Australia, Queensland, Brisbane
Here is all you need to know as an international student!
About University of Queensland in Australia
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world. UQ ranks among the world’s top universities, as measured by several key independent rankings, including the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2020 (31)*, U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2020 (36), the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities 2019 (39), QS World University Rankings 2021 (46), Academic Ranking of World Universities 2019 (54), and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020 (62).
The Student Employability Centre provides students with opportunities, choices and support that will enable them to achieve their individual aspirations, to become leaders in their chosen fields and to positively impact on the society in which they live. In addition to flexibility in program choice, students can enjoy a wide range of activities during their studies, including global experiences, participating in conferences and research opportunities, accessing more than 220 clubs and societies, and making use of a wide range of sporting and cultural facilities.
In 2019, the University had more than 55,300 students including 16,000 international students from 134 countries. UQ’s more than 18,600 postgraduate students include one of Australia's largest PhD cohorts, celebrating its 15,400th PhD graduation in 2020. UQ is continually discovering and practicing innovative approaches to fostering student retention and employability. We work towards achieving our strategic objectives by partnering with students to develop new initiatives to enhance the student experience.
Tuition costs at the University of Queensland for international students
The University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia offers a variety of academic programs for international students, and costs vary by program and degree. Below are approximate estimates of annual tuition fees for 2024 in Australian dollars:Undergraduate programmes:
Sciences and Arts: Costs range between 36,000 and 44,000 Australian dollars per year.Engineering:About A$46,000 per year.
Medicine:Costs reach 80,000 Australian dollars annually.
Health Sciences: Costs range between 38,000 and 50,000 AUD per year.
Master's programmes:
Master's in Engineering:about 44,000 Australian dollars per year.Master of Business Administration:about 42,000 AUD per year.
Master of Science: Costs range between 38,000 and 45,000 AUD per year.
Doctoral programs:
Doctorate in Engineering: Costs range between 36,000 and 42,000 Australian dollars per year.Doctorate in Health Sciences:About 38,000 Australian dollars per year.
For more details on the exact costs for different programs, you can visit the University of Queensland tuition fees for international students page.
Additional notes:
The costs mentioned are approximate and may change based on the academic year and specialization selected.Scholarships:The university offers many scholarships for international students to reduce costs.
Living costs:In addition to tuition fees, living costs must be taken into account, which may range between 20,000 and 25,000 AUD per year.
Requirements for University of Queensland in Australia
To be considered for an offer to a program, you'll need to meet all the entry requirements.
Check the program page and select your qualification for specific entry requirements.
For all our programs, you need to:
- complete a qualification accepted by UQ – Queensland Year 12 or an equivalent qualification
- achieve the minimum entry score
- satisfy any subject prerequisites
- meet the English language requirements
- successfully complete any program-specific application requirements.
Some programs have a quota, which means there are limited places available. As entry is competitive, meeting the minimum entry requirements for these programs does not guarantee admission. For programs without a quota, UQ offers places to all applicants who meet the program's minimum entry requirements.
Some programs also have inherent requirements that you must meet to be able to graduate.
Qualification
To be offered a place in an undergraduate program, you need to have successfully completed Queensland Year 12, or a qualification equivalent to Queensland Year 12, with the required minimum entry score for the program you're interested in studying.
You may also be considered if you have studied a diploma, advanced diploma, or a year or more of tertiary study.
Minimum entry score
A minimum entry score is the lowest score you need to achieve to be considered for a place in a program.
This score is displayed in different ways, depending on the studies you have completed:
Australian Year 12, International Baccalaureate or New Zealand NCEA studies
You must achieve the required ATAR score, Queensland rank or IB score for your preferred UQ program if you are currently studying:
- Australian Year 12 (or equivalent)
- International Baccalaureate, or
- National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 in New Zealand.
International studies equivalent to Australian Year 12
If you're currently completing your senior schooling overseas, you must achieve the equivalent of the required entry score for your preferred UQ program.
Non-school leavers
If you’re not a current school leaver, we’ll assess your application based on any study you have completed since finishing high school.
Prerequisites
Some undergraduate programs have subject prerequisites – specific subjects you must have studied to gain admission. Prerequisites help ensure that you have an appropriate level of subject area knowledge when you start the program.
Subject prerequisites are listed as Queensland Year 12 General subjects, but you may be able to meet them if you've studied equivalent subjects at an interstate or overseas high school, at university or through a bridging program.
Some programs also have recommended knowledge areas. These aren't compulsory, but we recommend them to ensure you're in the best possible position to understand program material.
If you’re not currently studying Year 12 (or equivalent), your application will be assessed to determine whether you have met the required prerequisites.
English language requirements
All applicants have to meet our English language requirements. For most programs, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements, but some programs have higher requirements.
There are many ways you can meet English requirements, including previous study, English language tests and work experience.
How to meet English language requirements
Need help meeting the entry requirements?
Our pathway options can help you meet the qualification, minimum entry score, subject prerequisite or English language requirements for your preferred program.
If you're studying Year 12 in Australia, you may be eligible for admission schemes to help boost your entry score.
Program-specific requirements
Some programs have program-specific entry requirements, such as entry tests, auditions or interviews. Check your program entry requirements for details.
If you're applying for the Doctor of Medicine, there's a specific application process to follow.
Find out about applying for the Doctor of Medicine
Inherent requirements
Some programs also have inherent requirements you must meet to be able to graduate. These requirements are core activities, tasks or skills that are essential to the program.
Before you apply for a program that has inherent requirements, it’s important to read through them carefully and think about whether you’ll be able to meet them.
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Undergraduate admissions
Study your first university degree, or find a new direction for a career change.
- Choose your program: Find a program to match your interests, passions or career goals.
- Review entry requirements: You need to meet all entry requirements to be considered for an offer.
- Review admission schemes: Improve your chances of getting in through adjustments and other schemes.
- Consider your pathway options: If you need help meeting entry requirements, there are pathways available.
- Review fees and financial support: Understand your study costs and the financial help that's available.
- Check credit eligibility: You may be eligible for credit for previous university, IB or other study.
- Submit your application: How to complete and submit your application.
- Respond to your offer: How you can respond if you receive an offer to study at UQ.
- Get ready for UQ: Your next steps to get ready to study at UQ.
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