TAFE Queensland does not publish a single closing date. For its next intake (Semester 1), we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead.
At a glance
- International tuition
- A$18,000/yr
- First-year budget
- A$46,000 to A$53,000
- English (minimum)
- IELTS 6.0 · PTE 50
- Application fee
- A$150
- Intakes
- Semester 1 · Semester 2
- Selectivity
- Broadly accessible
- Degree levels
- Foundation/Pathway
Good for
- Lower tuition, from A$18,000/yr
- More than one intake a year
- Accepts IELTS 6.0 or PTE 50
- More open admissions across most courses
Derived from the data on this page. Individual courses set their own fees, entry scores, and intakes, so check the ones you are applying to.
Overview
TAFE Queensland is the state's public vocational education provider, delivering certificate and diploma qualifications across dozens of campuses statewide.
Who is this university for?
TAFE Queensland is the state's public vocational provider, delivering certificates and diplomas across dozens of campuses. It suits students who want job-ready training in trades, health support, tourism, or business, often at lower cost than university study, and many qualifications articulate into degrees. Regional campuses add skilled-migration points.
Admissions
- Selectivity
- Broadly accessible
- English (institutional minimum)
- IELTS 6 · PTE 50
- Degree levels
- Foundation/Pathway
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Australian universities do not publish official acceptance rates. Selectivity here is our editorial band, not a percentage. Vocational provider with open enrolment for most certificates and diplomas. Some courses have capacity limits or prerequisite units. Individual competitive courses stay harder to enter than the institution-wide band suggests. How we assign it.
Tuition & first-year budget
- International tuition
- A$18,000/year
- Application fee
- A$150
- Living cost estimate
- A$24,000/year
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Estimated first-year budget
A$46,000 to A$53,000
Tuition plus about A$24,000 living costs, the application fee, and roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs (visa, health cover, flights, initial deposits). Tuition varies widely by course, so check your specific program.
The living-cost figure is an estimate for Multi-campus, anchored to the Australian Government’s AUD 29,710 minimum for a single student visa applicant (2026) and adjusted for the city. Your actual costs depend most on rent and lifestyle.
Academics
Advanced Diploma of Engineering
Undergraduate · Engineering
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
Undergraduate · Engineering
Associate Degree in Applied Technologies (Advanced Manufacturing)
Undergraduate · Engineering
Associate Degree in Civil Engineering
Undergraduate · Engineering
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Drama and Performance)
Undergraduate · Music & Performing Arts
Bachelor of Creative Industries (Visual Arts)
Undergraduate · Arts & Design
Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
Undergraduate · Nursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication Design)
Undergraduate · Arts & Design
Bachelor of Engineering Technologies (Advanced Manufacturing)
Undergraduate · Engineering
3 years · Tuition A$32,400 (international)
Bachelor of Nursing
Undergraduate · Nursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of the Built Environment (Architecture)
Undergraduate · Architecture
Diploma of Accounting
Undergraduate · Business
Diploma of Agribusiness Management
Undergraduate · Business
Diploma of Anaesthetic Technology and Practice
Undergraduate · Nursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
Undergraduate · Arts & Design
Diploma of Beauty Therapy
Undergraduate
Diploma of Building Design
Undergraduate · Architecture
Diploma of Business
Undergraduate · Business
Diploma of Community Services
Undergraduate · Psychology
Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Undergraduate · Environmental Science
Diploma of Dental Technology
Undergraduate · Nursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Undergraduate · Education
Diploma of Engineering - Technical
Undergraduate · Engineering
Diploma of Event Management
Undergraduate · Business
Diploma of Graphic Design
Undergraduate · Arts & Design
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Undergraduate · Business
Diploma of Information Technology
Undergraduate · Information Technology
Diploma of Interior Design
Undergraduate · Architecture
Diploma of Leadership and Management
Undergraduate · Business
Diploma of Marketing and Communication
Undergraduate · Business
Diploma of Mental Health
Undergraduate · Psychology
Diploma of Music
Undergraduate · Music & Performing Arts
Diploma of Nursing
Undergraduate · Nursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Photography and Digital Imaging
Undergraduate · Arts & Design
Diploma of Remedial Massage
Undergraduate · Nursing & Health Sciences
Diploma of Screen and Media
Undergraduate · Communications & Media
Diploma of Sport
Undergraduate · Biology & Life Sciences
Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
Undergraduate · Business
Diploma of Visual Arts
Undergraduate · Arts & Design
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
Graduate · Information Technology
Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
Graduate · Information Technology
Master of Cyber Security
Graduate · Information Technology
Comparing options across universities? Browse programs by subject.
