All the upcoming Australian university deadlines you need to prepare for in 2022

There are two major Australian intakes for international students 2022: February intake and July intake.

There is also a third intake offered by some universities which is between September to late November but this is a less popular intake because a limited number of courses are available.

To get admission in these Australian intakes in 2023 you have to meet the university deadlines of the upcoming Australia intake in 2022.

In this article, you will learn how to prepare for the upcoming Australia intake in 2022.

Understanding the academic year for the upcoming Australia intake 2022

The division is based on the semesters in an academic year.

Your college might offer a semester system or a trimester system.

A semester system means you attend two teaching sessions per year.
A semester system means you attend three teaching sessions per year.

Colleges with a trimester system should offer three Australian intakes for international students in 2022.

Semester system calendar for upcoming Australia intake 2022

Intake	Duration	Session break	End of semester
February intake	Feb/Mar 2023	Apr 2023	May 2023
July/August intake	Jul/Aug 2023	Oct 2023	Nov 2023

Trimester system calendar for upcoming Australia intake 2022

Intake	Orientation	Teaching starts	Session break	Semester end
February intake	Feb 2023	Feb 2023	Apr 2023	Jun 2023
July intake	Jul 2023	Jul 2023	Aug 2023	Oct 2023
November intake	Nov 2023	Nov 2023	Dec 2023-Jan 2024	Feb 2023

Here are some pros and cons of the upcoming Australia intake 2022 to pick university deadlines

Semester	Month	Pros	Cons
1	Feb – May/ Feb – June	There are many seats and courses available as it is the most popular intake. Most universities host their flagship courses in the semester as well. Applicants have more scholarship choices. The weather is perfect for new students.	A lot of students apply hence the competition is fierce. The intake period also clashes with the Indian academic cycles. Students aren’t finished with high school or college by February so unless you have taken a gap year, the intake month can be troublesome.
2	July – Nov/July – Oct	This intake is extremely popular among international students as it provides an ideal time frame for assembling all admission documents. The competition is less fierce than Semester 1.	Not all colleges offer every course during this time of admission. Additionally, there are a limited number of places available for international students, and this admission season has the highest number of international applicants.
3	Nov – Feb	Due to the extremely low number of candidates for this specific semester, there is practically little competition. This means you will be enrolled in a trimester system so your course finishes 30% faster.	Only a few institutes provide courses, most of which are only vocational‌. Due to the inability to get application materials within the allotted time window, this semester like the first one is not recognised for admitting many overseas students.

Important University deadlines for upcoming Australia intake 2022

No matter how many study sessions you plan to complete during your academic year, your desired university’s website will have a deadline for applications. You must submit your application by this time.

Although it is recommended that you do so as soon as you can because some universities give priority to applications received before the deadline. Late applications are accepted, but only if there is room in the class; otherwise, you risk being delayed to the following intake.

Late applications are usually taken into consideration on an individual basis; if an application needs to be deferred to a later intake, applicants will be informed at the time of submitting their application for admission.

Here is how you can plan for the upcoming Australia intake 2022.

	What to do	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Additional information
Stage 1	Research and shortlist courses and universities + look at requirements	As early as possible, preferably 10 to 11 months before the start of the semester, so during April to June.	Preferably September to October of 2022.	10 to 11 months before the semester date, around November to December 2022	There are too many universities and courses to consider. To save time use AI-based online platforms like SelectRight where you can add preferences and get university recommendations.
Stage 2	Study and register for standardized tests + gather admission material	July to August 2022	November to December 2022	January to February 2023	You need to register for GMAT 2 months before the test and register for TOEFL/IELTS/PTE at least a month before the test date.
Stage 3	Take the standardized tests like GMAT and/or TOEFL, IELTS or PTE depending on the course and university.	September to October 2022	December to February 2023	March to April 2023	Taking the test early gives you buffer time in case you need to retake the test.
Stage 4	Start applying through the online portal.	October to November 2022	February to March 2023	May to June 2023	Here is where you use all the gathered admission material. Look at the list below to see what all you need.
Stage 5	Acceptance and interview process	November to December 2022	March to April 2023	July to August 2023	Once you accept the offer, the university will ask you to pay the fee (mostly non-refundable).
Stage 6	Apply for a student visa and gather funds	December to January 2022	May to July 2023	September to October 2023	Once students have signed the acceptance letter and paid the initial fee deposit, the Australian university will send a COE (Confirmation of Enrollment). Use it to apply for an Australian Study Visa to their nearest Australian High commission/embassy.

Note that these deadlines are tentative and only recommended. Find detailed deadlines of Australian intakes for international students 2022 on the university’s website.

For example, the University of Canberra has its own detailed website which shows how there are different deadlines for different categories of students. For example, Australian intakes for international students 2022 have an earlier application deadline.

Admission material required for Australian intakes for international students 2022

Application form which will be available online.

The application fees of the university, you typically pay it while submitting the form.

English proficiency test scores like IELTS/TOEFL/PTE. Check whether you need to upload a screenshot or certificate.

Reports and academic certificates from previous institutions, translated into English.

Evaluated score reports of national or regional board examinations for students applying to undergraduate programs.

Postgraduate students need to upload transcripts that prove that they have the minimum required GPA.

