Ways to apply
Undergraduate applying
Follow our undergraduate applying processes if you're applying for a bachelor degree.
Postgraduate applying
Follow our postgraduate applying processes for graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, and most masters programs.
International students
International students need to meet specific entry requirements. Make sure you understand the process.
Preparatory studies
Bridging programs
We offer short programs in physics, chemistry and Maths B. Studying these programs can help you develop the understanding you need to meet assumed knowledge or prerequisites for your course.
Research degrees
Follow our step-by-step guide to apply for a research degree, including the Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy, and professional doctorate.
How can I apply?
Recent secondary education
Apply to get into QUT based on your high school results, completed this year or in the last two years. This also includes students who have done vocational education and training (VET) study at school.
How to apply with recent secondary education
Ready to apply?
If you've checked out the best way for you to apply to QUT, follow our step-by-step applying guide and get started on your future.
What happens next?
Find out what happens after you submit your application to QTAC, including information about changing your preferences and receiving your offer.
More ways to apply
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Our Oodgeroo Unit offers the Centralised Assessment Selection Program (CASP), which can help you get into university based on any previous study you’ve done, as well as your personal achievements.
Adjustment schemes
We have adjustment schemes for elite athletes and students with difficult circumstances. You may also get an adjustment depending on the subjects you studied at high school.
Worried you won't get in?
If you're concerned your results won't be good enough to get into your preferred course, there are other pathways open to you. Find out how you can still get into the course you want.
Preparatory studies
Bridging programs
We offer short programs in physics, chemistry and mathematics. Studying these programs can help you develop the understanding you need to meet assumed knowledge or prerequisites for your course.
Advanced standing
Advanced standing (credit)
If you've done any previous study, including START QUT, you may be eligible for advanced standing.
Advanced standing is the way we recognise your prior learning. If you're granted credit for your previous study, it will count towards your course, so you won't have to study some units and you might even be able to graduate sooner.
Explore your optionsPerformance and creative arts course entry
The entry process for performance and creative arts courses at QUT has changed for 2025.
Additional entry is now only required for Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting).
Other courses may still have ways you can get in by using your performance qualifications.
How to apply
Recent secondary education
Apply to get into QUT based on high school results completed this year or in the last two years. This also includes students who have done vocational education and training (VET) study at school.
How to apply with recent secondary education
Ready to apply?
If you've checked out the best way to apply to QUT, our step-by-step applying guide will get your child started on their future.
What happens next?
Find out what happens after your child submits their application to QTAC, including information about changing preferences and receiving an offer.
More ways to apply
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Our Oodgeroo Unit offers the Centralised Assessment Selection Program (CASP), which can help students get into university based on any previous study they've done, as well as their personal achievements.
Adjustment schemes
We have adjustment schemes for elite athletes and students with difficult circumstances. Your child could also get an adjustment depending on the subjects they studied at high school.
Worried about getting in?
If your child is concerned their results won't be good enough to get into their preferred course, there are other pathways available. Find out how they can still get into the course they want.
Advanced standing
Advanced standing (credit)
If your child has done any previous study, including START QUT, they may be eligible for advanced standing.
Advanced standing is the way we recognise a student's prior learning. If your child is granted credit for their previous study, it will count towards their course, so they won't have to study some units and they might even be able to graduate sooner.
Explore the optionsPerformance and creative arts course entry
The entry process for performance and creative arts courses at QUT has changed for 2025.
Additional entry is now only required for Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting).
Other courses may still have ways you can get in by using your performance qualifications.
How to apply
Recent secondary education
Apply to get into QUT based on high school results completed this year or in the last two years. This also includes students who have done vocational education and training (VET) study at school.
How to apply with recent secondary education
Ready to apply?
If you've checked out the best way to apply to QUT, our step-by-step applying guide will get your students started on their future.
What happens next?
Find out what happens after your students submit their application to QTAC, including information about changing preferences and receiving an offer.
More ways to apply
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Our Oodgeroo Unit offers the Centralised Assessment Selection Program (CASP), which can help students get into university based on any previous study they've done, as well as their personal achievements.
Adjustment schemes
We have adjustment schemes for elite athletes and students with difficult circumstances. Your students could also get an adjustment depending on the subjects they studied at high school.
Worried about getting in?
If your students are concerned their results won't be good enough to get into their preferred course, there are other pathways available. Find out how they can still get into the course they want.
Advanced standing
Advanced standing (credit)
If your students have done any previous study, including START QUT, they may be eligible for advanced standing.
