Thinking about your future?
Applications for 2023 are open now. How you apply depends on your personal circumstances and the kind of study you want to undertake.
Apply through QTAC
Applications for most undergraduate degrees go through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). This includes applications for current Year 12 students (including those completing Headstart courses) and mature-age students.
Before you apply, check that you meet the entry requirements for your chosen program.
Note: QTAC applications are for domestic students only. If you are an International applicant, visit International students.
Apply direct to USC
Some people are eligible to apply direct to USC. This includes current TPP students, undergraduate students seeking concurrent enrolment or graduates who have completed undergraduate studies within the past two years. To find out if you are eligible, visit Apply direct to USC.
If you are eligible, you can apply online via the ApplyUSC portal.
Apply as an international student
If you are an International student or will be studying on a Student visa, visit International students.
Admission requirements
To be eligible for entry into one of our degrees, you need to meet certain admission requirements. These depend on what program or degree you want to study and at what level.
If you're a mature-age student, find out about entry requirements and what qualifications can give you a selection rank.
Admission explained
Information to help you understand USC's admission pathways, and how applications for study are assessed.
Application dates
Postgraduate study
Apply for Postgraduate study
If you want to apply for a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master's program, apply direct to USC.
Applications for most postgraduate programs are online through ApplyUSC. Some postgraduate programs require additional application forms. For more information, visit Postgraduate applications.
Apply for Honours
If you already have a bachelor's degree and want to apply for a one-year Honours program, apply direct to USC.
Apply for a Higher Degree by Research
If you are applying for a master's by research or Doctor of Philosophy, apply direct to USC.
For more information visit Research students.
Already a student?
If you are a current student at USC or another institution, or if you have studied before there are some options for you.
Applying to a degree from TPP
If you're a current or former TPP student, find out how to take the next step.
Applying for credit
You can receive credit for previous study, qualifications and experience – cutting the time and cost of your study.
Applying to change your degree
For students who wish to change their program of study after they have started studying at USC.
Visiting and cross-institutional students
If you're currently enrolled at another university, choose to study courses at USC.
USC's student profile
This data represents the likely peer cohort for students who commenced undergraduate study in Semester 1, 2022