Key dates
Understanding key dates is essential for planning your study journey and ensuring you stay on track with important milestones.
Below, you’ll find important application deadlines and intake dates for each program offered by UQ College. For teaching weeks, program breaks, exam dates and program timelines, see the academic calendar.
Pathway programs
For entry to UQ in Semester 1, 2027
| IELTS score | Program | BE Advantage (recommended) | BE Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 overall, no score less than 5.0 | BE 30 weeks | 27 April 2026 – 11 December 2026 | 8 June 2026 – 5 February 2027 |
| 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.0 | BE 25 weeks | 8 June 2026 – 11 December 2026 | 20 July 2026 – 5 February 2027 |
| 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.5 | BE 20 weeks | 20 July 2026 – 11 December 2026 | 24 August 2026– 5 February 2027 |
| 6.0 overall, no score less than 5.5 | BE 15 weeks | 24 August 2026– 11 December 2026 | 6 October 2026 – 5 February 2027 |
| 6.0 overall, 6.0 minimum for writing, no score less than 5.5 |
BE 10 weeks | 6 October 2026 – 11 December 2026 | 9 November 2026 – 5 February 2027 |
| BE Extension | 11 January 2027 – 5 February 2027 | Not available |
For entry to UQ in Semester 2, 2027
| IELTS score | Program | BE Advantage (recommended) | BE Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 overall, no score less than 5.0 | BE 30 weeks | 6 October 2026 – 28 May 2027 | 9 November 2026 – 9 July 2027 |
| 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.0 | BE 25 weeks | 9 November 2026 – 28 May 2027 | 4 January 2027 – 9 July 2027 |
| 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.5 | BE 20 weeks | 4 January 2027 – 28 May 2027 | 15 February 2027 – 9 July 2027 |
| 6.0 overall, no score less than 5.5 | BE 15 weeks | 15 February 2027 – 28 May 2027 | 22 March 2027 – 9 July 2027 |
| 6.0 overall, 6.0 minimum for writing, no score less than 5.5 |
BE 10 weeks | 22 March 2027 – 28 May 2027 | 27 April 2027 – 9 July 2027 |
| BE Extension | 14 June 2027 – 9 July 2027 | Not available |
| Intake 2 2026 | Intake 1 2027 | |
| Applications close | 12 July 2026 (Offshore) 17 August 2026 (Onshore) | 11 January 2027 (Offshore) 8 February 2027 (Onshore) |
| Offer acceptable and payment due date | 21 August 2026 (Offshore) 11 September 2026 (Onshore) | 15 January 2027 (Offshore) 10 February 2027 (Onshore) |
| Start date | 7 September 2026 | 15 February 2027 |
| Completion date | 12 February 2027 | 9 July 2027 |
| Pathway to UQ | Semester 1, 2027 | Semester 2, 2027 |
| Intake 2 2026 | Intake 1 2027 | |
| Applications close | 12 July 2026 (Offshore) 17 August 2026 (Onshore) | 11 January 2027 (Offshore) 8 February 2027 (Onshore) |
| Offer acceptable and payment due date | 21 August 2026 (Offshore) 11 September 2026 (Onshore) | 15 January 2027 (Offshore) 10 February 2027 (Onshore) |
| Start date | 7 September 2026 | 15 February 2027 |
| Completion date | 9 July 2027 | 3 December 2027 |
| Pathway to UQ | Semester 2, 2027 | Semester 1, 2028 |
November 2026
| Applications close | 9 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Classes start | 23 November 2026 |
| Classes finish | 18 December 2026 |
| Class time | 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday |
| Pathway to UQ | Begin your undergraduate program in Semester 1, 2027. Achieve a prerequisite in time for UQ's major January offer round through QTAC. |
January 2027
| Applications close | 4 December 2026 |
|---|---|
| Classes start | 11 January 2027 |
| Classes finish | 5 February 2027 |
| Class time | 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday |
| Pathway to UQ | Achieve a prerequisite in time for UQ's QTAC top-up rounds in February, for entry to UQ in Semester 1, 2027. Contact admissions@uq.edu.au to confirm the issuing of offers for your chosen undergraduate program in these top-up rounds. Alternatively, you may seek entry to UQ in Semester 2. |
| Commencement dates | Duration |
|---|---|
| 2nd and 4th Monday of each month* | Up to 12 months from your commencement date |
It is suggested that you plan to complete your course at least 30 days before the application deadline for your desired UQ intake. While the pace of the learning is flexible, students investing 3 – 5 hours per week in their study can expect to complete:
- Pure Mathematics in approximately 30 weeks,
- General Mathematics in approximately 20 weeks.
Some students may take more or less time to complete the course depending on prior maths study, familiarity with the content, or personal mathematical ability. The minimum amount of time needed to complete your course is also affected by exam time slots.
To see how you can plan your study, check the example timeline (PDF, 65.16 KB). See all commencement dates and exam slots on the academic calendar.
*If any commencement date falls on a public holiday, commencement will instead be on the next working day.
| Intake 2 2026 | Intake 1 2027* | Intake 2 2027* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applications close |
24 July 2026 |
8 January 2027 | 23 July 2027 |
| Start date | 7 September 2026 | 17 February 2027 | 6 September 2027 |
| Completion date | 9 July 2027 | 3 December 2027 | 7 July 2028 |
| Pathway to UQ | Semester 2, 2027 | Semester 1, 2028 | Semester 2, 2028 |
*Dates subject to change
Standalone programs
2026
| Session | Start date | Completion date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 January | 6 February |
| 2 | 16 February | 20 March |
| 3 | 23 March | 24 April |
| 4 | 27 April | 29 May |
| 5 | 8 June | 10 July |
| 6 | 20 July | 21 August |
| 7 | 24 August | 25 September |
| 8 | 6 October | 6 November |
| 9 | 9 November | 11 December |
2027
| Session | Start date | Completion date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 January | 5 February |
| 2 | 15 February | 19 March |
| 3 | 22 March | 23 April |
| 4 | 26 April | 28 May |
| 5 | 7 June | 9 July |
| 6 | 19 July | 20 August |
| 7 | 23 August | 24 September |
| 8 | 5 October | 5 November |
| 9 | 8 November | 10 December |
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