BE dates
To ensure you are able to receive your Student Visa in time to start class, offshore students should accept their offer 10 weeks prior to start date and onshore students 2 weeks prior to start date.
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 10 weeks | 7 October 2025 – 12 December 2025 | 10 November 2025 – 6 February 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 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 |