Australian universities typically have two primary intakes for international students: Semester 1, commencing in late February or early March, and Semester 2, starting in mid-July. Some institutions also offer a third intake, often referred to as Semester 3, with start dates in September, October, or November. However, a specific May intake is uncommon in the Australian higher education system.
For instance, RMIT University provides three Australia Intakes:
- Semester 1: Classes begin in March.
- Semester 2: Classes start in July.
- Semester 3: Select courses commence in September, October, or November Similarly, UNSW Sydney has multiple intakes Term 1: Begins in February.
- Term 2: Starts in June.
- Term 3: Commences in September.
While May intakes are rare, some universities may offer mid-year intakes around this period, primarily for postgraduate courses. For example, the University of Sydney has application deadlines for Semester 2 (July intake) programs in mid-May, indicating a mid-year start.
It's important to note that application deadlines vary by institution and program. For the July 2025 intake, deadlines range from late April to early June 2025.
Given the variability and limited availability of May intakes, I recommend contacting the admissions offices of your preferred Study in Australia universities directly to inquire about specific intake periods and application deadlines for your desired program.