How to apply
- Choose your certificate or diploma and a campus location in Queensland.
- Check the entry and English requirements for that qualification.
- Prepare your prior qualifications, English test results, and passport.
- Apply through TAFE Queensland's international admissions or an authorised agent.
- Accept your offer and pay fees to receive a Confirmation of Enrolment.
- Apply for your Student visa and Overseas Student Health Cover.
- Check articulation agreements if you plan to continue into a Queensland university degree.
Requirements and steps can vary by course. Always confirm the process for your specific program on the university’s official website before applying.
Application deadlines
TAFE Queensland runs fixed intakes rather than one hard deadline. The dates below are the recommended times to have your international application in, about three to four months before each intake. Postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa time remain. Confirm the exact date for your course on the university’s site.
TAFE Queensland assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Postgraduate coursework and professional programs (medicine, law, some design and business) often close earlier, so check the date for your specific course.
TAFE Queensland assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Competitive courses such as medicine and programs needing a portfolio or audition close earlier. Confirm the date for your course with TAFE Queensland.
TAFE Queensland assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Postgraduate coursework and professional programs (medicine, law, some design and business) often close earlier, so check the date for your specific course.
TAFE Queensland assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Competitive courses such as medicine and programs needing a portfolio or audition close earlier. Confirm the date for your course with TAFE Queensland.
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TAFE Queensland deadlines, in detail →TAFE Queensland: common questions
Does TAFE Queensland charge an application fee for international students?
TAFE Queensland lists an application fee of about A$150 for direct international applications. Several universities that charge a fee waive it for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.
What English test score do I need to get into TAFE Queensland?
The institutional minimum for undergraduate entry at TAFE Queensland is IELTS 6 overall, or PTE Academic 50. This is a floor, not a guarantee: nursing programs usually need IELTS 7.0, teaching 7.5, and medicine, law, and business often 7.0. Postgraduate coursework is typically 6.5. Always check the score for your specific course.
How much does it cost to study at TAFE Queensland for a year?
As an international student, budget roughly A$46,000 to A$53,000 for your first year. That is tuition from about A$18,000, around A$24,000 in living costs for Multi-campus, plus roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs. Tuition varies widely by course.
Is TAFE Queensland a Group of Eight university?
No. TAFE Queensland is not a member of the Group of Eight (Australia's eight research-intensive universities: ANU, Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, Queensland, Monash, Western Australia, and Adelaide). Many fields are taught just as well outside the Go8 for lower fees.
When can I start studying at TAFE Queensland?
TAFE Queensland has two main intakes a year: Semester 1, starting in February or March, and Semester 2, starting in July. The recommended time to apply is about three to four months before the intake, and postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier.
Is TAFE Queensland in a regional area for skilled migration?
No. TAFE Queensland's main campus is in a major metropolitan area, so it does not attract the regional study points. If regional migration points matter to you, look at universities in Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, or the smaller cities.
How do I apply to TAFE Queensland as an international student?
Choose your course and confirm it is open to international students for your intake, check the entry requirements and English score, then apply online through the university's admissions portal or through an authorised agent in your country. After an offer you accept, pay the deposit, receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, and use it to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500).
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