Entry to QUT

Applications for entry to most QUT undergraduate courses are made through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).

Queensland and the equivalent interstate Year 12 students apply through the QTAC interactive telephone service or Twelve to Tertiary online service. All other applicants apply via the web at www.qtac.edu.au on the QTAC Study Application Form. The QTAC Guide to tertiary courses is distributed to Queensland schools and newsagents.

Things to consider

Additional entry requirements
Some QUT courses have additional entry requirements such as an interview, folio, audition, skills-based exercises or questionnaire.

Creative Industries application guides are available from the Creative Industries website.

For details on all faculties visit addentry.qut.com

Deferment
QUT allows Year 12 school leavers to defer their undergraduate admission offer for one year, or for six months if offered mid-year admission, except in courses using specific admission requirements such as questionnaires, folios, auditions, prior study or work experience.

More information about QTAC deferment is on the Student Services website.

Assumed Knowledge
QUT has introduced a number of admission schemes to streamline entry into QUT. Mandatory subject prerequisites have been replaced with the Assumed Knowledge scheme.

OP Guarantee
The OP Guarantee means an Overall Position of 1-5 for eligible applicants guarantees a place in more than 100 QUT courses, regardless of cut-off scores from previous years.

Scholarships
A range of scholarships are offered by QUT including faculty-based scholarships, Vice-Chancellor's scholarships, sporting scholarships through the Student Guild and scholarships for low-income students.

International Year 12
Entry requirements for international students completing their studies in Australia can be accessed here.

Upgrading
For students whose OP/rank is not high enough to obtain a place in their degree of choice there are upgrading pathways available.

Dual QUT/TAFE awards
QUT and TAFE Queensland have collaborated to offer combined qualification programs that lead to the award of a diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree from TAFE and a bachelor degree from QUT. More information

Mature-age and alternative entry
Information for both mature-age applicants and those wishing to enter university based on life and work experience.

Special entry programs

QUT Entry Bonus Scheme
The QUT Entry Bonus Scheme is a QUT initiative offering bonus entry ranks to students who complete Engineering Technology, Mathematics C, Languages Other Than English (LOTE) and University subjects.

START QUT
START QUT is a program that offers university experience and preferential entry for Year 12 students.

Q-Step
Q-Step is QUT's outreach program for students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Oodgeroo Program
The Oodgeroo program is QUT's equity program for students who identify themselves as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Elite Athlete Entry Program
The Elite Athlete Entry Program endeavours to provide student athletes with the same opportunity to excel in their studies as normal students.