THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
OVERVIEW
UQ is a research university with its main campus in Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia, established in 1909 by the Queensland legislature. The Australian Research Council placed the University of Queensland in second place, overall in their recent research assessment. Standing among Australia’s top teaching and research universities, UQ has trained and collaborated with exceptional individuals for more than a century to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
With a hard focus on teaching excellence, UQ is amongst the top universities in the world and has won more national teaching awards than any other Australian institution. According to QS Top Universities ranking, QS is standing in 50th number.
CAMPUS
More than 2,000 scientists, social scientists, and engineers from many fields are drawn to UQ’s 6 faculties, 8 internationally renowned research institutions, and 100+ research centres, continuing the institution’s history of research leadership.
UQ is the ideal location for teaching, research, and study with 3 campuses and more than 40 teaching and research locations. Utilize the many amenities that UQ offers, such as the largest research library in Queensland, hundreds of excellent study spaces, several museums, a theatre, 11 college residences, and magnificent sporting facilities, such as swimming pools, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, sports fields, athletic facilities, and gymnasiums that meet Olympic standards.
ALUMNI
UQ has produced the following individuals in the past 50 years:
Three Australians of the Year, a triple Grammy winner, a triple Emmy winner, a president of another country, and two governors-general of Australia.
27 ARC Numerous Governors, Premiers, Senators, Ministers, Lord Mayors, elite sports, notable authors, ambassadors, media figures, innumerable CEOs, businesspeople, humanitarians, and philanthropists are among the Australian Laureate Fellows.
ACCEPTANCE RATE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The International Students Acceptance rate at UQ is around 40% for 2022-2023.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
If you are an International student who is planning to study at The University of Queensland, Australia. You must fulfil all entry requirements to be allowed to accept an offer to a program. Here is a detailed guide regarding the Document requirements and Academic requirements for Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS:
For each of our programs, you must:
- Finish Queensland Year 12 or an equivalent qualification that is recognized by UQ.
- Attain the entry-level minimal score.
- Fulfil any prerequisites in the subject.
- Qualify for the required English language requirements.
- Successfully satisfy any application criteria that could be program-specific.
- Additionally, you may need to fulfil inherent prerequisites that are built into some programs to graduate.
QUALIFICATION
You must have completed successfully Queensland Year 12 or a certificate comparable to Queensland Year 12 with the requisite minimum admission score for the program you want to study to be given a spot in an undergraduate program.
ENTRY-LEVEL MINIMAL SCORE
To qualify for a program you must have to obtain the minimum entry-level score. Depending on the studies you have done, multiple ways of displaying the minimal entry-level score are available;
International Baccalaureate, Year 12 in Australia
If you are enrolled in any of the following programs: Australian Year 12 (or equivalent), or International Baccalaureate, you must obtain the necessary ATAR score, Queensland rank, or IB score for your desired UQ program.
- International Studies identical to Australian Year 12
If you are presently finishing your senior year of high school abroad, you must obtain the score needed to be admitted to your desired UQ program.
- Non-school dropouts
If you haven’t finished high school yet, we’ll evaluate your application based on any coursework you’ve done since then.
SUBJECT PREREQUISITES
There are subject prerequisites for entrance to several undergraduate programs, which are particular subjects you must have studied. Prerequisites help to guarantee that you enter the program with the necessary level of subject-matter expertise.
INHERENT REQUIREMENTS
Some programs may have prerequisites that must be fulfilled to graduate. The program’s key competencies—core activities, actions, or skills—are included in these requirements.
It’s crucial to carefully examine the requirements of a program before applying for it and consider if you’ll be able to meet them.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must meet the requirements for English proficiency. You must fulfil the minimal prerequisites for the majority of programs, however, some have greater standards.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, [minimum score 64]
- Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL), [minimum 87]
- IELTS, [minimum bands required 6.5]
You can satisfy the English requirements in a variety of ways, including through prior study, English language exams, and employment.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
You must fulfil all entry requirements to be allowed to accept an offer to a program. Entry prerequisites could include:
- A prior education or work experience
- At least a 3.0-grade point average (GPA)
- English language proficiency needed
- Additional program-specific specifications.
PRIOR EDUCATION DEGREE OR WORK EXPERIENCE
Most programs require that you have earned a degree that is recognized as being on pace with an Australian bachelor’s degree. For some programs, though, the university will take into account additional relevant experience, like work experience.
UQ only accepts prior coursework from a certain set of subjects for some programs. This makes sure you have the level of subject-matter expertise needed to succeed in your program.
MINIMUM GPA
The grading systems and procedures used by various universities to calculate GPAs vary widely. A GPA of 4 is a pass, while a 7 is the highest grade on UQ’s 7-point system.
UQ will figure out your GPA using the UQ grading system when you apply. Any subpar marks will be added.
Even if your GPA falls short of the cutoff for your desired school, you should still think about applying. You might be eligible for admission to a program at a lower level in the same field.
ACADEMIC DOCUMENTATION
- Include certified copies of your academic transcripts and award certificates with your application to UQ to help establish your English language proficiency.
- English language tests must have been taken no more than two years after starting at UQ for them to be legitimate.
ADMISSION PROCESS
These steps will help you understand the stepwise admission process:
Find a program to match your interests, passions, or career goals. |
You must need to meet all the requirements to be considered for an offer. |
Improve your chances of getting in through adjustments and other schemes. |
If you need help meeting entry requirements, there are pathways available. |
Understand your study costs and the available financial help. |
You are maybe eligible for credit for a previous university, IB, or another study. |
Review your application and submit it before the last date. |
After receiving mail from UQ, respond to that offer and do what’s necessary to get ready to study at UQ. |
APPLICATION FEES:
An application fee of $150 is charged and it’s non-refundable.
TUITION FEES FOR THE POPULAR PROGRAMS AT UQ
| PROGRAMS | TUITION FEE |
| Master of Environmental Science | $44,464/ year |
| Master of Business Management | $43,200/ year |
| Bachelor of Health Sciences | $38,160/ year |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | $46,112/ year |
| Bachelor of Computer Science | $46,112/ year |
| Bachelor of Architectural Design | $41,040/ year |
| Bachelor of Biotechnology | $44,464/ year |
| Bachelor of Advanced Humanities | $34,960/ year |
| Bachelor of Journalism | $34,960/ year |
| Bachelor of Nursing | $36,816/ year |
SCHOLARSHIPS
Here is the link to the Complete Scholarship Guide available at UQ, depending on the program you are choosing to study, your academic excellence, your high creative skills, financial hardships, sporting excellence, experience, and employability.
