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Key dates to study in 2027

Apply through SATAC	Opens Monday, 3 August 2026 Early bird closes: 30 September 2026
Trial Exams	School-dependent Usually runs late September to early October.
Final Exams	Monday, 2 November – Friday, 13 November 2026
ATAR Released	Mid-December No confirmed date yet
Uni offers	January 2027.
Preference changes	open until 6 January (11:59pm Adelaide time)
CDU TAFE 2027 open for application	General applications via SATAC open alongside higher education on 3 August 2026, with rolling enrolments continuing into early 2027.

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Where will your studies take you?

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Always turning ideas into art?

For creatives who see the world in colour and ideas, from designing buildings to curating gallery walls, CDU is for you.

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Always spotting patterns in numbers?

If you’ve got a head for numbers and a mind for money, this one’s for you.

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Curious about what really drives digital worlds?

Tech is basically your first language. You’re curious, always connected and might just build the next big thing from your laptop.

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Feel responsible for the world around you?

You care deeply about the planet, and want to take part in protecting it.

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Passionate about equality and helping others?

You believe in fairness and want to stand up for people and communities.

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Find purpose in helping people feel seen and heard?

You’ve always been the one checking in, cheering up and caring big.

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Made for moments that matter?

You’re calm in chaos, quick to act and big on health and wellbeing.

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Does sharing knowledge energise you?

You light up when others learn something new, especially when you’re the one teaching it.

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