Queensland University of Technology

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Visit the QUT website for information on enrolment, teaching, semester start and end, and other important academic dates.

Visit key dates and fees for information on important QTAC dates.

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Open Days

Sunday 28 July 2024, Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses.

Visit qut.edu.au/open-day.

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Admission criteria

All applicants

To be eligible for admission to QUT you must have completed Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) or be applying on the basis of previous study or work/life experience.

When applying for QUT courses, you should consider:

• assumed knowledge of a subject area and/or subject prerequisites
• English language proficiency
• additional entry requirements – for some courses, such as auditions, interviews, portfolios or personal statements addressing suitability criteria.

For most of QUT’s courses, you are selected on the basis of an ATAR or selection rank.

An ATAR is your state-wide rank order in relation to other students. It indicates how well you have done in comparison to all other ATAR-eligible students and is used for tertiary entrance purposes only. The maximum ATAR is 99.95.

A selection rank is allocated based on any assessable qualifications you may have including past school results, work experience, previous non-secondary study, etc. The highest selection rank is 99.95.

Selection ranks can be assigned to each of your individual qualifications and experience. QUT will generally use the best of the ATAR/selection ranks to assess your eligibility.

QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme

To help provide some certainty about your future study plans, we have the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme for Queensland Year 12 students.

This scheme includes around 80 single and double degrees from a wide range of study areas including business, creative industries, engineering, health, and science.

Entry is based on your Year 12 grades to date, and if eligible, you will receive your QUT early offer from QTAC on Friday 15 November or Monday 25 November.

Check out all the details about the QUT Year 12 Early Offer Scheme including the selected courses and detailed eligibility criteria at qut.edu.au/study/early-offer 

Guaranteed admission

The QUT offer guarantee provides you with more certainty about your study options. If your ATAR or selection rank is equal to or higher than the offer guarantee, you’ll have peace of mind knowing you’ll receive an offer into the course.

If you have a completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) diploma or certificate IV, you are also guaranteed an offer to many QUT courses. If you have an AQF certificate III, you are guaranteed an offer to many of our diploma or combined diploma/degree programs.

To receive an offer as part of the offer guarantee you must meet all other course requirements and include the course in your QTAC preferences. The offer guarantee ATAR/selection rank is inclusive of adjustments (such as educational disadvantage, elite athlete or Year 12 subject adjustments) and applies to most courses.

Even if you don’t think you’ll achieve the guaranteed ATAR or selection rank, you can still apply for the course. The final threshold for the course is determined in January and can be lower than the guarantee, so you may receive an offer.

Upgrading pathways are available if your ATAR or selection rank isn’t high enough to enter your chosen course.

The Offer Guarantee status for each course is listed on the QUT course website.

The guarantee is available to all applicants, including those with higher education, VET, bridging or enabling studies and/or work experience.

Applicants do not need to apply separately for the Offer Guarantee as it forms part of your QTAC application.

Applicants with higher education study

You are selected on the basis of your ATAR or selection rank for most courses. Selection ranks can be assigned to each of your different qualifications. QUT will generally use the best of the ATAR/ranks to assess your eligibility for an offer.

QUT recognises that success at tertiary level in one course can be the most reliable predictor of future success in other courses. Successfully completing one year full time in a degree course is the most effective and reliable way to gain a more competitive selection rank. A full-time year is defined as the standard credit point load that applies to a year of study in a course at their institution. Units with incomplete results and any units for which exemption or credit for prior learning was applied do not count toward the full-time year. For current QUT students a full-time year is 96 credit points.

All degree (or higher education) applicants will be considered if you have completed a minimum of at least one-quarter of a year of full-time study or equivalent.

Exceptions may apply to some courses and courses with additional entry requirements.

Find more information about entry based on higher education study on the QUT website.

Credit for prior learning

QUT provides advanced standing (credit) if you can demonstrate you have already achieved the learning required for your units (subjects). QUT commonly grants advanced standing for formal study, however non-formal learning (such as structured training in your workplace) and informal learning (such as work experience) are also considered.

You can apply for advanced standing once you have been admitted and this may also reduce the time required to complete the QUT course.

Find more information about credit for prior learning on the QUT website.

Applicants with completed bridging or enabling course

QUT recognises a number of other bridging and enabling, tertiary preparation and foundation programs offered by education providers across Australia and the Pacific. You must have successfully completed one or more semesters of full-time study in one of these programs for it to count towards the selection rank for a QUT application.

Exceptions may apply to some courses and courses with additional entry requirements.

Find more information about entry based on bridging and enabling studies on the QUT website.

Applicants with VET study

Completed Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) awards of certificate IV, diploma and advanced diploma and associate degree can be assigned a selection rank for entry to QUT.

Where you have several selection ranks calculated (e.g. ranks based on Year 12 results, VET study, higher education studies, employment), you will generally be considered on your highest selection rank. Exceptions may apply to some courses and courses with additional entry requirements.

Find more information about entry based on VET study on the QUT website.

