Key dates 2025
Are you planning ahead to next year? Here's where you'll find important key dates to add to your calendar.
Degree application closing dates
If you’re planning to commit to a full degree in 2025, you’ll need to apply before the closing date.
Undergraduate degree application closing dates
Open Universities Australia
| OUA study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Study Period 1 | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Study Period 2 | 18 May 2025 |
| Study Period 3 | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Study Period 4 | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Session 1 | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Session 2 | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Session 3 | 2 Nov 2025 |
Some universities also use their own application closing dates for some of their degrees:
Australian National University
| ANU study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 2 Feb 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Winter Intensive | 15 June 2025 |
Curtin University
| Curtin study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 22 Dec 2024 |
| Trimester 2 | 20 Apr 2025 |
| Trimester 3 | 17 Aug 2025 |
Some Curtin degrees also use Open Universities Australia's application closing dates:
Griffith University
| Griffith study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Session 2 | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Session 3 | 19 Oct 2025 |
La Trobe University
| La Trobe study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Term 1 | 22 Dec 2024 |
| Term 2 | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Term 3 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Term 4 | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Term 5 | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Term 6 | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Week 31-51 | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Week 48-08 | 9 Nov 2025 |
| Winter Semester | 27 May 2025 |
La Trobe's Bachelor of Food and Nutrition uses Open Universities Australia's application closing dates:
Macquarie University
| Macquarie study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Session 2 | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Session 3 | 30 Nov 2025 |
Murdoch University
| Murdoch study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Full Year Y | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Full Year H | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Winter | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Summer | 9 Nov 2025 |
Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne degrees use Open Universities Australia's application closing dates:
University of Adelaide
| UA study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Trimester 2 | 11 May 2025 |
| Trimester 3 | 24 Aug 2025 |
University of New England
| UNE study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Trimester 2 | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Trimester 3 | 5 Oct 2025 |
University of Notre Dame Australia
| UNDA study term | Application closing date |
| School Term 1 | 19 Jan 2025 |
| School Term 2 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| School Term 3 | 6 Jul 2025 |
| School Term 4 | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Semester 1 | 2 Feb 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Short Session 1 | 16 Mar 2025 |
| Short Session 3 | 11 May 2025 |
| Short Session 5 | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22 Dec 2024 |
| Winter Term | 1 Jun 2025 |
University of South Australia
| UniSA study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 29 Dec 2024 |
| Term 2 | 23 Mar 2025 |
| Term 3 | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Term 4 | 7 Sep 2025 |
University of Tasmania
| UTAS study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Accelerated Study Period 1 | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Accelerated Study Period 2 | 11 May 2025 |
| Accelerated Study Period 3 | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Health Study Period 1 | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Health Study Period 2 | 22 Jun 2025 |
| Health Study Period 3 | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Semester 1 | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Term 1 | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Term 2 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Term 3 | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Term 4 | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Summer School | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Winter School | 18 May 2025 |
| Winter School (Late) | 8 June 2025 |
| Spring School | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Spring School (Extended) | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Spring School (November) | 2 Nov 2025 |
| 5 Week Session January A | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Week Session January B | 29 Dec 2024 |
| 11 Week Session April | 23 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Week Session October | 14 Sep 2025 |
Postgraduate degree application closing dates
Open Universities Australia
| OUA study term | Application closing date | Postgraduate single subjects application closing date |
|---|---|---|
| Study Period 1 | 16 Feb 2025 | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Study Period 2 | 18 May 2025 | 18 May 2025 |
| Study Period 3 | 17 Aug 2025 |
17 Aug 2025 |
| Study Period 4 | 16 Nov 2025 |
16 Nov 2025 |
| Session 1 | 16 Feb 2025 | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Session 2 | 6 Jul 2025 | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Session 3 | 2 Nov 2025 | 2 Nov 2025 |
