To be eligible to apply directly to CQUniversity you must meet all of the following criteria:
You are an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen.
You are not currently attending school.
You are not wishing to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
You are not wishing to apply for an Apprenticeship or Traineeship.
International Applicant
You are considered as an International Applicant if you meet the following criteria:
If you are not an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen; and
You require a student visa to enter and study in Austraia; or
You are residing outside of Australia.
You are also considered as an International Applicant if you meet the following criteria:
If you are not an Australian Citizen, Australian Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen; and
You are in Australia on a temporary entry permit with study rights.
Apprenticeships & Traineeships
If you are applying to start an apprenticeship or traineeship please contact Apprenticeship Services for more information.
Start TAFE Now
To be eligible to apply for a Start TAFE Now course with CQUniversity you must meet all of the following criteria:
Have a sound achievement result in Year 10 Maths and English subjects or equivalent prior to enrolling in the program
Complete the online basic key skill builder (BKSB) pre-enrolment language and literacy (LLN) testing
Be in Year 11 or 12* to participate in most courses
Identify the Start TAFE Now program in their Senior Education and Training (SET) plan
Remain enrolled in and attend a Queensland school throughout the duration of the program
* Applicants for Year 10 students may also be considered, who meet the eligibility requirements and would like to study a course under the Start TAFE Now program.
In this instance, please contact stn@cqu.edu.au prior to completing and submitting an application.