Sir Llew Edwards Building, University Dr, St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia
Foundation studies equip international students with academic English, study skills, and subject fundamentals required for successful entry into Australian and New Zealand universities. Programs are structured as formal pathway qualifications aligned to tertiary preparation standards.
Academic Entry Requirements Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate. For Entry to UQ in Semester 1, 2026 IELTS score Program BE Advantage (recommended) BE Standard 6.0 overall, 6.0 minimum for writing, no score less than 5.5 BE 10weeks 7 October 2025 – 12 December 2025 10 November 2025 – 6February 2026 For Entry to UQ in Semester 2, 2026 IELTS score Program BE Advantage (recommended) BE Standard 5.0 overall, no score less than 5.0 BE 30 weeks 7 October 2025 – 29 May 2026 10 November 2025 – 10 July 2026 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.0 BE 25weeks 10 November 2025 – 29 May 2026 5 January 2026 – 10 July 2026 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.5 BE 20weeks 5 January 2026 – 29 May 2026 16 February 2026 – 10 July 2026 6.0 overall, no score less than 5.5 BE 15weeks 16 February 2026 – 29 May 2026 23 March 2026 – 10 July 2026 6.0 overall, 6.0 minimum for writing, no score less than 5.5 BE 10weeks 23 March 2026 – 29 May 2026 27 April 2026 – 10 July 2026
Completion leads primarily to university admission rather than direct employment. Students progress into bachelor degrees across business, engineering, health, IT, arts, and science disciplines at partner institutions.
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