BE dates
To ensure you are able to receive your Student Visa in time to start class, Offshore students need toaccept their offer 8 weeks prior to start date and Onshore students 2 weeks prior to start date. Late arrivals will not be accepted.
For Entry to UQ in Semester 2, 2025
| IELTS score | Program | BE Advantage (recommended) | BE Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.5 | BE 20 weeks | 6 January 2025 – 30 May 2025 | 17 February 2025 – 11 July 2025 |
| 6.0 overall, no score less than 5.5 | BE 15 weeks | 17 February 2025 –30 May 2025 | 24 March 2025 – 11 July 2025 |
| 6.0 overall, 6.0 minimum for writing, no score less than 5.5 | BE 10 weeks | 24 March 2025 – 30 May 2025 | 28 April 2025 – 11 July 2025 |
For Entry to UQ in Semester 1, 2026
| IELTS score | Program | BE Advantage (recommended) | BE Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 overall, no score less than 5.0 | BE 30 weeks | 28 April 2025 – 12 December 2025 | 9 June 2025 – 6 February 2026 |
| 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.0 | BE 25 weeks | 9 June 2025 – 12 December 2025 | 21 July 2025 – 6 February 2026 |
| 5.5 overall, no score less than 5.5 | BE 20 weeks | 21 July 2025 – 12 December 2025 | 25 August 2025 – 6 February 2026 |
| 6.0 overall, no score less than 5.5 | BE 15 weeks | 25 August 2025 – 12 December 2025 | 6 October 2025 – 6 February 2026 |
| 6.0 overall, 6.0 minimum for writing, no score less than 5.5 | BE 10 weeks | 6 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 | 6 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 |