Higher Degree by Research Important Dates
Please be aware that these dates are subject to change and may, as a result, be updated.
| Event | Date |
| University opens for 2012 | Tuesday 3 January |
| Australia Day - University closed | Thursday 26 January |
| Labour Day - University remains open | Monday 12 March |
| Good Friday - University closed | Friday 6 April |
| Easter Monday - University closed | Monday 9 April |
| Easeter Tuesday - University closed | Tuesday 10 April |
| ANZAC Day public holiday - University closed |
Wednesday 25 April |
| Queen's Birthday - University remains open | Monday 11 June |
| Melbourne Cup Day - University remains open | Tuesday 6 November |
| University holiday - University closed |
Monday 24 December 2012 - Thursday 3 January 2013 |
| University opens for 2013 | Friday 4 January 2013 |
Scholarship application deadlines
Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens
Applications open - 1 May 2012
Applications close - 31 October 2012
International students
Applications open - 1 February 2012
Applications close - 31 July 2012
Research Census Dates
| Teaching Period | Census Date |
| Quarter 1 | Saturday 31 March |
| Quarter 2 | Saturday 30 June |
| Quarter 3 | Sunday 30 September |
| Quarter 4 | Monday 31 December |
The census date is the date which international research students must have paid their tuition fees in full by. For further information visit the Fees and invoices website.
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10th December 2012