Application dates
Below are the standard closing dates that apply to many of our courses. Closing dates can vary, some courses have earlier closing dates, and our research degrees have separate research periods.
Refer to the UAC website for exact dates and times to submit your application and payment for each round.
If you are applying for a Sciences Po Dual Degree or a diploma, you need to apply directly to the University of Sydney, even if you are applying through UAC for your other preferences.
Standard application dates*
| Semester | Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Generally, applications open two years in advance. Check your course for specific dates. | 31 January |
| Semester 2 | Generally, applications open two years in advance. Check your course for specific dates. | 15 July |
*Please note application dates for some courses vary from the above standard dates listed. Find a course to check the specific closing date.
We accept applications for higher degree by research all year round. There are four research periods each year when you can start your study with us.
We recommend that you apply at least six to eight weeks prior to the commencement date to allow adequate time for processing and, if necessary, your visa application.
| Period | Enrolments open | Enrolments close | Commence by (census date) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research period 1 | Mid-November | 21 January | 31 January |
| Research period 2 | 1 February | 21 March | 31 March |
| Research period 3 | 1 April | 21 July | 31 August |
| Research period 4 | 1 September | 21 October | 31 October |
Find a course to check if the course you're interested in has a specific closing date.
If you are an international student who needs to apply through the University Admissions Centre (UAC) for an Undergraduate degree, refer to the UAC website for key dates. To determine whether you need to apply directly to the University or through UAC, check the how to apply information.
If you are applying for a Sciences Po Dual Degree, you need to apply directly to the University of Sydney, even if you are applying through UAC for your other preferences.
Standard application dates*
| Semester | Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Generally, applications open two years in advance. Check your course for specific dates. | 15 January |
| Semester 2 | Generally, applications open two years in advance. Check your course for specific dates. | 25 June |
*Please note application dates for some courses vary from the above standard dates listed. Find a course to check the specific closing date.
Standard application dates*
| Semester | Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 30 August of the year before the commencing year. | 15 January |
| Semester 2 | 31 January of the commencing year. | 25 June |
*Application dates for some courses vary from the above standard dates listed. Find a course to check the specific closing date.
Standard start dates for coursework and honours degrees
Please note start dates for some courses vary from the standard dates listed.
For a detailed calendar of all dates see our study dates.
- Semester 1: 20 February 2023*
- Semester 2: 31 July 2023
*Please note the following courses vary from the standard start date for Semester 1, with most commencing earlier than 20 February 2023:
- Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (all streams, including embedded graduate diplomas and graduate certificates)
- Doctor of Dental Medicine
- Doctor of Medicine
- Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Skills
- Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
- Graduate Certificate in Surgical Sciences
- Juris Doctor
- Master of Speech Language Pathology
- Semester 1: 19 February 2024*
- Semester 2: 29 July 2024
*Please note the following courses vary from the standard start date for Semester 1, with most commencing earlier than 19 February 2024:
- Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (all streams, including embedded graduate diplomas and graduate certificates)
- Doctor of Dental Medicine
- Doctor of Medicine
- Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Skills
- Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
- Graduate Certificate in Surgical Sciences
- Juris Doctor
- Master of Speech Language Pathology
