2021 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 | Friday 1 January | Closed |
| University opens for 2021 | Monday 4 January | Open |
| Australia Day | Tuesday 26 January | Closed |
| Labour Day | Monday 8 March | Open |
| Good Friday | Friday 2 April | Closed |
| Saturday of Easter weekend | Saturday 3 April | Closed |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 4 April | Closed |
| Easter Monday | Monday 5 April | Closed |
| Easter Tuesday | Tuesday 6 April | Closed |
| ANZAC Day | Monday 26 April (in lieu of 25 April) | Closed |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday 14 June | Open |
| AFL Grand Final Eve | Friday 24 September | Closed |
| Melbourne Cup | Tuesday 2 November | Open |
| University shut down | Wednesday 22 December | Closed |
| Christmas Day | Saturday 25 December | Closed |
| Christmas Day holiday | Monday 27 December | Closed |
| Boxing Day | Sunday 26 December | Closed |
| Boxing Day Holiday | Tuesday 28 December | Closed |
| New Year's Day | Saturday 1 January 2022 | Closed |
| University opens for 2022 | Thursday 6 January 2022 | 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. Keep reading to learn where this course will be offered throughout the year.
Intake 1 - March
Start date: March
Census date: Wednesday 31 March
Available at: Melbourne Burwood Campus
Intake 2 - June
Start date: June
Census date: Wednesday 21 July
Available at: Melbourne Burwood Campus
Intake 3 - October
Start date: October
Census date: Wednesday 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 study period and receive a 50% refund
Domestic students:
- Last day to withdraw from units, intermit from current 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 study period without incurring the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
All students
Last day to withdraw from current study period units without reference on academic record
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