Photocopies of the first and last page of the passport.

Standardized test scores like SAT/ACT or GRE/GMAT.

Statement of purpose and letters of recommendation from academic teachers or employers. To get free advice from industry experts on your SOP and LOR, approach SelectRight.

Financial documentation containing bank statements or statements from a financial advisor.
CV/Resume is required for some courses.
Interviews are required sometimes.
Self-written academic essay that demonstrates your best academic work.

Top universities and their university deadlines for upcoming Australia intake 2022

These 10 choices are the most popular among Australian intakes for international students 2022.

University	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
University of Melbourne	September 1	October 31	usually no intake
University of Sydney	January 30	June 30	usually no intake
The University of Queensland	October 31	March 31	November 29
Australian National University	December 15	May 31	usually no intake
Monash University	Rolling deadline		usually no intake
University of Western Australia	December 1	May 31	usually no intake
University of Technology, Sydney	November 30	April 30	usually no intake
University of Canberra	December 1	March 31	usually no intake
Charles Sturt University	October 31	March 31	September 1
University of Newcastle	October 1	November 1	usually no intake

Note – these deadlines are tentative. Usually, the deadlines vary with the course. So, ‌visit the university’s official page to find out more about the university deadlines for the upcoming Australia intake 2022.

Visit your university’s website and look at additional university deadlines for different forms in different semesters for Australia intake 2022.

University deadlines for scholarships for upcoming Australia intake 2022

Although studying in Australia is expensive, overseas students can easily finance their education with the aid of their financial needs. Numerous fee exemptions, scholarships, assistantships, and other financial aid opportunities are available to help students fund their education for the Australia intake 2022. The list below includes some of the most well-known scholarships available to Australian intakes for international students 2022, along with information on deadlines and intake periods.

Scholarship	Valid for	Deadlines
Australian Government Research Training	Course starts in January for postgraduate research	6 August, 3 December 2021 18 April 2022
Griffith Remarkable Scholarship	Exceptional students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework studies at Griffith University.	6 August, 3 December 2021 18 April 2022
University of Sydney International Scholarship	Postgraduate Research Degree or Master’s by Research program	30 September, 30 November 2021
The Global Excellence Scholarship at the University of Western Australia	Awarded to high-achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students, from selected countries, who apply for particular courses at the University.	December
CDU Vice Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships	Limited number of 25-50% tuition fee scholarships to international students who have a record of academic excellence seeking to commence an Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework degree at CDU.	30 June
Destination Australia scholarship	Once a year for studying a Certificate IV to Doctorate level qualification at a regional campus	No specific deadline
Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarships for International students	Commencing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework international students who have demonstrated academic excellence in previous studies.	30 June

The amount of the scholarships and how you can use them differs. Some scholarships will only be valid in specific courses.

For example, the snippet above depicts The Global Excellence Scholarship at the University of Western Australia and is awarded as an annual tuition fee discount for the normal full-time duration of the awardee’s course as specified in their letter of offer.

You should apply for as many scholarships as possible. Here’s a hack to get an edge over other international students.

Apply for scholarships that are for Indians only. For example, the GradRight platform features scholarships exclusively for Indians. For the Spring-Fall 2022 students, the platform announced 4 Crores worth of scholarships. Create a free account on SelectRight and start your journey.

Ideally, you should create an Excel sheet and add all the important university deadlines for the upcoming Australia intake 2022.

Top universities and their university deadlines for upcoming Australia intake 2022

These 10 choices are the most popular among Australian intakes for international students 2022.

University	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
University of Melbourne	September 1	October 31	usually no intake
University of Sydney	January 30	June 30	usually no intake
The University of Queensland	October 31	March 31	November 29
Australian National University	December 15	May 31	usually no intake
Monash University	Rolling deadline		usually no intake
University of Western Australia	December 1	May 31	usually no intake
University of Technology, Sydney	November 30	April 30	usually no intake
University of Canberra	December 1	March 31	usually no intake
Charles Sturt University	October 31	March 31	September 1
University of Newcastle	October 1	November 1	usually no intake

Visit your university’s website and look at additional university deadlines for different forms in different semesters for Australia intake 2022.

University deadlines for scholarships for upcoming Australia intake 2022

The list below includes some of the most well-known scholarships available to Australian intakes for international students 2022, along with information on deadlines and intake periods.

Scholarship	Valid for	Deadlines
Australian Government Research Training	Course starts in January for postgraduate research	6 August, 3 December 2021 18 April 2022
Griffith Remarkable Scholarship	Exceptional students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework studies at Griffith University.	6 August, 3 December 2021 18 April 2022
University of Sydney International Scholarship	Postgraduate Research Degree or Master’s by Research program	30 September, 30 November 2021
The Global Excellence Scholarship at the University of Western Australia	Awarded to high-achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students, from selected countries, who apply for particular courses at the University.	December
CDU Vice Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships	Limited number of 25-50% tuition fee scholarships to international students who have a record of academic excellence seeking to commence an Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework degree at CDU.	30 June
Destination Australia scholarship	Once a year for studying a Certificate IV to Doctorate level qualification at a regional campus	No specific deadline
Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarships for International students	Commencing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework international students who have demonstrated academic excellence in previous studies.	30 June