Duration
Accelerated: 5 Months
Standard: 8 Months
Extended: 11 Months
Next Intake
Overview
The UQ Foundation Program is designed to enable international students to meet the minimum entry requirements for their preferred UQ undergraduate program.
Foundation Program Options
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. View entry requirements >
Foundation Program Structure
You will study five courses (subjects) for the entire duration of the Foundation Program, usually two core courses and three elective courses. You can choose your electives to meet the entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate program. Students in the Extended Program will study additional Academic English and Maths courses prior to commencing the Standard Program.
The Foundation Program is a ‘streamed’ program. A Foundation Program Stream details the core and elective courses that relate to your target undergraduate degree.
During Orientation, students will have the opportunity to choose their three electives from a limited selection according to their stream. Electives can also be changed anytime prior to the end of Week 2.
For details of Foundation Program streams, click here.
Entry to a UQ program
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.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
As a UQ College student, you will need to bring your own computer. This will allow you to fully participate in lessons, carry out self-study tasks and take computer-based assessments.
Prior to your study, you must ensure your device meet minimum specifications as outlined in our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy. You will also need to complete a BYOD agreement as a part of your orientation.
Program options
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 test result.
| Accelerated | Standard | Extended | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 5 months (18 Teaching Weeks + 1 Exam Week) | 8 months (30 Teaching Weeks + 2 Exam Weeks) | 11 months (37 Teaching Weeks + 2 Exam Weeks) |
| Contact hours per week | 25 hours | 25 hours | 20-25 hours |
Fees
All prices are in AUD.
| Tuition Fees | $41,080 |
| Enrolment Fees | $230 |
| Student Services Fees | $1,100 |
| Textbooks and Material Fee | $1,580 |
| Total | $43,990 |
Fees are payable in two instalments
| 1st instalment | $23,450 |
|---|---|
| 2nd instalment | $20,540 |
| Tuition Fees | $32,900 |
| Enrolment Fees | $230 |
| Student Services Fees | $850 |
| Textbooks and Material Fee | $1,580 |
| Total | $35,560 |
Fees are payable in two instalments
| 1st instalment | $19,110 |
|---|---|
| 2nd instalment | $16,450 |
| Tuition Fees | $22,600 |
| Enrolment Fees | $230 |
| Student Services Fees | $530 |
| Textbooks and Material Fee | $1,580 |
| Total | $24,940 |
Fees are payable in two instalments
| 1st instalment | $13,640 |
|---|---|
| 2nd instalment | $11,300 |
| Enrolment period | Tuition | Student services & materials | Total fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 weeks | $2,400 | $125 | $2,525 |
| 10 weeks | $4,800 | $250 | $5,050 |
| 15 weeks | $7,200 | $375 | $7,575 |
| 20 weeks | $9,600 | $500 | $10,100 |
| 25 weeks | $12,000 | $625 | $12,625 |
| 30 weeks | $14,400 | $750 | $15,150 |
| 35 weeks | $16,800 | $875 | $17,675 |
| 40 weeks | $19,200 | $1000 | $20,200 |
| 45 weeks | $21,600 | $1,125 | $22,725 |
| Health insurance fees (see below) | $642 for 12 months |
| Biology field trip (for onshore Biology students only) | $200 |
Health insurance fees
If you are coming to Australia on a Student Visa you need to purchase and maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). OSHC is insurance that helps cover the cost of basic medical care you may need in Australia.
We can organise Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full length of your Foundation Program and your undergraduate degree at UQ. If you arrange your OSHC through UQ, we will organise cover with our preferred provider, Allianz Global Assistance. When you accept your offer for the Foundation Program, you will need to pay an OSHC fee. You will then receive your policy number and details in your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)For full details of what is covered visit: allianzassistancehealth.com.au/en/student-visa-oshc/cover
Alternatively you can also organise your own OSHC through any other government-approved provider. When you accept your Foundation Program offer, you will need to provide evidence of your OSHC before we can send you a CoE.
Dates
Foundation Program Key Dates | ||
Next Intake 2024 | Next Intake 2025 | |
Accelerated Foundation Program | ||
Applications close: | 22 July 2024 | 3 January 2025 |
Start date: | 2 September 2024 | 10 February 2025 |
Completion date: | 14 February 2025 | 18 July 2025 |
Pathway onto The University of Queensland: | Semester 1 2025 | Semester 2 2025 |
Standard Foundation Program | ||
Applications close: | 26 August 2024 | 3 January 2025 |
Start date: | 7 October 2024 | 10 February 2025 |
Completion date: | 4 July 2025 | 7 November 2025 |
Pathway onto The University of Queensland: | Semester 2 2025 | Semester 1 2026 |
Extended Foundation Program | ||
Applications close: | Applications closed |
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Start date: | 26 August 2024 |
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Completion date: | 4 July 2025 |
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Pathway onto The University of Queensland: | Semester 2, 2025 |
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Entry requirements
English entry requirements
Select English test:
Academic entry requirements
Please refer to pages 10 and 11 in the Foundation Program brochure at the top of this page for academic entry requirements.
Don't have your English Language Proficiency test results?
Course information
Students in the Foundation Program will study two core courses and three elective courses. You can choose your electives to meet the entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate program.
Students in the Extended Program will study additional Academic English and Maths courses prior to commencing the Standard Program.
A Humanities stream is also recommended for students who intend to study in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Assessment
Your teachers will monitor your academic progress throughout the program and provide you with regular feedback and guidance. Students also have full access to the University’s excellent learning support services.
Assessment items may include exams, individual and group assignments, research projects, laboratory practicals, and seminar presentations. Your final result in a course will be based on all assessment items. All courses are graded on the UQ 7–point scale:
| SCALE | GRADE | RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | High distinction | 85 – 100% |
| 6 | Distinction | 75 – 84% |
| 5 | Credit | 65 – 74% |
| 4 | Pass / Competent | 50 – 64% |
| 3 | Marginal Fail | 47 – 49% |
| 2 | Fail | 25 – 46% |
| 1 | Low fail | 0 – 24% |
Related courses
- If you are seeking entry to a university, take a PTE-A Test with us
- If you are seeking entry to a specific program at UQ, you can apply for a package offer
- If you do not have the entrance score for Bridging English, you can take our Integrated English course
- If you go on to a degree program at UQ, you can attend free English for Academic Communication courses to support your studies.
Get in touch
info@uqcollege.uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3346 6770
UQ College
The University of Queensland
The Sir Llew Edwards Building
University Drive
St Lucia QLD 4072 Australia