Some universities also use their own application closing dates for some of their degrees:
Curtin University
| Curtin study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 22 Dec 2024 |
| Trimester 2 | 20 Apr 2025 |
| Trimester 3 | 17 Aug 2025 |
Some Curtin degrees also use Open Universities Australia's application closing dates:
Griffith University
| Griffith study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Session 2 | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Session 3 | 19 Oct 2025 |
La Trobe University
| La Trobe study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Week 31-51 | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Week 48-08 | 9 Nov 2025 |
Macquarie University
| Macquarie study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Session 2 | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Session 3 | 30 Nov 202 |
| Term 1 | 29 Dec 2024 |
| Term 2 | 23 Mar 2025 |
| Term 3 | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Term 4 | 7 Sep 2025 |
Murdoch University
| Murdoch study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Full Year H | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Full Year Y | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Semester 1 | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Winter | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Summer | 9 Nov 2025 |
Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne degrees use Open Universities Australia's application closing dates:
University of New England
| UNE study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Trimester 2 | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Trimester 3 | 5 Oct 2025 |
University of Notre Dame Australia
| UNDA study Term | Application closing date |
| School Term 1 | 19 Jan 2025 |
| School Term 2 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| School Term 3 | 6 Jul 2025 |
| School Term 4 | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Semester 1 | 2 Feb 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22 Dec 2024 |
| Winter Term | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Short Session 1 | 16 Mar 2025 |
| Short Session 3 | 11 May 2025 |
| Short Session 5 | 24 Aug 2025 |
University of South Australia
| UniSA study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | 29 Dec 2024 |
| Term 2 | 23 Mar 2025 |
| Term 3 | 15 June 2025 |
| Term 4 | 7 Sep 2025 |
University of Tasmania
| UTAS study term | Application closing date |
|---|---|
| Accelerated Study Period 1 | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Accelerated Study Period 2 | 11 May 2025 |
| Accelerated Study Period 3 | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Health Study Period 1 | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Health Study Period 2 | 22 June 2025 |
| Health Study Period 3 | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Semester 1 | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Term 1 | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Term 2 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Term 3 | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Term 4 | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Summer School | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Winter School | 18 May 2025 |
| Winter School (Late) | 8 June 2025 |
| Spring School | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Spring School (Extended) | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Spring School (November) | 2 Nov 2025 |
| 5 Week Jan A | 17 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Week Jan B | 29 Dec 2024 |
| 11 Week April | 23 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Week October | 14 Sep 2025 |
Subject enrolment and study dates
Here are important 2025 dates for your subjects, including when to enrol by, when classes start, and when classes end.
Undergraduate subject enrolment and study dates
Open Universities Australia
| OUA study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study Period 1 | 23 Feb 2025 | 3 Mar 2025 | 24 Mar 2025 | 13 Apr 2025 | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Study Period 2 | 25 May 2025 | 2 Jun 2025 | 23 Jun 2025 | 13 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Study Period 3 | 24 Aug 2025 | 1 Sep 2025 | 22 Sep 2025 | 12 Oct 2025 | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Study Period 4 | 23 Nov 2025 | 1 Dec 2025 | 22 Dec 2025 | 11 Jan 2026 | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Session 1 | 23 Feb 2025 | 3 Mar 2025 | 27 Mar 2025 | 13 Apr 2025 | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Session 2 | 13 Jul 2025 | 21 Jul 2025 | 14 Aug 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 26 Oct 2025 |
| Session 3 | 9 Nov 2025 | 17 Nov 2025 | 11 Dec 2025 | 28 Dec 2025 | 22 Feb 2025 |
Some universities also run some subjects in their own study terms:
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
Australian National University
| ANU study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Recess† | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 9 Feb 2025 | 17 Feb 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 2 May 2025 | 31 May – 14 Apr 2025 | 23 May 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 13 Jul 2025 | 21 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 3 Oct 2025 | 1 – 15 Sep 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Winter Intensive | 22 Jun 2025 | 1 Jul 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | 30 Sep 2025 | No recess | 30 Sep 2025 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
† Some unis include a recess mid-way through some study terms. Tutors may not be available during these breaks.