Credit for prior learning

QUT provides advanced standing (credit) if you can demonstrate you have already achieved the learning required for your units (subjects). QUT commonly grants advanced standing for formal study, however non-formal learning (such as, structured training in your workplace) and informal learning (such as work experience) are also considered.

You can apply for advanced standing once you have been admitted and this may also reduce the time required to complete the QUT course.

Find more information about credit for prior learning on the QUT website.

Applicants with work and life experience

QUT will consider you for entry on the basis of professional qualifications and/or paid employment experience.

Your selection rank may be improved by good results in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Exceptions may apply to some courses and courses with additional entry requirements.

Find out more information on the QUT website.

Applicants with recent secondary education

If you’re a current Year 12 student or completed Year 12 in the previous years and have not undertaken any further studies or work experience, you’re considered a recent school-leaver. For most of our courses, your entry will be based on you past academic achievement, represented by your ATAR or selection rank. Some courses have additional entry requirements.

Current International Baccalaureate (IB) students will be assigned a selection rank based on the score from the completed IB Diploma. As agreed by admissions centres around Australia, the IB score is converted to a 'combined rank'. The combined rank is on the same scale as the ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank). This is then converted to QTAC selection rank. For more information read about International Baccalaureate (IB) studies. IB Diploma students will be considered for an offer based on this selection rank.

Results from Home Schooling, Accelerated Christian Education and other non-standard Year 12 programs (with SAT tests) may also be assigned a selection rank and considered for an offer based on this selection rank (or other recognised qualifications undertaken while at school). 

Applicants with Overseas Year 12 Study

QUT will consider equivalent overseas Year 12 qualifications for admissions purposes. Contact QUT for more information. If you have secondary or tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Other Qualifications Completed in Year 12

Students who have an ATAR or completed IB Diploma can also be assigned a selection rank for other recognised qualifications completed when at school such as completed competency- based and graded AQF Certificate IV, diplomas or higher education study, for consideration for entry to QUT. Entry would be based on the best of these ATAR/selection ranks.

You are also required to meet any relevant subject prerequisites for the course you are applying for. This will be satisfied by successful completion of Senior secondary subjects (or equivalent). Any additional entry requirements must also be satisfied.

Find out more information at QUT.

ATAR/Selection Rank Adjustments

Current Year 12 Applicants

QUT offers special entry schemes where ATAR/selection rank adjustments may apply. QUT caps the overall number of adjustments to ATARs/selection ranks for all applicants regardless of the combination of educational access, high school subject bonuses or special entry admission schemes to which they are entitled.  The maximum possible total adjustment is 10.00 ATARs/selection ranks.

Adjustments may be applied for:

• QTAC Educational Access Scheme – (maximum 10.00 selection ranks adjustment)
• Elite athlete entry scheme – (maximum 6.00 ranks adjustment)
• First Generation Adjustment Scheme - (2.00 selection rank adjustment)
• Priority School Adjustment Scheme – (2.00 to 4.00 selection rank adjustment)
• Regional, Rural and Remote Adjustment Scheme – (2.00 selection rank adjustment)
• Year 12 subject scheme – (maximum 8.00 selection ranks adjustment)

Adjustments apply to most but not all programs.

Visit QUT’s website for more information.

Non-Year 12 Applicants

QUT offers special entry schemes where selection rank adjustments may apply. QUT caps the overall number of adjustments to selection ranks for all applicants regardless of the combination of educational access or special entry admission schemes to which they are entitled.  The maximum possible total adjustment is 10.00 selection ranks.

Adjustments may be applied for:

• QTAC Educational Access Scheme – (maximum 10.00 selection ranks adjustment)
• First Generation Adjustment Scheme - (2.00 selection rank adjustment)
• Regional, Rural and Remote Adjustment Scheme – (2.00 selection rank adjustment)
• Elite athlete entry scheme – (maximum 6.00 selection ranks adjustment).

Adjustments apply to most but not all programs.

Visit QUT’s website for more information.

Other Admissions Options

The Oodgeroo Unit’s Centralised Assessment Selection Program assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants with QUT entry by recognising life experiences, any study undertaken, skills, commitment and potential. If you identify via QTAC as an Indigenous Australian and list QUT in your top three preferences, the Oodgeroo Unit will contact you.

Find more information about the CASP selection process on the QUT website.

Criteria that may apply in addition to ATAR/Selection Rank

For the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting) course, additional requirements, such as an interview, audition, and/or portfolio apply. Education courses will be assessed on personal statements addressing competencies and suitability for teaching, in addition to meeting the ATAR/selection rank and prerequisite requirements.

Refer to the individual course admission information on QUT’s website for detailed entry requirements.

Additional information applicants

Privacy

Read about Privacy at QUT for more information.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Our Oodgeroo Unit is an essential resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, providing services, facilities and a community network on all campuses, including academic resources and support services Indigenous community events scholarships, prizes and financial support.

