Application and semester dates

Discover when to apply and when courses commence
Each year we have two intakes, Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August).

The dates listed on this page are standard dates and apply to many of our courses. However, some courses follow different dates and may not be available in both semesters. Check course information pages for exact dates.


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Application dates

There are different application dates for each type of course.

Domestic and international students have, in most cases, different undergraduate application dates.
 

Domestic students

Domestic students apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) and not directly to the University of Sydney. Check the UAC website for key dates, including when to submit your application and payment.
 

International students

Generally, applications open two years before the course start date. Closing dates are listed in the following table.

Semester 1 (Feb) 15 January
Semester 2 (Aug) 25 June


 Important notes and exceptions

  • If you are applying for a Sciences Po Dual Degree or a diploma, you need to apply directly to the University of Sydney, even if you are applying through UAC for your other preferences.
  • Most international students apply directly to the University of Sydney but some must apply through the University Admissions Centre (UAC) and should refer to the UAC website for key dates. To check if you need to apply through UAC as an international student, refer to the ‘Submit your application’ tab on the how to apply page.

Domestic and international students have, in most cases, different postgraduate application dates. Generally, applications open two years before the course start date. Closing dates are listed in the following tables.
 

Domestic students

Semester 1 (Feb)
31 January
Semester 2 (Aug) 15 July


 International students

Semester 1 (Feb) 15 January
Semester 2 (Aug)
25 June

 
Important notes and exceptions

  • If you are applying for the Juris Doctor, you must apply through the University Admissions Centre (UAC) and should refer to the UAC website for key dates.

There are four research periods each year when you can start your study with us.

We accept applications all year round and recommend that you apply at least six to eight weeks prior to the start date to allow adequate time for processing and, if necessary, your visa application.

Period Applications open Enrolments close Start by (census date)
Research period 1 Mid-November 21 January 31 January
Research period 2 1 February 21 March 31 March
Research period 3
1 April 21 July 31 August
Research period 4 1 September 21 October 31 October
Semester Applications open Applications close
Semester 1 (Feb)
30 August (of the year before the starting year) 15 January
Semester 2 (Aug) 31 January (of the starting year) 25 June

Semester start dates

These are the standard start dates for coursework and honours degrees.

2024 start dates

Semester 1
19 February 2024
Semester 2 29 July 2024

2025 start dates

Semester 1 24 February 2025
Semester 2 4 August 2025

Important notes and exceptions

The following courses vary from the standard start date, with most commencing earlier.

Semester 1 (Feb) 2024

  • Juris Doctor (domestic and international full-time students)
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Semester 1 (Feb) 2024 and 2025

  • Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (all streams, including embedded graduate diplomas and graduate certificates)
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine
  • Doctor of Medicine
  • Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
  • Master of Speech Language Pathology

Semester 1 (Feb) 2025

  • Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Skills
  • Graduate Certificate in Surgical Sciences
 
 

For further information, see our detailed calendar of study dates.