2020 Masters Qualifying Program (MQP) dates
Successful completion of the Masters Qualifying Program allows you to meet the University's English language requirements for postgraduate study.
University opening dates
| Event | Date | Open/closed* |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Wednesday 1 January | Closed |
| University opens for 2020 | Thursday 2 January | Open |
| Australia Day Holiday | Monday 27 January (in lieu of 26 January) | Closed |
| Labour Day | Monday 9 March | Open |
| Good Friday | Friday 10 April | Closed |
| Saturday of Easter weekend | Saturday 11 April | Closed |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 12 April | Closed |
| Easter Monday | Monday 13 April | Closed |
| Easter Tuesday | Tuesday 14 April | Closed |
| ANZAC Day | Monday 27 April (in lieu of 25 April) | Closed |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday 8 June | Open |
| AFL Grand Final Eve | Replaced with Thank You Day | Closed |
| Thank You Day | Friday 23 October | Closed |
| Melbourne Cup | Tuesday 3 November | Open |
| University holiday | Monday 21 December - Friday 1 January 2021 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | Friday 25 December | Closed |
| Boxing Day | Saturday 26 December | Closed |
| Boxing Day Holiday | Monday 28 December | Closed |
| New Year's Day | Friday 1 January 2021 | Closed |
| University opens for 2021 | Monday 4 January 2021 | Open |
*When CLOSED is indicated, please note that our libraries may still be available on some days when the Uni is closed, please check the library website to confirm opening hours.
Intakes and census dates
Campus availability varies per trimester. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Read more to learn where this course will be offered throughout the year.
Intake 1 - March
Start date: March
Census date: Tuesday 31 March
Available at: Melbourne Burwood Campus
Intake 2 - June
Start date: June
Census date: Tuesday 21 July
Available at: Melbourne Burwood Campus
Intake 3 - October
Start date: October
Census date: Tuesday 17 November
Available at: Melbourne Burwood Campus
Census date explained
The census date is important as it is the last date to finalise aspects of your enrolment and fee obligations as detailed below.
International students:
International fee-paying students - last day to withdraw from current Residential study period and receive a 50% refund
Domestic students:
- Last day to withdraw from units, intermit from current Residential study period or discontinue course without HECS-HELP/FEE-HELP liability
- Last day for Commonwealth supported, HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP or SA-HELP students to make full or partial upfront payments for current study period
- Last day for Commonwealth supported students to submit online Commonwealth Assistance Form and/or provide their tax file number (TFN)
- FEE-HELP - last day for domestic fee-paying students to apply for FEE-HELP or pay fees up front for the study period
- Last day to withdraw from current Residential study period without incurring the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
All students
Last day to withdraw from current Residential study period units without reference on academic record
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