Inherent Academic Requirements

Inherent requirements are published in the requirements tab for each course on the QUT website.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications

QUT will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. Please contact QTAC for more information about how overseas qualifications will be assessed for entry. If you have secondary or tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

English language proficiency

QUT requires students to demonstrate that they can speak, write, read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard. If you have an Australian Year 12 qualification, you meet the English proficiency standards.

Visit English language proficiency for information on QUT’s English proficiency requirements, including ways to demonstrate English language proficiency.

How to apply

The following students apply through QTAC:

• all students studying Year 12 in Australia
• non-QUT domestic students applying for undergraduate study
• QUT domestic degree students applying for degree courses that:
  • are not covered by the QUT offer guarantee; and/or
  • have prerequisites; and/or
  • have additional entry requirements

• domestic students applying for diplomas and undergraduate certificates
• domestic students applying for the Master of Nursing - Entry to Practice, Master of Teaching and/or Master of Social Work degrees.

All other students apply direct to QUT.

Enrolment

Timing of offers

QUT makes year round offers for most courses. Semester 1 QTAC offers will take place between October and February, while Semester 2 QTAC offers will occur between April and June. Summer offers to some diploma courses will take place between August and November.

Accepting an offer

You are notified of your QUT offer by email and must respond to your offer online by the due date. QTAC applicants accepting their offer enrol at QUT via a link in their QTAC application.

Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning

QUT provides advanced standing (credit) if you can demonstrate you have already achieved the learning required for your units (subjects). QUT commonly grants advanced standing for formal study, however non-formal learning (such as, structured training in your workplace) and informal learning (such as work experience) are also considered.

You can apply for advanced standing once you have accepted your offer and this may also reduce the time required to complete the QUT course.

Find more information about credit for prior learning on the QUT website.

Deferment

You can usually defer the commencement of your course for one year. Find more information about deferment on QUT’s website.

Fees

If you are a domestic student undergraduate student and offered a place, you will be allocated a Commonwealth Supported place (CSP). You will also be liable for student services and amenities fee and any additional course costs.

Find more information on fees and charges on the QUT website.

Financial assistance

Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans)

Read about the government loan schemes.

Tuition fee concession (vocational education students only)

Not applicable.

Student and Campus Services

Your student experience

You’ll study in culturally diverse and inclusive environment with opportunities to make friends and discover your place in the world. Choose from more than 120 clubs and societies, or get involved in campus parties, live bands and events such as TEDxQUT, and the Dragon Boat Regatta, and competitive or social sport.

Gain skills for the future through volunteering, networking and leadership opportunities. High-achieving students can apply to join QUT’s College of Excellence which provides opportunities to help you develop your transferable skills, increase your global outlook and connect with like- minded peers.

Our students have access to study and community facilities including libraries, computing labs, Oodgeroo Unit, cultural precincts and exhibition spaces, cafés and food courts, bookshops and general stores, licensed bars, swimming pools, fitness and sporting facilities.

Visit the QUT website for more information.

Scholarship opportunities

Scholarships allow you to focus more on your studies and embrace opportunities as they arise. Our Excellence Scholarships offer up to $30,000 in financial support as well as membership of the College of Excellence, where you’ll network with like-minded individuals and engage in a program of personal development. Whether you are a high-achiever, from a low-income background or a rural/regional area, identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander or are studying a particular course, we may have a scholarship for you.

Student accommodation

Our central location means that there are many student accommodation options available near our Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point campuses. QUT’s accommodation service can help you with advice and an accommodation database.

Work integrated learning

We build work integrated learning units into your course so you’ll have opportunities to work with an organisation in your field—building important networks and learning what your future career could really be like. For example, in our creative industries courses opportunities include placements, internships and project-based units with some of our leading partners such as Brisbane Festival, Myriad Studios and Screen Queensland.

Student support services

You can access a range of services to help you succeed including careers advice, medical centres, counselling, disability support, financial assistance and scholarships, chaplaincy, international student support, and academic support including free workshops, academic skills advisers and online tutorials.

Career Advice

Career preparation starts well before your final year. We’ll support you with:

• access to employment opportunities through a real-time, online job board
• online application and résumé services
• success coaching
• drop-in career sessions
• workshops and online modules for career planning, decision making and application skills
• annual careers fairs and regular employer presentations
• a career mentoring community
• opportunities to connect to your profession and develop networking skills.

Oodgeroo Unit

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander you may be able to gain entry through the Oodgeroo Unit’s Centralised Assessment Selection Program, which recognises life experiences, any study undertaken, skills, commitment and potential.

Overseas experience

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience and develop international connections with overseas travel while you are at university. QUT has exchange agreements with more than 200 partner institutions in 43 countries across the globe. You can also explore opportunities for shorter study tours or experience programs.

Where to get further information

• QUT
• QUT appeals and grievance process
• Tertiary Education Quality Standards (TEQSA) National Register
• QTAC
• QILT
• ComparED
• Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
• You to Uni