Bridging English entry requirements

Entry requirements

You need to meet the academic requirements for entry to the UQ program and be within the specified range of English language proficiency for that program. Minimum entry is IELTS 5.0 or recognised equivalent for most programs, with some programs requiring a higher level.

^{S: Speaking, L: Listening, R: Reading, W: Writing}

BE entry and exit requirements for UQ programs that require Academic IELTS 6.5 (no score less than 6.0) or equivalent

	Weeks	IELTS	TOEFL iBT^	Pearson	Cambridge	Duolingo English Test^^
BE 30*	30	5.0, no sub-score less than 5	56 S:15, L:12, R:12, W:17	42, no sub-score less than 42	154, no sub-score less than 154	85 S:85, L:85, R:85, W:80
BE 25*	25	5.5, no sub-score less than 5	70 S:15, L:12, R:12, W:17	49, no sub-score less than 42	162, no sub-score less than 154	100 S:85, L:85, R:85, W:80
BE 20*	20	5.5, no sub-score less than 5.5	70 S:17, L:17, R:17, W:19	49, no sub-score less than 49	162, no sub-score less than 162	100 S:95, L:95, R:100, W:95
BE 15*	15	6.0, no sub-score less than 5.5	78 S:17, L:17, R:17, W:19	60, no sub-score less than 49	169, no sub-score less than 162	110 S:95, L:95, R:100, W:95
BE 10**	10	6.0, writing 6.0, no other sub-score skill less than 5.5	78 S:17, L:17, R:17, W:21	60, S:49, L:49, R:49, W:60	169, S:162, L:162, R:162, W:169	110 S:95, L:95, R:100, W:110

^{*The BEP 30, 25, 20 and 15-week pathways are not available for UQ programs that require a minimum entry score higher than 6.5.}

^{**Academic IELTS overall score: Not more than 0.5 band below the specified UQ program requirement. Academic IELTS sub-band scores: If specified for a UQ degree program, not more than 0.5 band below the sub-band requirement. If not specified, no more than one band below the UQ degree program overall band requirement. Please ensure you refer to the specific UQ entry requirements for your chosen program.}

^{^UQ College and The University of Queensland only recognise TOEFL iBT with section scores reported on a 1-30 scale. We do not recognise:}

^{TOEFL iBT with section scores reported on a 1-6 scale}
^{TOEFL iBT Home Edition}
^{TOEFL ITP.}

^{To ensure your TOEFL iBT result is valid for Australian visa purposes, you must select 'Taking TOEFL for Australia' when registering for your test.}

^{^^Duolingo English Test results are currently only accepted by UQ College and can not be used for direct entry to The University of Queensland.}

Exit requirement for UQ entry: You must achieve a minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all four macro skills for UQ programs requiring Academic IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing).