Aerospace Gateway Schools Program

Direct Entry scheme into UQ programs for students of Aerospace Gateway Schools

The Aerospace Gateway Schools Direct Entry scheme enables direct entry for Year 12 students into the following programs at The University of Queensland:

Bachelor of Engineering
Bachelor of Information Technology

In years to date, the partnership has enabled many talented students to gain entry to Aerospace-related programs at The University of Queensland, providing them with a strong foundation for careers in the aerospace industry.

Key points:

A total of 25 direct entry places are available under the Aerospace Gateway Schools scheme
Students require HAs in five subjects to be eligible
Students are not required to have studied Aerospace-related material at school, however they must meet the prerequisites for the program/s to which they are applying
Students interested in enrolling in the Bachelor of Engineering are eligible for all specialisations e.g. civil engineering, not just Aerospace-related specialisations
Applications must be endorsed by the School Principal and mailed to Education Queensland’s Head of Department, Aerospace Industries by 09 September 2011
Each school can submit up to three applications.

Information sheet and application form are available here.

Visits from UQ academic staff to Aerospace Gateway Schools in June – September 2011

The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology is currently organising visits from some of our senior academic staff to each Aerospace Gateway School, to provide a presentation about career and study pathways and exciting research in Aerospace and related fields.

To arrange a visit, or if you have any queries about the Direct Entry scheme, please contact Mrs Gail Smith at g.smith2@uq.edu.au or on (07) 3365 3853.