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You are considered a current school leaver if you are:
All school leavers can lodge applications to study at a Queensland University through QTAC for all undergraduate programs. Throughout Year 12 your school should be providing information and assistance to you in regards to lodging your application. Please contact 13CQUni (13 27 86) if you need assistance with your application.
Visit the School Leaver - how to apply section for more details.
You are considered a non-Year 12 applicant if you are:
• studying an overseas Year 12 qualification, NCEA in New Zealand; or
• already studying at a tertiary institution and want to apply for a program at another institution; or
• using alternative entry qualifications to be considered for tertiary entrance, current TAFE student; or
• completing senior external examination subjects or Certifi cate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation; or
• completed Year 12 in any year other than the current year.
All non-Year 12 applicants apply through QTAC selecting the Apply By Web (ABW) option. More informatoin on the application process can be found at the QTAC website via their non-school leaver section.
If it has been sometime since you studied at school and you are now wishing to undertake tertiary studies at CQUniversity, like a school leaver, you will be required to meet the minimum entry requirements for your chosen program. The entry requirements will take into consideration prerequisite study that is required and also relevant qualifications and/or work experience. You can meet entry requirements through the STAT (Special Tertiary Admissions Test), which is a two-hour aptitude test designed to allow you to demonstrate your potential to successfully study at university. Another option is the PCA (Personal Competencies Assessment), which is a written statement in which you address specific criteria, allowing you to show the knowledge, skills, abilities and personal qualities you have gained through life experience to succeed in your chosen course.
Find out more about how to apply if you are a non-Year 12 applicant
Domestic students enrolling at our range of programs available at our Sydney Campus will need to apply directly to CQUniversity for enrolments for Semester 3 2011, and through the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) for Semesters 1 & 2 in 2012.
The direct application form for Term 3 enrolments can be downloaded here, and is to be completed and sent to the contacts on the form.
Domestic students enrolling at our Melbourne Campus (for any semester in 2011-2012) will need to apply directly to the university. To apply, download the direct application form, complete and return to the contacts on the form.
Applications for admission to a higher research degree can be made at any time of the year. However, before submitting an application it is useful to find a suitable supervisor. To find a potential supervisor, email the CQUniversity Office of Research at research-enquiries@cqu.edu.au
You must complete the Application for Admission as a Research Higher Degree Candidate form available HERE, and must include certified documentary evidence of:
Find out more about what you can study.
Entry to most postgraduate degrees requires the minimum of a Bachelor's degree, but for some programs your previous work experience or prior learning will meet entry requirements. Other programs require previous study in specialised areas or relevant work experience.
You can also apply via our Online application
The postgraduate online application for admissions process will take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete and will include the following steps:
Find out more about applying for postgraduate study at CQUniversity.
Sometimes people find that they don't meet the basic prerequisites to study a program at CQUniversity. This does not mean that you have missed the chance to study your desired program as there are alternative pathways available to you to gain access to university. By completing one of our enabling programs you will not only have the opportunity to complete studies in the prerequisite areas but also to gain knowledge and confidence in academic writing and essential language and communication skills. All the enabling programs are completely free* and can be completed in as little as 13 weeks, and upon successful completion our programs will provide you with Direct Entry into your desired program at CQUniversity.
Find out more about our suite of enabling programs.
* Text books and course materials must be covered by the individual student
** Provided you now meet prerequisites and entry requirements.
SUN (Start Uni Now) is a CQUniversity initiative that allows Year 11 and 12 gifted and talented students to study CQUniversity courses while still in high school. Entry into the SUN (Start Uni Now program) is made directly through CQUniversity. Each applicant must ensure they are eligible to apply before seeking a place in the program.
To find out more about SUN, click here.
For admission into CQUniversity's International programs, international applicants must satisfy English language proficiency and academic requirements.
Entry requirements vary depending on the program and may depend on your academic performance, and, in some instances relevant work experience. You must provide evidence of your qualifications from a recognised institution. Independent of this, the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) sets requirements for students to obtain a student visa. At the time of writing, international student applicants from countries determined by DIAC to be Assessment Levels 3 and 4 must provide a satisfactory Academic IELTS test score when applying for a student visa.
For more information go to our Future International Students page
This category of admission is used for those students who wish to undertake a course to update or expand their knowledge in a specific area without committing themselves to an entire program of study.
To be admitted, an applicant must satisfy the entry and pre-requisite requirements for admission to the program from which the course or courses are drawn. Information on application procedures and available courses may be obtained by calling the Student Contact Centre on 13CQUni (132786) or via email. An application is valid for one year only.
Students who wish to take further courses in subsequent years are required to apply again to study those courses.
Applicants seeking admission can do so by downloading the Single Non-Award application form.
Students enrolled in undergraduate or coursework postgraduate programs at other tertiary institutions may apply to undertake CQUniversity courses for credit towards their award programs. This category of admission is termed cross-institutional enrolment. Information on application procedures for cross-institutional enrolment may be obtained by calling the Student Contact Centre on 13CQUni (132786) or via e-mail.
A letter of approval for the course(s) selected from the student's home institution must accompany the application.
An application of cross-institutional enrolment applies only to one academic year. Students wishing to continue their enrolment into subsequent academic years must apply again in full.
Cross-institutional students who are Commonwealth supported students at their home institution are eligible to enroll as Commonwealth supported students for their studies at CQUniversity. Postgraduate full fee-paying students are able to access FEE-HELP if they are accessing FEE-HELP at their home institution. However, any Commonwealth supported student who chooses to enroll in a course that is offered only on a full fee-paying basis at CQUniversity eg a postgraduate courses, will be required to pay the full fee. They may be eligible to access FEE-HELP for that fee.
Applicants seeking admission can do so by downloading the Cross Institutional application form.
If you have undertaken study in the last ten years, you may be eligible for credit towards your CQUniversity degree. Please ensure you consult the Course Credit Policy, Principles and Procedures for further information prior to submitting your application.
To apply for course credit, you will need to download and complete the Application for Course Credit Form and submit it along with the following documentation:
CQUniversity CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD-00219C; NSW-01315F; VIC-01624D