Advanced standing is the way we recognise a student's prior learning. If your students are granted credit for their previous study, it will count towards their course, so they won't have to study some units and they might even be able to graduate sooner.
Explore the optionsPerformance and creative arts course entry
The entry process for performance and creative arts courses at QUT has changed for 2025.
Additional entry is now only required for Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting).
Other courses may still have ways you can get in by using your performance qualifications.
How do I apply?
Recent secondary education
Apply to get into QUT based on your high school results, completed this year or in the last two years. This also includes students who have done vocational education and training (VET) study at school.
How to apply with recent secondary educationHigher education study
Apply based on completed and partial degree study at QUT or another university, including enabling courses (also known as bridging or tertiary preparation courses) offered by higher education providers.
How to apply with higher education studyVocational education and training (VET) study
Apply based on any vocational education and training (VET) study at TAFE or other VET providers.
How to apply with VET studyWork and life experience
Apply based on experience you’ve developed during your professional life, or school results from more than two years ago.
How to apply with work and life experience
Ready to apply?
If you've checked out the best way for you to apply to QUT, follow our step-by-step applying guide and get started on your future.
What happens next?
Find out what happens after you submit your application to QTAC, including information about changing your preferences and receiving your offer.
More ways to apply
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Our Oodgeroo Unit offers the Centralised Assessment Selection Program (CASP), which can help you get into university based on any previous study you’ve done, as well as your personal achievements.
Adjustment schemes
We have adjustment schemes for elite athletes and students with difficult circumstances. These may give you an adjustment to your selection rank, which might make it easier to get into your course.
Worried you won't get in?
If you're concerned your results won't be good enough to get into your preferred course, there are other pathways open to you. Find out how you can still get into the course you want.
Preparatory studies
Bridging programs
We offer short programs in physics, chemistry and mathematics. Studying these programs can help you develop the understanding you need to meet assumed knowledge or prerequisites for your course.
Performance and creative arts course entry
The entry process for performance and creative arts courses at QUT has changed for 2025.
Additional entry is now only required for Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting).
Other courses may still have ways you can get in by using your performance qualifications.
Advanced standing
Advanced standing (credit)
If you've done any previous study, including START QUT, you may be eligible for advanced standing.
Advanced standing is the way we recognise your prior learning. If you're granted credit for your previous study, it will count towards your course, so you won't have to study some units and you might even be able to graduate sooner.
Explore your optionsResearch degrees
Follow our step-by-step guide to apply for a research degree, including the Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy, and professional doctorate.
How do I apply?
Higher education study
Apply based on the university study that you've already done, including enabling courses (also known as bridging or tertiary preparation courses) offered by higher education providers.
How to apply with higher education studyVocational education and training (VET) study
If you've been studying at TAFE and want to switch to QUT, you can apply based on any vocational education and training (VET) study at TAFE or other VET providers.
How to apply with VET study
Ready to apply?
If you've checked out the best way for you to apply to QUT, follow our step-by-step applying guide and get started on your future.
What happens next?
Find out what happens after you submit your application to QTAC, including information about changing your preferences and receiving your offer.
More ways to apply
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Our Oodgeroo Unit offers the Centralised Assessment Selection Program (CASP), which can help you get into university based on any previous study you’ve done, as well as your personal achievements.
Adjustment schemes
We have adjustment schemes for elite athletes and students with difficult circumstances. These may give you an adjustment to your selection rank, which might make it easier to get into your course.
Worried you won't get in?
If you're concerned your results won't be good enough to get into your preferred course, there are other pathways open to you. Find out how you can still get into the course you want.
Performance and creative arts course entry
The entry process for performance and creative arts courses at QUT has changed for 2025.
Additional entry is now only required for Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting).
Other courses may still have ways you can get in by using your performance qualifications.
Advanced standing
Advanced standing (credit)
Your previous study means that you may be eligible for advanced standing.
Advanced standing is the way we recognise your prior learning. If you're granted credit for your previous study, it will count towards your course, so you won't have to study some units and you might even be able to graduate sooner.
Explore your optionsResearch degrees
Follow our step-by-step guide to apply for a research degree, including the Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy, and professional doctorate.
How do I apply?
I'm new to QUT
Apply based on the university study that you've already done, including enabling courses (also known as bridging or tertiary preparation courses) offered by higher education providers.
How to apply with higher education studyI want to come back to QUT
If you used to study at QUT, but took a break or were excluded for some reason, you can apply to come back.
Coming back to QUT
Ready to apply?
If you've checked out the best way for you to apply to QUT, follow our step-by-step applying guide and get started on your future.
What happens next?
