QIBT has three semester intakes per year: February, June and October. The scheduling of three semesters per year is another example of QIBT's innovative educational approach. QIBT students are able to fast track their studies and enter second year university ahead of other students in the traditional two semester system.

At QIBT there are different academic calendars for different programs. Please click on your program of interest to see the specific academic calendar, including orientation dates, start and end of semester and holiday periods.

Specific Program start dates:

• Mixed English and Academic Program (MEAP)
  
• Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies
• Diploma of Biosciences
• Diploma of Commerce
• Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Diploma of Engineering
• Diploma of Graphic Design
• Diploma of Hotel Management
• Diploma of Information Technology
• Associate Degree in Commerce and Business
• Postgraduate Qualifiying Program (PQP)