College Application Deadlines in Australia for International Students

College Application Deadlines in Australia – Admission to universities in Australia is conducted in two semesters. Some of the Australian universities offer admissions to international students in trimester system.  Trimester semester intakes are usually held in February, July and November (major intakes are Feb and July). Application deadline are October-November for Feb intake and April-May for July intake. Each university has its own university admission cycle, so, the application deadlines may vary. The enrollment process for different courses varies, depending on the duration of the course of study.

The academic criteria (including language proof like IELTS/TOEFL) aspirants need to meet in order to pursue higher studies in Australia also vary as per the level of their course study. Every University has different admission requirements, so prospective students should read the course information available on respective websites.

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In this article, we will focus mainly on college application deadlines of the top 5 universities in Australia.

College Application Deadlines in Australia – Top 5 Universities in Australia

The table below provides information on the top 5 university rankings in Australia.

	QS Rank		THE Rank		ARWU Rank
Index	University	2018	2017	2018	2017	2017	2016
1	The Australian National University	20	22	48	47	97	77
2	The University of Melbourne	41	42	32	33	39	40
3	The University of New South Wales	45	49	85	78	101-150	101-150
4	The University of Queensland	47	51	65	60	55	55
5	The University of Sydney	50	46	61	60	83	82

In the next section, we will cover university-wise top courses, admission process and timelines.

College Application Deadlines in Australia – The Australian National University (ANU)

The Australian National University or ANU is ranked as the #1 university in Australia. Its counted among the world’s best universities to study UG, PG or higher degree courses. Students can enhance their ANU learning experience and take advantage of international opportunities to count towards their degrees. ANU has seven academic colleges that house a number of schools and research centres that specialise in a range of disciplines. Australian National University is further distinguished by an outstanding record for student satisfaction and graduate employability.

Top Courses

The top courses (subjects) among all the courses taught at ANU are the following:

• Archaeology
• Agriculture and Forestry
• Earth and Marine Sciences
• Geography
• History
• Linguistics
• Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering
• Philosophy
• Physics and Astronomy
• Politics
• Social Policy and Administration
• Sociology

Admission Process

University welcomes 9,000 overseas students to ANU every year. In this section, we will cover the admission process in brief for UG and PG only.

• Visit the ANU application manager to register for an application account and fill in all personal, educational, etc., details to submit an application for admission. For 2nd semester 2019, the students can follow this link to apply for postgraduate courses at ANU.
• Students have to adhere to the documents required for the course programs at UG or PG level.

The given table below shows the course duration and fees for some of the courses at the ANU:

MBA(1 Course)	18 Months	INR 22.4L
MS(11 Courses)	18 – 24 Months	INR 16L – 22.4L
BE/B.Tech(2 Courses)	3 – 4 Years	INR 22.6L
BBA(4 Courses)	3 Years	INR 18.4L – 19.4L
Other Courses	3 – 4 Years	INR 17.3L – 19.4L

Application Timelines

*Source: ANU website

The info-graphic shown above presents the timeline of 1st semester 2020 to pursue higher studies at ANU.

• The application for 1st semester 2020 is open now. The applicants are requested to check individual courses to ensure that they fulfil additional requirements apart from the general eligibility conditions to apply for admission.
• There are two student intakes each year – Semester 1 and Semester 2, and Semester 1 2020 applications are open now and will close by 15 December 2019.
• Semester 2, 2020 applications will open on 28 November 2019 and will close by 10 May 2020.
• The applicants can only apply for a single program, so they must check “Programs and Courses” to choose the best program for themselves.
• There are three assessment rounds in each semester.
• They can apply in the first round which can grant them three opportunities to be assessed and accepted, giving them the best chance of being offered a place at ANU.
• In order to be considered for an offer, the applicants must meet pre-requisite and cognate requirements for the preferred programs.

Update: Semester 2 dates are released!

College Application Deadlines in Australia – The University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne is a public institution that makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement. It has been consistently ranked among the leading universities of the world. International rankings of world universities have placed it among the top 2 universities in Australia and at number 32 in the world.

Admission Process

• Applicants should choose program, fees, eligibility, etc. New international applicants are required to pay an application fee of AUD 100.
• Based on qualification, there are different ways to apply for an undergraduate course as an international student:

1. Through Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) or International students need to apply via this link

Application Timeline

• The application closing dates are:

1. Semester 1: late December
2. Semester 2: 31 May

College Application Deadlines in Australia – The University of New South Wales

The University of South Wales (USW) is a major player in UK higher education. With campuses in Cardiff, Pontypridd and Newport, the University is renowned for its partnerships with major employers. These partnerships are one of the many reasons that 95% of the students are in employment or are pursuing further study within six months of graduating.

Top Courses

• Law
• Economics
• Civil Engineering
• Material Science
• Accounting & Finance
• Psychology

Admission Process

• Choose your course program
• Check your entry requirements
• Submit the application online
• Receiving offer letter, acceptance and enrollment to the program.

Application Timeline

The table below shows the application timeline of the University of New South Wales. The students are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure proper processing time and smooth admission.

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College Application Deadlines in Australia – The University of Queensland (UQ)

The University of Queensland (UQ) offers a wide range of world-class study options for study abroad and exchange student programs. Courses may include lectures, tutorials, group work, practical lab or field work and industry placements. The students can choose practical study options which include field trips and industry placements in order to help students emerge from UQ with the skills and knowledge to boost their career and meet the demands of today’s workplace.

Top Courses

• Agriculture and Animal
• Business, Economics, Tourism and Law
• Engineering, IT and Architecture
• Environment and Planning
• Humanities
• Indigenous Studies
• Science and Mathematics
• Social Sciences and Communication
• Psychology
• Pharmacy
• Nutrition Sciences

Admission Process

• Choose course program (UG/PG) you want to pursue at UQ by visiting here 
• Start your application by choosing “incoming study abroad” or “incoming study exchange programs”.
• Upload all required documentation, including:

1. A certified copy of the up-to-date official academic transcript in English
2. Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
3. A letter from home university nominating candidates for exchange (for exchange students only)

Application Timeline

Offers for places in the study abroad program are issued on a rolling basis. Students are advised to apply at least three months before the start of a semester in order to allow time for administration and student visa processing. It is recommended that applications must be submitted to UQ by no later than March 31 if applying for semester 2 admission and October 31 of the previous year if applying for semester 1 admission.

College Application Deadlines in Australia – The University of Sydney

Admission Process

Students can click here to know how to apply for UG or PG programs as each department/school has different admission criteria and process.

Application Timeline

Two main intake periods per year at University of Sydney are Semester 1 and Semester 2. Not all courses are open during these application intakes.

For International Students

For Undergraduate Applicants

For Postgraduate Research

For Postgraduate Coursework