Curtin University
Some Curtin subjects use Open Universities Australia's enrolment and study dates:
| Curtin study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 29 Dec 2024 | 6 Jan 2025 | 31 Jan 2025 | 14 Mar 2025 | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Trimester 2 | 27 Apr 2025 | 5 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 | 11 Jul 2025 | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Trimester 3 | 24 Aug 2025 | 1 Sep 2025 | 26 Sep 2025 | 7 Nov 2025 | 5 Dec 2025 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
Griffith University
Some Griffith subjects use Open Universities Australia's enrolment and study dates:
| Griffith study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 23 Feb 2025 | 3 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 4 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 |
| Session 2 | 6 Jul 2025 | 14 Jul 2025 | 11 Aug 2025 | 14 Sep 2025 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Session 3 | 26 Oct 2025 | 3 Nov 2025 | 1 Dec 2025 | 11 Jan 2026 | 6 Feb 2026 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
La Trobe University
Some La Trobe subjects use Open Universities Australia's enrolment and study dates:
| La Trobe study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 23 Feb 2025 | 3 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 30 Apr 2025 | 30 May 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 20 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Sep 2026 | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Term 1^ | 29 Dec 2024 | 6 Jan 2025 | 20 Jan 2025 | 1 Feb 2025 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Term 2^ | 23 Feb 2025 | 3 Mar 2025 | 17 Mar 2025 | 29 Mar 2025 | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Term 3^ | 20 Apr 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 12 May 2025 | 24 May 2025 | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Term 4^ | 20 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 11 Aug 2025 | 23 Aug 2025 | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Term 5^ | 7 Sep 2025 | 15 Sep 2025 | 29 Sep 2025 | 11 Oct 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Term 6^ | 26 Oct 2025 | 3 Nov 2025 | 17 Nov 2025 | 29 Nov 2025 | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Week 31-51 | 20 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 4 Oct 2025 |
2 Nov 2025 |
21 Dec 2025 |
| Week 48-08 | 16 Nov 2025 | 24 Nov 2025 | 26 Dec 2025 | 23 Jan 2026 | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Winter Semester^ | 3 Jun 2025 | 11 Jun 2025 | 23 Jun 2025 | 5 Jul 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
^Some study terms are considered intensive because they're less than 8 weeks long. We suggest you enrol in only one or two subjects in these terms, because you'll have less time to get through your studies.
Macquarie University
| Macquarie study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Recess† | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 16 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 21 Mar 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 14 – 25 Apr 2025 | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Session 2 | 20 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 22 Aug 2025 | 28 Sep 2025 | 22 Sep – 6 Oct 2025 | 9 Nov 2025 |
| Session 3^ | 7 Dec 2025 | 15 Dec 2025 | 29 Dec 2025 | 6 Jan 2026 | 22 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026 | 25 Jan 2026 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
† Some unis include a recess mid-way through some study terms. Tutors may not be available during these breaks.
^Some study terms are considered intensive because they're less than 8 weeks long. We suggest you enrol in only one or two subjects in these terms, because you'll have less time to get through your studies.
Murdoch University
Some Murdoch subjects use Open Universities Australia's enrolment and study dates:
| Murdoch study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 16 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 24 Mar 2025 | 28 May 2025 | 21 Jun 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 20 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 25 Aug 2025 | 19 Oct 2025 | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Full Year Y | 16 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 22 Apr 2025 | 7 Sep 2025 | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Full Year H | 20 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 6 Oct 2025 | 15 Mar 2026 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Winter^ | 15 Jun 2025 | 23 Jun 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | 20 Jul 2025 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Summer^ | 16 Nov 2025 | 24 Nov 2025 | 8 Dec 2025 | 11 Jan 2026 | 30 Jan 2026 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
^Some study terms are considered intensive because they're less than 8 weeks long. We suggest you enrol in only one or two subjects in these terms, because you'll have less time to get through your studies.
Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne subjects use Open Universities Australia's enrolment and study dates:
University of Adelaide
| UA study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 26 Jan 2025 | 3 Feb 2025 | 20 Feb 2025 | 30 Apr 2025 | 2 May 2025 |
| Trimester 2 | 18 May 2025 | 26 May 2025 | 12 Jun 2025 | 20 Aug 2025 | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Trimester 3 | 31 Aug 2025 | 8 Sep 2025 | 24 Sep 2025 | 26 Nov 2025 | 28 Nov 2025 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
University of New England
| UNE study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 16 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 24 Mar 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 23 May 2025 |
| Trimester 2 | 15 Jun 2025 | 23 Jun 2025 | 21 Jul 2025 | 25 Aug 2025 | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Trimester 3 | 12 Oct 2025 | 20 Oct 2025 | 17 Nov 2025 | 1 Dec 2025 | 23 Jan 2026 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
University of Notre Dame Australia
| UNDA study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Term 1 | 26 Jan 2025 | 3 Feb 2025 | 21 Feb 2025 | 28 Mar 2025 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| School Term 2^ | 20 Apr 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 9 May 2025 | 6 Jun 2025 | 15 Jun 2025 |
| School Term 3 | 13 Jul 2025 | 21 Jul 2025 | 8 Aug 2025 | 12 Sep 2025 | 28 Sep 2025 |
| School Term 4 | 5 Oct 2025 | 13 Oct 2025 | 31 Oct 2025 | 5 Dec 2025 | 21 Dec 2025 |
| Semester 1 | 9 Feb 2025 | 17 Feb 2025 | 14 Mar 2025 | 16 May 2025 | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 13 Jul 2025 | 21 Jul 2025 | 15 Aug 2025 | 17 Oct 2025 | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Short Session 1^ | 23 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 11 Apr 2025 | 9 May 2025 | 25 May 2025 |
| Short Session 3^ | 18 May 2025 | 26 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 | 13 Jun 2025 | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Short Session 5 | 31 Aug 2025 | 8 Sep 2025 | 26 Sep 2025 | 31 Oct 2025 | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Summer Term^ | 29 Dec 2024 | 6 Jan 2025 | 17 Jan 2025 | 31 Jan 2025 | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Winter Term^ | 8 Jun 2025 | 16 Jun 2025 | 27 Jun 2025 | 4 Jul 2025 | 13 Jul 2025 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
^Some study terms are considered intensive because they're less than 8 weeks long. We suggest you enrol in only one or two subjects in these terms, because you'll have less time to get through your studies.
University of South Australia
| UniSA study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 5 Jan 2025 | 13 Jan 2025 | 31 Jan 2025 | 14 Feb 2025 | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Term 2 | 30 Mar 2025 | 7 Apr 2025 | 25 Apr 2025 | 9 May 2025 | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Term 3 | 22 Jun 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | 1 Aug 2025 | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Term 4 | 14 Sep 2025 | 22 Sep 2025 | 10 Oct 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | 28 Nov 2025 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
University of Tasmania
| UTAS study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Study Period 1 | 26 Jan 2025 | 3 Feb 2025 | 26 Feb 2025 | 20 Mar 2025 | 4 May 2025 |
| Accelerated Study Period 2 | 18 May 2025 | 26 May 2025 | 18 Jun 2025 | 10 Jul 2025 | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Accelerated Study Period 3 | 7 Sep 2025 | 15 Sep 2025 | 8 Oct 2025 | 30 Oct 2025 | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Health Study Period 1 | 23 Feb 2025 | 3 Mar 2025 | 21 Mar 2025 | 18 Apr 2025 | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Health Study Period 2 | 29 Jun 2025 | 7 Jul 2025 | 25 Jul 2025 | 22 Aug 2025 | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Health Study Period 3 | 26 Oct 2025 | 3 Nov 2025 | 21 Nov 2025 | 19 Dec 2025 | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Semester 1 | 16 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 25 Mar 2025 | 14 Apr 2025 | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 13 Jul 2025 | 21 Jul 2025 | 19 Aug 2025 | 8 Sep 2025 | 26 Oct 2025 |
| Term 1 | 26 Jan 2025 | 3 Feb 2025 | 17 Feb 2025 | 10 Mar 2025 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Term 2 | 20 Apr 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 12 May 2025 | 2 Jun 2025 | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Term 3 | 13 Jul 2025 | 21 Jul 2025 | 4 Aug 2025 | 25 Aug 2025 | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Term 4 | 5 Oct 2025 | 13 Oct 2025 | 27 Oct 2025 | 17 Nov 2025 | 21 Dec 2025 |
| Summer School^ | 24 Dec 2025 | 1 Jan 2025 | 13 Jan 2025 | 28 Jan 2025 | 23 Feb 2025 |
| Winter School^ | 25 May 2025 | 2 Jun 2025 | 10 Jun 2025 | 23 Jun 2025 | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Winter School (Late) | 15 Jun 2025 | 23 Jun 2025 | 11 Jul 2025 | 4 Aug 2025 | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Spring School | 19 Oct 2025 | 27 Oct 2025 | 11 Nov 2025 | 4 Dec 2025 | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Spring School (Extended) | 26 Oct 2025 | 3 Nov 2025 | 26 Nov 2025 | 30 Dec 2025 | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Spring School (November) | 9 Nov 2025 | 17 Nov 2025 | 5 Dec 2025 | 1 Jan 2026 | 15 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Week Session January A^ | 24 Dec 2024 | 1 Jan 2025 | 7 Jan 2025 | 17 Jan 2025 | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Week Session January B^ | 5 Jan 2025 | 13 Jan 2025 | 20 Jan 2025 | 30 Jan 2025 | 16 Feb 2025 |
| 11 Week Session April | 30 Mar 2025 | 7 Apr 2025 | 23 Apr 2025 | 15 May 2025 | 22 Jun 2025 |
| 11 Week Session October | 21 Sep 2025 | 29 Sep 2025 | 16 Oct 2025 | 7 Nov 2025 | 14 Dec 2025 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
^Some study terms are considered intensive because they're less than 8 weeks long. We suggest you enrol in only one or two subjects in these terms, because you'll have less time to get through your studies.
