We offer a range of study options and pathways to help you achieve your goals.
The UQ Foundation Program is designed to enable international students to meet the minimum entry requirements for their preferred UQ undergraduate program.
Three options are available in the Foundation Program: Extended, Standard and Accelerated. The most suitable program for you will depend on your previous study and your English proficiency.
You need to achieve certain grades and a specified Grade Point Average in your Foundation Program to be eligible for entry to a UQ program*.
Students will be eligible for entry into university in the semester following graduation from the Foundation Program. Please note that entry into some undergraduate programs is only available in Semester One.
* Admission quotas apply in several programs.
Accelerated Foundation Program
The Accelerated Program is for students with higher academic results and English Language Proficiency but who have not met undergraduate admission requirements.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
St Lucia Campus
280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia,
BRISBANE,
Queensland,
4072, BRISBANE, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
30/11/2025
Start date
February 2026
St Lucia Campus
280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia,
BRISBANE,
Queensland,
4072, BRISBANE, Australia
Students must have completed Year 12.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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