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Take the first step toward your future

Apply now for an Early Offer to study at JCU in 2026.

If you're currently in Year 12 and hoping to start uni next year, you can secure your place at JCU before final exams even start — giving you peace of mind, and more time to focus on your studies.

With over thirty undergraduate courses* to choose from spanning the Arts, Business, Law, Engineering, Science, IT, Pharmacy, and Sport and Exercise Science, you can enjoy the reassurance of knowing you have secured your place** at JCU prior to the release of ATAR results in December.

Not only will an early offer empower you to finish Year 12 with confidence, you'll also benefit from early access to JCU's support services, helping to ensure a seamless transition to university life.

Key dates


  • 5 August 2025 – QTAC Applications and JCU Early Offer Nominations open
  • 10 October 2025 – Early Offer Nominations close
  • 21 November 2025 – School’s out! Term 4 finishes for you and your fellow Year 12s.

Learn more about JCU's Early Offer Program


*Please note, the Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Nursing Science – Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) are excluded from the Early Offer Program.
**Subject to the completion of the Queensland Certificate of Education (or equivalent). Other conditions may also apply.

Have an early offer query? Get in touch!


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Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re in Year 12 and graduating this year, you may be eligible to receive an early offer for your preferred course of study at JCU in 2026. To participate in JCU’s Early Offer Program, list JCU as your first preference when QTAC applications open on 5 August and then work with your school on a recommendation.

  • Let your school Guidance Officer or Careers Advisor know that you would like to be considered for an Early Offer at JCU.
  • Submit your QTAC application via the QTAC website - applications open 5 August. To be considered for an Early Offer, ensure the JCU course you’re applying for is listed as your first preference. Please note, we can’t start processing your Early Offer application until you’ve submitted your QTAC application.
  • Submit an Early Offer nomination form^ to your school. Your school may help you with this process.
  • Your school will then send JCU your nomination form and a recommendation based on your academic performance, motivation, talents, passion and capabilities to demonstrate your likelihood of success at university.
  • We will be in contact with you 48 hours after we receive the recommendation from your school.
  • Applications to the Early Offer Program close on 10 October 2025.


    • ^The Early Offer student nomination form will be available to download closer to QTAC applications opening on 5 August.

Receiving an early offer allows you to head into your exams with greater confidence, knowing your place at university is already secured.** After exams, you can fully enjoy your summer holidays, free from the stress of uni applications and paperwork.

Early Offer students also benefit from early access to JCU's support services, ensuring a seamless transition to university life.

Most of JCU’s courses across study areas like Arts, Business, Law, Engineering, Science, Information Technology, Pharmacy, and Sport and Exercise Science are included in the Early Offer Program. A full list of courses can be found here.

Courses excluded from the program include: Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Nursing Science - Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours).

Note, if you are applying to study a course which is excluded from the Early Offer Program you can still receive an early offer for another JCU course. For more details please click here or chat with a JCU Advisor.

Any domestic student graduating from Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate qualification in Australia this year can apply.

International students completing Year 12 in Australia can apply directly to JCU at any time to be considered for a conditional offer.

Real stories

"I applied for the Early Offer Program to take the stress out of the university offer process. The application process was so easy and within 48 hours of submitting it, I had an email offering me conditional acceptance to JCU. It was such a huge relief and gave me a feeling of excitement for my future. It really allowed me to focus on my studies and removed a lot of uncertainty."

Keziah Furnell
Bachelor Engineering (Honours)/Information Technology – Student

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