Postgraduate subject enrolment and study dates
Open Universities Australia
| OUA study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study Period 1 | 23 Feb 2025 | 3 Mar 2025 | 24 Mar 2025 | 13 Apr 2025 | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Study Period 2 | 25 May 2025 | 2 Jun 2025 | 23 Jun 2025 | 13 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Study Period 3 | 24 Aug 2025 | 1 Sep 2025 | 22 Sep 2025 | 12 Oct 2025 | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Study Period 4 | 23 Nov 2025 | 1 Dec 2025 | 22 Dec 2025 | 11 Jan 2026 | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Session 1 | 23 Feb 2025 | 3 Mar 2025 | 27 Mar 2025 | 13 Apr 2025 | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Session 2 | 13 Jul 2025 | 21 Jul 2025 | 14 Aug 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 26 Oct 2025 |
| Session 3 | 9 Nov 2025 | 17 Nov 2025 | 11 Dec 2025 | 28 Dec 2025 | 22 Feb 2025 |
Some universities also run some subjects in their own study terms:
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
Curtin University
Some Curtin subjects use Open Universities Australia's enrolment and study dates:
| Curtin study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 29 Dec 2024 | 6 Jan 2025 | 31 Jan 2025 | 14 Mar 2025 | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Trimester 2 | 27 Apr 2025 | 5 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 | 11 Jul 2025 | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Trimester 3 | 24 Aug 2025 | 1 Sep 2025 | 26 Sep 2025 | 7 Nov 2025 | 5 Dec 2025 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
Griffith University
Some Griffith subjects use Open Universities Australia's enrolment and study dates:
| Griffith study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 23 Feb 2025 | 3 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 4 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 |
| Session 2 | 6 Jul 2025 | 14 Jul 2025 | 11 Aug 2025 | 14 Sep 2025 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Session 3 | 26 Oct 2025 | 3 Nov 2025 | 1 Dec 2025 | 11 Jan 2026 | 6 Feb 2026 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
La Trobe University
| La Trobe study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 31-51 | 20 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 4 Oct 2025 | 2 Nov 2025 | 21 Dec 2025 |
| Week 48-08 | 16 Nov 2025 | 24 Nov 2025 | 26 Dec 2025 | 23 Jan 2026 | 22 Feb 2026 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
Macquarie University
| Macquarie study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Recess† | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 16 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 21 Mar 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 14 – 25 Apr 2025 | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Session 2 | 20 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 22 Aug 2025 | 28 Sep 2025 | 22 Sep – 6 Oct 2025 |
9 Nov 2025 |
| Session 3 | 7 Dec 2025 | 15 Dec 2025 | 29 Dec 2025 | 6 Jan 2026 | 22 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026 |
25 Jan 2026 |
| Term 1 | 5 Jan 2025 | 13 Jan 2025 | 29 Jan 2025 | 7 Mar 2025 | No recess | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Term 2 | 30 Mar 2025 | 7 Apr 2025 | 23 Apr 2025 | 30 May 2025 | No recess | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Term 3 | 22 June 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | 16 Jul 2025 | 22 Aug 2025 | No recess | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Term 4 | 14 Sep 2025 | 22 Sep 2025 | 8 Oct 2025 | 14 Nov 2025 | No recess | 28 Nov 2025 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
† Some unis include a recess mid-way through some study terms. Tutors may not be available during these breaks.
