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 Australian 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 : Comments in September.

While May intakes are rare, some universities may offer mid-year intakes around this period, mainly 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 Australian universities directly to inquire about specific intake periods and application deadlines for your desired program.