Study at university

Queensland universities have developed a well-earned reputation over recent years for excellence in the higher education sector for providing high-quality innovative education across a diverse range of specialisations.

Queensland boasts a well-established network of universities, with universities located in regional and metropolitan areas.

Pathways to university

The most common pathway to university is through the completion of senior education in a Queensland school. Eligible Year 12 students receive a Queensland Certificate of Education and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), which replaced the Overall Position (OP) from 2020, which universities use to assess students' eligibility for courses.

International students currently completing Year 12 in Australia may be eligible to apply for university in this way.

Find out about other pathways into university, including for adults.

Applying for university

Visit your preferred university's website for information about their application process. Most university applications are handled by the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC); however, some universities allow direct applications for some courses.

If you haven't decided where to study, visit ComparED to compare universities from around Australia.

International students can read more about applying for and studying at a Queensland university.

Choosing a course

Visit:

• ComparED to search and compare courses and universities
• Myfuture to search  courses and job options after you graduate from university.

Apply for your course

Applications are made through QTAC:

• learn more about how to apply
• keep an eye on key dates, such as application due dates, course offer dates and response timeframes.

Read more about applying for university following the completion of Year 12.

Credit transfers and recognition of skills

Credit transfers recognise the study you have already done and may reduce the time it takes to finish your course.

Financial help for course costs

Costs vary between courses, universities and the way you choose to study. Generally, course fees are unavoidable but you should check your eligibility for financial help.