Murdoch University
| Murdoch study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Year H | 20 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 6 Oct 2025 | 15 Mar 2025 | 20 Jun 2026 |
| Full Year Y | 16 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 22 Apr 2025 | 7 Sep 2025 | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Semester 1 | 16 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 24 Mar 2025 | 28 May 2025 | 21 Jun 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 20 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 25 Aug 2025 | 19 Oct 2025 | 22 Nov 2025 |
| Winter^ | 15 Jun 2025 | 23 Jun 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | 20 Jul 2025 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Summer^ | 16 Nov 2025 | 24 Nov 2025 | 8 Dec 2025 | 11 Jan 2026 | 30 Jan 2026 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
^Some study terms are considered intensive because they're less than 8 weeks long. We suggest you enrol in only one or two subjects in these terms, because you'll have less time to get through your studies.
Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne uses Open Universities Australia's enrolment and study dates:
University of New England
| UNE study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 16 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 24 Mar 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 23 May 2025 |
| Trimester 2 | 15 Jun 2025 | 23 Jun 2025 | 21 Jul 2025 | 25 Aug 2025 | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Trimester 3 | 12 Oct 2025 | 20 Oct 2025 | 17 Nov 2025 | 1 Dec 2025 | 23 Jan 2026 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
University of Notre Dame Australia
| UNDA study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Term 1 | 26 Jan 2025 | 3 Feb 2025 | 21 Feb 2025 | 28 Mar 2025 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| School Term 2^ | 20 Apr 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 9 May 2025 | 6 Jun 2025 | 15 Jun 2025 |
| School Term 3 | 13 Jul 2025 | 21 Jul 2025 | 8 Aug 2025 | 12 Sep 2025 | 28 Sep 2025 |
| School Term 4 | 5 Oct 2025 | 13 Oct 2025 | 31 Oct 2025 | 5 Dec 2025 | 21 Dec 2025 |
| Semester 1 | 9 Feb 2025 | 17 Feb 2025 | 14 Mar 2025 | 16 May 2025 | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 13 Jul 2025 | 21 Jul 2025 | 15 Aug 2025 | 17 Oct 2025 | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Short Session 1^ | 23 Mar 2025 | 31 Mar 2025 | 11 Apr 2025 | 9 May 2025 | 25 May 2025 |
| Short Session 3^ | 18 May 2025 | 26 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 | 13 Jun 2025 | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Short Session 5 | 31 Aug 2025 | 8 Sep 2025 | 26 Sep 2025 | 31 Oct 2025 | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Summer Term^ | 29 Dec 2024 | 6 Jan 2025 | 17 Jan 2025 | 31 Jan 2025 | 9 Feb 2025 |
| Winter Term^ | 8 Jun 2025 | 16 Jun 2025 | 27 Jun 2025 | 4 Jul 2025 | 13 Jul 2025 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
^Some study terms are considered intensive because they're less than 8 weeks long. We suggest you enrol in only one or two subjects in these terms, because you'll have less time to get through your studies.
