Entry requirements for international students

For entry into programs at The University of Queensland, applicants must meet both academic and English language proficiency requirements.

Applicants must also have:

Completed recognised upper secondary or equivalent Year 12 studies to the required standard. Please note a small number of programs have limited (quota) places available. In these instances the required standard is a minimum and a higher standard may be required to gain entry. To discover which programs are quota restricted, please click here.
Satisfied English language requirements. Please carefully check these requirements as a small number of programs require higher levels of English language proficiency.
Satisfied individual program requirements (i.e. specific subject prerequisites, audition or interview). Find out specific program requirements on the relevant program page on the Programs and Courses website.

View the minimum entry requirements for a number of international qualifications.

Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Students meeting minimum entry requirements as outlined above will gain entry to the University's undergraduate programs, except for those which are quota limited.

Entry scores (OP, TER or ITI) for Year 12 (in Australia) International applicants
Please see the table of OP requirements for International students for entry into UQ undergraduate programs.

Students who do not meet these criteria may consider taking the Foundation year bridging course, Certificate IV in University Preparation, offered by International Education Services (IES).

English language training
A range of English language training programs are available through the University's Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ).

For further information, email www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry (online enquiry form)

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Admission prerequisites for International undergraduate students This table shows some popular qualifications and their courses equivalent to the Australian Yr 12 prerequisites stated on the specific program page. Further information about demonstrating English language proficiency can be found on the
Minimum Australian Year 12 equivalent studies Country Equivalent ...
UQ Foundation year The University of Queensland recognises the Certificate IV in University Preparation as the foundation year for international students entry into the first year of all undergraduate programs entry to The University of Queensland. ...
Visas and related requirements All international students applying to study in Australia must have a student visa and understand their rights and responsibilities.
English language requirements You must have a certain standard of English language proficiency before you can commence an academic program at UQ ...