Study In Australia

University Intakes and Timeline

There are three intake seasons in Australia. These intake seasons are referred to as semesters or trimesters in many universities.

Semester 1/T1

Late February/early March to Late May/Early June: This is the primary intake season in Australia. This intake has large number of courses offered by every university. If you are eyeing this intake, let’s look at the timeline.

April – June: Shortlist the colleges and courses
July – August: Compare and apply to the colleges or universities

September – October: Take standardized exams like IELTS, ACT, TOEFL, GRE, and GMAT
October – November: Start applying for colleges and courses with all required documents

November – December: Accept the university offer and appear for interviews

December – January: Apply for the VISA and apply for an education loan

January – February: Make the travel arrangements and get ready to start your new semester at your chosen college

Semester 2/T2

Late July/early August through to November: This is the second most popular intake in Australia. If you are eyeing this intake, let’s look at the timeline.

September – October: Shortlist the colleges and courses

November – December: Compare and apply to the colleges or universities

December – February: Take standardized exams like IELTS, ACT, TOEFL, GRE, and GMAT

February – March: Start applying for colleges and courses with all required documents

March – April: Accept the university offer and appear for interviews

May – July: Apply for the VISA and apply for an education loan

July – August: Make the travel arrangements and get ready to start your new semester at your chosen college

Semester 3/T3

Late October/early November through to February: It is also called trimester three (T3) or the summer semester. A limited number of universities in Australia offer courses and programs during this trimester.

Duration: This trimester is shorter than other semesters, with a duration of 6-12 weeks.
Course Availability: The range of courses available in this semester is limited. Some universities offer only a select number of courses. Some of these courses, such as internships or short courses, may not be available in other semesters.
Flexibility: Trimester 3 allows students to complete their degree sooner, either by accelerating their degree or catching up on missed coursework.
Intensive Courses: Trimester 3 courses are condensed and intensive, covering significant material in a shorter period.