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.
Extended Foundation Program
The Extended Program will benefit students who need to improve their academic English and Math skills prior to undertaking the Standard Program.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
St Lucia Campus
280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia,
BRISBANE,
Queensland,
4072, BRISBANE, Australia
Year 11 ? 7.0 and above (4 academic subjects)
Minimum English results for Foundation Program
IELTS 5.0; No band less than 4.5
TOEFL (iBT): 56 (Speaking 13; Listening 9; Reading 9; Writing 15)
GCE O Levels: C
HKDSE: Level 2
PTE: Overall 42 No scores less than 36
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall 154 (other scores 147 or above)
Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall 154 (other scores 147 or above)
ICTE English Language Course: GE 4 Overall grade of 4
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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