The University of Queensland (UQ) Admission

University of Queensland Intake

The University of Queensland offers multiple annual intakes for international students, allowing flexibility in choosing a suitable start date. Exact application timelines vary by study level and program, so applicants are advised to check the official UQ website for updated deadlines.

University of Queensland Fees

Below is a quick overview of the approximate tuition fees across major program levels at the University of Queensland, giving you a basic idea of the expected costs before viewing individual course-specific fees.

University of Queensland Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Programs:

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  Applicants must have completed a recognised senior secondary qualification equivalent to Australian Year to be considered for admission.
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  Students who do not directly meet academic or English requirements may apply through approved pathway options such as UQ College foundation or diploma programs.
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  International applicants educated outside an English-medium system must meet UQ’s English language standards through an accepted test or an approved English-language program.

Postgraduate Coursework Programs:

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  Admission requires a completed bachelor’s degree or an equivalent international qualification from a recognised institution.
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  Some programs specify additional prerequisites, such as discipline-specific background or relevant professional experience, which are outlined on individual program pages.

Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Programs:

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  Eligibility generally requires a qualification comparable to an Australian bachelor’s degree with honours, or a relevant master’s degree that includes formal research training.
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  Selection is based on academic performance, research capability, alignment of the proposed project with UQ’s research areas, and the availability of suitable supervision.

English Language Requirements:

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  For most undergraduate programs: the minimum requirement is IELTS overall 6.5, with specific score expectations depending on the course.
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  For postgraduate coursework: the standard requirement is IELTS overall 6.5, though some fields may require higher scores.
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  For research degrees: many programs expect higher levels of proficiency; for example, some HDR areas require IELTS overall 7.0 with minimum sub-scores set per faculty.

University of Queensland Scholarship for International Students

UQ International Excellence Scholarship

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  25% tuition-fee reduction per semester, for the duration of the eligible coursework program.
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  International students must apply full-time to an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program
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  Applicants must not already be receiving another UQ tuition-fee reduction or full sponsorship.

UQ International High Achievers Scholarship

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  20% tuition-fee reduction per semester for up to four years or duration of the program if shorter.
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  International students applying for full-time study in eligible undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs must hold an offer of admission to be considered.

International Onshore Merit Scholarship

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  $10,000 tuition fee reduction
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  Applied over the first two semesters
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  Open to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students across all study areas

International Student Scholarship (for hardship/ financial need) 

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  The grant amount varies and is offered for one year.
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  International students enrolled full-time in any undergraduate program must demonstrate temporary and unexpected financial hardship.
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  Must not have received similar assistance in the same year