If you got your QTAC application in before the early bird deadline; nice work! You’re one of 40,756 applicants who locked in the discounted application fee for 2026 admissions.

Here’s how the numbers break down:

• 28,940 Year 12 students jumped in early
• 11,816 adult applicants also secured the lower fee

Congrats early birds, that’s a lot of future tertiary students getting organised early! Now keep an eye on your preferences, stay on top of the key dates, and get ready for an exciting year ahead!

Why applying early pays off:

• You saved money on your application fee.
• You’ve kept your options open; preferences can be changed at any time.
• You’re in the system early, giving you one less thing to worry about later in Year 12 or life in general.

What’s next?

The 2026 admissions year opened on Tuesday, 5 August 2025, and QTAC applications have started off strong, increasing by 29% compared to last year.

If you’re not 100% sure about your preferences yet, that’s okay. You can keep adjusting your preferences ahead of the QTAC Offer Rounds, the first 3 changes are free! Check out our Key Info page for more due dates.

Remember: For the December Offer Round, you’ve got until 12pm, Friday 19 December 2025 to lock in your final preferences.

Need a hand with preferencing? Check out our guide on Ordering and utilising preferences for QTAC.

If you haven’t submitted your application yet, it’s not too late! Our friendly Contact Centre team can help answer your questions and guide you through the process. Give us a call on 1300 467 822 (or +61 7 3837 9573 if overseas), Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:45am–4:30pm, Wed 9am–4:30pm AEST. Or check out our blog, Hot Tips: Your ultimate guide to a successful QTAC Application.