What are the English language proficiency requirements?

Students must demonstrate that their current level of English language proficiency meets the University's English language requirements. 
 
For entry into an RHD program, students must provide evidence that they have either: 
  • been a resident in a country for 10 years or more where English is the principal language, or can provide evidence of work in an English speaking professional environment for a sustained period; or
  • completed study for two years, in the five years prior to commencement at UQ, in a recognised degree program at an accredited university where English is the primary language of instruction and assessment; or
  • achieved the following scores in English tests recognised by the University:
 
For commencement in 2012:

Test Minimum Overall Score Minimum Writing Score/TWE/ Essay Rating
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) 6.5* 6.0* (academic module)
TOEFL (Computerised Test of English as a Foreign Language) 237 4.5
TOEFL (Paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) 570 5.0
TOEFL (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) 90 21

* Research Higher Degree in the Health Sciences where research is undertaken in a clinical placement setting: IELTS only with overall band score of 7, with a score of 7 in each sub-band of listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Test results are valid for two years from the date of the test, and must be valid upon commencement at UQ. Institutional test results are unacceptable for entry.
 
 
For commencement in 2013:
Test
Minimum Overall Score
Minimum Additional Scores
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)
6.5*
6.0* in every sub-band (academic module)
TOEFL (Paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language)
570
5.0 in TWE (written), and 54 in reading & listening
TOEFL (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language) 
90
21 in written, 20 in reading, listening & speaking
 
* Research Higher Degree in the Health Sciences where research is undertaken in a clinical placement setting: IELTS only with overall band score of 7, with a score of 7 in each sub-band of listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Test results are valid for two years from the date of the test, and must be valid upon commencement at UQ. Institutional test results are unacceptable for entry.
 
Improving English language skills

Students wishing to improve their English language skills can undertake intensive English language and communication training prior to commencing their RHD program at UQ’s Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ). For more information, see English language studies. UQ offers an English Language Scholarship (ELS) program to prospective international students who are applying to study for a research higher degree at UQ.

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