University of South Australia
| UniSA study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 5 Jan 2025 | 13 Jan 2025 | 31 Jan 2025 | 14 Feb 2025 | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Term 2 | 30 Mar 2025 | 7 Apr 2025 | 25 Apr 2025 | 9 May 2025 | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Term 3 | 22 Jun 2025 | 30 Jun 2025 | 18 Jul 2025 | 1 Aug 2025 | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Term 4 | 14 Sep 2025 | 22 Sep 2025 | 10 Oct 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | 28 Nov 2025 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
University of Tasmania
| UTAS study term | Close of enrolment | Classes start | Census date* | Last day to withdraw without academic penalty§ | Classes end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerated Study Period 1 | 26 Jan 2025 | 3 Feb 2025 | 26 Feb 2025 | 20 Mar 2025 | 4 May 2025 |
| Accelerated Study Period 2 | 18 May 2025 | 26 May 2025 | 18 Jun 2025 | 10 Jul 2025 | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Accelerated Study Period 3 | 7 Sep 2025 | 15 Sep 2025 | 8 Oct 2025 | 30 Oct 2025 | 14 Dec 2025 |
| Health Study Period 1 | 23 Feb 2025 | 3 Mar 2025 | 21 Mar 2025 | 18 Apr 2025 | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Health Study Period 2 | 29 Jun 2025 | 7 Jul 2025 | 25 Jul 2025 | 22 Aug 2025 | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Health Study Period 3 | 26 Oct 2025 | 3 Nov 2025 | 21 Nov 2025 | 19 Dec 2025 | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Semester 1 | 16 Feb 2025 | 24 Feb 2025 | 25 Mar 2025 | 14 Apr 2025 | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Semester 2 | 13 Jul 2025 | 21 Jul 2025 | 19 Aug 2025 | 8 Sep 2025 | 26 Oct 2025 |
| Term 1 | 26 Jan 2025 | 3 Feb 2025 | 17 Feb 2025 | 10 Mar 2025 | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Term 2 | 20 Apr 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 12 May 2025 | 2 Jun 2025 | 6 Jul 2025 |
| Term 3 | 13 Jul 2025 | 21 Jul 2025 | 4 Aug 2025 | 25 Aug 2025 | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Term 4 | 5 Oct 2025 | 13 Oct 2025 | 27 Oct 2025 | 17 Nov 2025 | 21 Dec 2025 |
| Summer School^ | 24 Dec 2024 | 1 Jan 2025 | 13 Jan 2025 | 28 Jan 2025 | 23 Feb 2025 |
| Winter School^ | 25 May 2025 | 2 Jun 2025 | 10 Jun 2025 | 23 Jun 2025 | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Spring School (Late) | 15 Jun 2025 | 23 Jun 2025 | 11 Jul 2025 | 4 Aug 2025 | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Spring School | 19 Oct 2025 | 27 Oct 2025 | 11 Nov 2025 | 4 Dec 2025 | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Spring School (Extended) | 26 Oct 2025 | 3 Nov 2025 | 26 Nov 2025 | 30 Dec 2025 | 22 Feb 2026 |
| Spring School (November) | 9 Nov 2025 | 17 Nov 2025 | 5 Dec 2025 | 1 Jan 2026 | 15 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Week Jan A^ | 24 Dec 2024 | 1 Jan 2025 | 7 Jan 2025 | 17 Jan 2025 | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Week Jan B^ | 5 Jan 2025 | 13 Jan 2025 | 20 Jan 2025 | 30 Jan 2025 | 16 Feb 2025 |
| 11 Week April | 30 Mar 2025 | 7 Apr 2025 | 23 Apr 2025 | 15 May 2025 | 22 Jun 2025 |
| 11 Week October | 21 Sep 2025 | 29 Sep 2025 | 16 Oct 2025 | 7 Nov 2025 | 14 Dec 2025 |
Keyed notes
* Census date: If you withdraw from your subject after census date, we can not refund or re-credit your fees. To avoid financial and academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant census date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
§ Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: To avoid academic penalties, make sure you withdraw by midnight AEST/AEDT of the relevant date. For more information, check Uni key dates and census dates explained.
^Some study terms are considered intensive because they're less than 8 weeks long. We suggest you enrol in only one or two subjects in these terms, because you'll have less time to get through your studies.
Tips for working out your study dates
There can be lots of dates to keep track of when you study online. Follow our tips for staying on top of things below.
Work out your study level
Undergraduate dates are for undergraduate certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, and bachelor degrees.
Postgraduate dates are for graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters degrees, and juris doctors.
Find your university
Once you’ve selected the right study level, look for your university’s name in the list above.
Some unis use a combination of their own study terms and the Open Universities Australia study terms. If you’re unsure which dates apply to your degree, contact a student advisor.
Check the dates for all your subjects
Some degrees include subjects from a mix of universities. Make sure to check the study dates for each uni you’re studying with, as the dates can be different.
Check back for updates
Universities may change their dates during the study year.
It’s a good idea to check study dates several times a year, ideally when you’re getting close to your next study term.
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