Find out what happens after you submit your application to QTAC, including information about changing your preferences and receiving your offer.
More ways to apply
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Our Oodgeroo Unit offers the Centralised Assessment Selection Program (CASP), which can help you get into university based on any previous study you’ve done, as well as your personal achievements.
Adjustment schemes
We have adjustment schemes for elite athletes and students with difficult circumstances. These may give you an adjustment to your selection rank, which might make it easier to get into your course.
Worried you won't get in?
If you're concerned your results won't be good enough to get into your preferred course, there are other pathways open to you. Find out how you can still get into the course you want.
Advanced standing
Advanced standing (credit)
Your previous study means that you may be eligible for advanced standing.
Advanced standing is the way we recognise your prior learning. If you're granted credit for your previous study, it will count towards your course, so you won't have to study some units and you might even be able to graduate sooner.
Explore your optionsResearch degrees
Follow our step-by-step guide to apply for a research degree, including the Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy, and professional doctorate.
Performance and creative arts course entry
The entry process for performance and creative arts courses at QUT has changed for 2025.
Additional entry is now only required for Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting).
Other courses may still have ways you can get in by using your performance qualifications.
Life as an international student
Find out why so many international students choose QUT as you follow the journey of two of our students.
International students
Coursework degrees
Apply for a full QUT undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree.
English language and pathway programs
Apply for an English language or pathway program with the QUT International College.
Study abroad and exchange
Apply to come to QUT for one or two semesters on exchange or through study abroad.
I'm studying Australian Year 12 curriculum
If you're an international student studying the Australian Year 12 curriculum either overseas or in Australia, follow this applying process.
Student profiles
(Nicole) Jie Mei
Meet QUT Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) student (Nicole) Jie Mei, an international student from China. Nicole showcases QUT facilities, the engineering precinct LaunchPad and shares her study and volunteering experience at QUT.
Yu Koga
Meet QUT Bachelor of Information Technology student Yu Koga, an international student from Japan. Yu showcases QUT facilities, shares his insight on his study experience at QUT and the great transportation system in Brisbane.
Emily Wu
We asked our international students to share their QUT experience using a video. The best ten videos received a prize, the following is one of the winning videos by Emily Wu from Taiwan. Emily Shares her experience studying fashion at QUT.
Linh and Tú
Meet two students sharing their journey studying the Bachelor of Design (Architecture) course.
Advanced standing
Advanced standing (credit)
If you've done any previous study, including START QUT, you may be eligible for advanced standing.
Advanced standing is the way we recognise your prior learning. If you're granted credit for your previous study, it will count towards your course, so you won't have to study some units and you might even be able to graduate sooner.
Explore your optionsResearch degrees
Follow our step-by-step guide to apply for a research degree, including the Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy, and professional doctorate.
Performance and creative arts course entry
The entry process for performance and creative arts courses at QUT has changed for 2025.
Additional entry is now only required for Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting).
Other courses may still have ways you can get in by using your performance qualifications.
Your guide to applying
Australian and New Zealand students
Follow our step-by-step guide for applying if you're an Australian citizen or permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or humanitarian visa holder.
International students
Find out more about how to apply to QUT as an international student, including important information about English language requirements and student visas.
Advanced standing
You might be eligible for advanced standing (credit) for previous study that you've done, either at QUT or at another institution.
Find out more about how advanced standing works, and how to apply.
Research degrees
Follow this comprehensive guide to applying for a research degree, including the Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy, and professional doctorates.
Performance and creative industries course entry
The entry process for performance and creative industries courses at QUT has changed for 2024.
Additional entry is now only required for Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting).
Other courses may still have ways you can get in by using your performance qualifications.
Need more information?
Contact us for more information about applying for your course.
Ways to apply
Centralised Assessment and Selection Program (CASP)
An admissions pathway for Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to get into most courses at QUT.
Undergraduate applying
Follow our undergraduate applying process for audition and portfolio-based degrees with Creative Industries.
Postgraduate applying
Follow our postgraduate applying processes for graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, and most masters programs.
Advanced standing (credit)
If you've done any previous study, including START QUT, you may be eligible for advanced standing.
Advanced standing is the way we recognise your prior learning. If you're granted credit for your previous study, it will count towards your course, so you won't have to study some units and you might even be able to graduate sooner.
Explore your optionsResearch degrees
Follow our step-by-step guide to apply for a research degree, including the Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy, and professional doctorate.
Performance and creative arts course entry
The entry process for performance and creative arts courses at QUT has changed for 2025.
Additional entry is now only required for Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting).
Other courses may still have ways you can get in by using your performance qualifications.