Australian universities with more than one intake a year
Almost every Australian university has a February and a July intake. A smaller number run three or more starts a year, which matters if you have missed a semester deadline, are waiting on a test result, or simply want to begin sooner.
More frequent intakes also mean shorter gaps between finishing one qualification and starting the next, which can help you stay in status on a student or graduate visa.
- Greenwich College4 intakes: February, May, August, NovemberSydney, NSW. Starts in February, May, August, November, giving more than the usual two entry points.
- Torrens University Australia4 intakes: February, June, July, OctoberMulti-campus, national. Starts in February, June, July, October, giving more than the usual two entry points.
- University of New England4 intakes: February, June, July, OctoberArmidale, NSW. Starts in February, June, July, October, giving more than the usual two entry points.
- Australian Institute of Business3 intakes: February, July, OctoberAdelaide, SA. Starts in February, July, October, giving more than the usual two entry points.
- Bond University3 intakes: January, May, SeptemberGold Coast, QLD. Three trimesters a year, so a bachelor degree finishes in two years.
- Melbourne Institute of Technology3 intakes: March, July, NovemberMelbourne, VIC. Starts in March, July, November, giving more than the usual two entry points.
- Murdoch University3 intakes: February, July, NovemberPerth, WA. Starts in February, July, November, giving more than the usual two entry points.
- Southern Cross University3 intakes: February, July, NovemberLismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW. Starts in February, July, November, giving more than the usual two entry points.
- University of Queensland3 intakes: January, February, JulyBrisbane, QLD. Starts in January, February, July, giving more than the usual two entry points.
- University of Southern Queensland3 intakes: February, July, NovemberToowoomba, QLD. Starts in February, July, November, giving more than the usual two entry points.
- Victoria University3 intakes: February, July, NovemberMelbourne, VIC. Starts in February, July, November, giving more than the usual two entry points.
How this list was built
We counted the distinct intake months across each university and its published programs, and listed those with three or more. Private universities and pathway-oriented providers dominate this list because their calendars are built for flexibility.
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