study |
Onshore applications | ||
Course | Application Close | Acceptance By |
VET/HE Courses | 8 April 2025 | 15 April 2025 |
English courses including packaged with VET/HE courses | 2 weeks prior to study | 1 weeks prior to study |
Study Period/Semester 3 2025 (14 July 2025)
Offshore applications | ||
Course | Application Close | Acceptance By |
VET/HE Courses | 18 May 2025 | 25 May 2025 |
English courses including packaged with VET/HE courses | 8 weeks prior to study | 7 weeks prior to study |
Onshore applications | ||
Course | Application Close | Acceptance By |
VET/HE Courses | 29 June 2025 | 06 July 2025 |
English courses including packaged with VET/HE courses | 2 weeks prior to study | 1 weeks prior to study |
Study Period/Semester 4 2025 (7 October 2025)
Offshore applications | ||
Course | Application Close | Acceptance By |
VET/HE Courses | 11 August 2025 | 18 August 2025 |
English courses including packaged with VET/HE courses | 8 weeks prior to study | 7 weeks prior to study |
Onshore applications | ||
Course | Application Close | Acceptance By |
VET/HE Courses | 23 September 2025 | 30 September 2025 |
English courses including packaged with VET/HE courses | 2 weeks prior to study | 1 weeks prior to study |
You will need to return your signed acceptance of offer, make payment, and meet any other conditions by the dates listed above.
Please check our Admissions Process to ensure you follow all the steps required to successfully submit your application to TAFE Queensland.
Hot Tip: To increase turnaround time, upload signed acceptance and outstanding conditions (if any) ensuring all documents are verified/certified to the application portal.