BE dates
To ensure students receive their Student Visa in time to start classes, we encourage students to accept the offer and pay the fees at least:
- Offshore students: 9 weeks before the start date,
- Onshore students: 2 weeks before the start date.
For Entry to UQ in Semester 2, 2026
| IELTS score | Program | BE Advantage (recommended) | BE Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.0 | BE 25 weeks | 10 November 2025 – 29 May 2026 | 5 January 2026 – 10 July 2026 |
| 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.5 | BE 20 weeks | 5 January 2026 – 29 May 2026 | 16 February 2026 – 10 July 2026 |
| 6.0 overall, no score less than 5.5 | BE 15 weeks | 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 10 weeks | 23 March 2026 – 29 May 2026 | 27 April 2026 – 10 July 2026 |
For Entry to UQ in Semester 1, 2027
| IELTS score | Program | BE Advantage (recommended) | BE Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 overall, no score less than 5.0 | BE 30 weeks | 27 April 2026 – 11 December 2026 | 8 June 2026 – 5 February 2027 |
| 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.0 | BE 25 weeks | 8 June 2026 – 11 December 2026 | 20 July 2026 – 5 February 2027 |
| 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.5 | BE 20 weeks | 20 July 2026 – 11 December 2026 | 24 August 2026– 5 February 2027 |
| 6.0 overall, no score less than 5.5 | BE 15 weeks | 24 August 2026– 11 December 2026 | 6 October 2026 – 5 February 2027 |
| 6.0 overall, 6.0 minimum for writing, no score less than 5.5 | BE 10 weeks | 6 October 2026 – 11 December 2026 | 9 November 2026 – 5 February 2027 |
For Entry to UQ in Semester 2, 2027
| IELTS score | Program | BE Advantage (recommended) | BE Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 overall, no score less than 5.0 | BE 30 weeks | 6 October 2026 – 28 May 2027 | 9 November 2026 – 9 July 2027 |
| 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.0 | BE 25 weeks | 9 November 2026 – 28 May 2027 | 4 January 2027 – 9 July 2027 |
| 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.5 | BE 20 weeks | 4 January 2027 – 28 May 2027 | 15 February 2027 – 9 July 2027 |
| 6.0 overall, no score less than 5.5 | BE 15 weeks | 15 February 2027 – 28 May 2027 | 22 March 2027 – 9 July 2027 |
| 6.0 overall, 6.0 minimum for writing, no score less than 5.5 | BE 10 weeks | 22 March 2027 – 28 May 2027 | 27 March 2027 – 9 July 2027 |