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Application and semester dates

Discover when to apply and when courses commence.Ìý

Application dates

Domestic students

Domestic students apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) and not directly to the University of Sydney. Check theÌý, including when to submit your application and payment.

International students

Generally, applications open two years before the semesterÌýstart date. Closing dates are listed in the following table.

Ìý Application closing date
Semester 1 (Feb) 1 December of the year prior to commencement
Semester 2 (Aug) 15 May of the commencing year

Important notes and exceptions

  • If you are applying for aÌýSciences Po Dual DegreeÌýor aÌýdiploma, you need to apply directly to the University of Sydney, even if you are applying through UAC for your other preferences.
  • Most international students apply directly to the University of Sydney but you'll need to apply through if you're currently studying for one of the following:Ìý
    • an Australian Year 12 qualification (for example, the NSW Higher School Certificate) in or outside Australia
    • an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma in Australia

Generally, applications open two years before the semesterÌýstart date. Closing dates are listed in the following table.Ìý

Ìý Semester 1 (Feb) Semester 2 (Aug)
Domestic students 31 January of the commencing year 15 July of the commencing year
International students 1 December of the year prior to commencement 15 May of the commencing year

Juris Doctor exception

Domestic students
  • If you are applying for theÌýJuris Doctor, you must apply through the University Admissions Centre (UAC) and should refer to theÌý.
International students

We accept applications year-round, but deadlines vary by course. For exact dates, please check the Ìýyou're interested in.

Applicants are advised to apply at least six to eight weeks prior to the start date to allow adequate time for processing and, if necessary, your visa application.ÌýSeparateÌýscholarship application deadlinesÌýapply. Please also check your faculty application deadlines as some may vary.

Semester Applications open Applications close
SemesterÌý1 (Feb)
30 August of the year prior to commencement 15 January
SemesterÌý2 (Aug) 31 January of the commencing year 25 June

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Semester start dates

These are the standard start dates for coursework and honours degrees.Ìý

2025 start dates

Semester 1
24 February 2025
Semester 2 4 August 2025

2026 start dates

Semester 1
23 February 2026
Semester 2 3 August 2026

The following courses vary from the standard start date, with most commencing earlier. Students will receive a confirmed start date within their offer letter.

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine
  • Doctor of Medicine
  • Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (all streams, including embedded graduate diplomas and graduate certificates)
  • Doctor of Physiotherapy
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
  • Master of Speech Language Pathology
  • Master of Indigenous Languages Education