TAFE Queensland application deadlines 2027
Recommended
Apply by around October 2026
Semester 1 · Graduate · our guidance, not a published date
TAFE Queensland does not publish a single closing date for international applications. For its next intake (Semester 1) we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa-processing time remain.
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TAFE Queensland application fee
TAFE Queensland charges a non-refundable application fee of about A$150 per application, payable when you submit online. Some universities waive this for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.
How TAFE Queensland handles application dates
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 your intended 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 your intended 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.
Applying to TAFE Queensland at a glance
TAFE Queensland has 42 published programs on this site, most in Business, Engineering, Arts & Design, and Nursing & Health Sciences. The figures below are the lowest and highest listed across those programs, so check the specific course page for yours.
| Level | Programs | International tuition listed | IELTS overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 39 | A$9,700 to A$34,633 | Not listed |
| Graduate | 3 | A$20,000 to A$32,000 | Not listed |
These dates are for international applicants. Domestic dates, and the exact date for a specific course, can differ. Always confirm on TAFE Queensland’s own website before you rely on a date.
Once you have an offer, you accept it, pay the deposit, and receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, then you apply for the subclass 500 student visa. Build that time into your plan: from some countries the visa alone takes one to three months.
TAFE Queensland deadlines: common questions
When is the TAFE Queensland application deadline for international students?
TAFE Queensland does not publish a single closing date for international applications. For its next intake (Semester 1) we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa-processing time remain.
Can I apply to TAFE Queensland after the deadline?
Often, yes. TAFE Queensland does not publish one hard closing date for every course. If places remain in your course and there is enough time to arrange a student visa before the intake starts, a late application is usually still considered. Competitive and quota courses close firmly.
What intakes does TAFE Queensland have?
TAFE Queensland takes international students for 2 intakes: Semester 1 and Semester 2. Not every course is available in every intake, so check the course page.
How early should I apply to TAFE Queensland?
For TAFE Queensland's next intake (Semester 1), the recommended date is around October 2026. Three to four months before your intended intake is the usual advice, and earlier for competitive courses or if you are from a country where the student visa takes longer to process.
How much does it cost to apply to TAFE Queensland?
TAFE Queensland charges a non-refundable application fee of about A$150 per application, payable when you submit online. Some universities waive this for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.
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