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QUT

Start QUT Webinar Tuesday 2 September our START QUT Webinar on Tuesday 2 September. Register now.

The Bachelor of Creative Arts (Acting) application process, program highlights, and tips for success. Led by Associate Professor Andrea Moor, this session is ideal for students applying in 2026, as well as their families and school staff. Register now.

Scholarship – Corporate partners in excellence (CPIE) QUT’s Corporate Partners in Excellence (CPIE) Scholarship is a unique industry-linked program for students who aspire to be future business. With a $42,000 scholarship paid over three years to fund your tertiary education expenses, this dual-internship approach ensures CPIE scholars gain valuable industry insights and a competitive edge for their future careers. Applications close 12 October 2025—apply now.

New QUT Medical Program - The two best resources for you and your students to stay up to date are the School of Medicine homepage and our QUT medical program blog page. These pages will be updated as more information is confirmed.

New dance & education pathways starting Semester 1, 2026 - Students can now pursue dance education through either:  

JCU – James Cook University

1. Selecting dance as a second teaching area in the Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Creative Arts, or  
2. Completing a dance minor in the Bachelor of Creative Arts, followed by the Master of Teaching (Secondary). 

JCU James Cook University – Medicine & Vet Science applications

•  Medicine Interview Process Now Includes a Fee: Selected applicants will be invited to participate in an interview using an online system managed by Kira Talent. Those invited will receive full details with their interview offer. Interviews will be live with two panel members, and applicants will be responsible for paying Kira Talent a fee of USD $18.12 plus tax for the use of the interview platform.
• Veterinary Science Introduces Interview and Casper Test: All applicants will be required to complete a Casper test (an online, open-response situational judgment test) and participate in an interview. All interviews will be conducted using the Kira Talent online system. Applicants will be responsible for paying the associated fees:
• Casper Test: AUD $59 base fee + $30 distribution fee
• Kira Talent Interview: USD $38.84 plus tax an applicant has already completed Casper for another veterinary institution in 2025, they do not need to retake it. However, if it was completed prior to 2025, the test must be re-taken.Key dates and resources can be found on the JCU website, or feel free to contact me for assistance: Domestic Applications for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science - JCU Australia

ACU  (Australian Catholic Uni, Banyo)

Future student events – acu.edu.au/future-students 

Open Day – Saturday 2^nd August 2025 from 10am to 2pm.  Check out the campus and meet staff & students.

QTAC DATES:  QTAC applications open Tuesday 5 August 2025. Students can create their QTAC accounts on or after this date.  More information soon.  Start getting familiar with the QTAC website, you can look up universities and courses to gain more information.