2022 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 | Saturday 1 January | Closed |
| University opens for 2022 | Thursday 6 January | Open |
| Australia Day | Wednesday 26 January | Closed |
| Labour Day | Monday 14 March | Open |
| Good Friday | Friday 15 April | Closed |
| Saturday of Easter weekend | Saturday 16 April | Closed |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday 17 April | Closed |
| Easter Monday | Monday 18 April | Closed |
| Easter Tuesday | Tuesday 19 April | Closed |
| ANZAC Day | Monday 25 April | Closed |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday 13 June | Open |
| National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen | Thursday 22 September | Closed |
| AFL Grand Final Eve | Friday 23 September | Closed |
| Melbourne Cup | Tuesday 1 November | Open |
| University shut down | Thursday 22 December - Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | Sunday 25 December | Closed |
| Boxing Day | Monday 26 December | Closed |
| Christmas Day holiday | Tuesday 27 December | Closed |
| New Year's Day | Sunday 1 January 2023 | Closed |
| University opens for 2023 | Thursday 5 January 2023 | 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: Thursday 31 March
Available at: Melbourne Burwood Campus
Intake 2 - June
Start date: June
Census date: Thursday 21 July
Available at: Melbourne Burwood Campus
Intake 3 - October
Start date: October
Census date: Thursday 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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