University of Queensland

In Brisbane, Queensland. Established 1909. A member of the Group of Eight research universities.

What you need to get in

Minimum IELTS overall

6.5

Undergraduate and postgraduate

Minimum PTE Academic

Undergraduate and postgraduate

Yearly fees

A$44k to 56k

A year, for international students

Many courses ask for more than this. Nursing, teaching and law often want half a band to a full band higher, and some set a minimum for each skill. These figures are a guide, checked in August 2026, so read the English requirement on your own course page too.

To see where your English sits today, take a free PTE practice test or IELTS practice test.

About UQ

Sector

Public

Campuses

St Lucia, Herston, Gatton

Known for

Biomedical science, Agriculture, Mining engineering, Business

Official website

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