Academic year and commencements
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Universities |
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two semesters*
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early March to late November
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Undergraduate
Postgraduate (coursework)
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beginning of the year
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Doctoral Degree
Postgraduate (research)
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may negotiate an alternative starting date with the study
supervisor
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Foundation studies
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several intakes during the year
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certain courses
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mid-year enrolment (around
July)
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Vocational education and training
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TAFE Institutes
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February to December
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half-day to full-time courses
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most courses beginning of the year
some courses have a mid-year
intake
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English language training, business and other private institutions
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January to December
short break during Christmas-New Year
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commencement
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throughout the year
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Schools**
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four terms
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late January/early February to December
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Monday to Friday
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generally 9 am to 3.30
pm
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English language training
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full-time course, 4–48 weeks
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throughout the year
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* Some universities offer a trimester system and/or run summer schools
from December to February. The Universities Australia website provides a list
of university semester dates.
** Some schools may have semesters/terms that differ to this, please check
direct with the school.