Extended: 11 months
Standard: 8 months
Accelerated: 5 months
Dates
Extended: January/June
Standard: March/September
Accelerated: September
Overview
The UQ Foundation Program is designed to enable international students to meet the minimum entry requirements for their preferred UQ undergraduate program.
Foundation Program Options
Three options are available in the Foundation Program: Extended, Standard and Accelerated. The most suitable program for you will depend on your previous study and your English proficiency. View entry requirements >
Foundation Program Structure
You will study five courses (subjects) for the entire duration of the Foundation Program, usually two core courses and three elective courses. You can choose your electives to meet the entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate program. Students in the Extended Program will study additional Academic English and Maths courses prior to commencing the Standard Program.
The Foundation Program is a ‘streamed’ program. A Foundation Program Stream details the core and elective courses that relate to your target undergraduate degree.
During Orientation, students will have the opportunity to choose their three electives from a limited selection according to their stream. Electives can also be changed anytime prior to the end of Week 2.
For details of Foundation Program streams, click here.
Entry to a UQ program
You need to achieve certain grades and a specified Grade Point Average in your Foundation Program to be eligible for entry to a UQ program*.
Students will be eligible for entry into university in the semester following graduation from the Foundation Program. Please note that entry into some undergraduate programs is only available in Semester One.
* Admission quotas apply in several programs.
IT Requirements
For face-to-face classes, we recommend you bring your laptop to class if you have one.
For online classes, you will need your own computer, a webcam, microphone and reliable internet access.
Program options
Three options are available in the Foundation Program: Extended, Standard and Accelerated.
The most suitable program for you will depend on your previous study and your English proficiency test result.
| Extended | Standard | Accelerated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees | $39,970 | $32,280 | $22,680 |
| Start of study | January or June | March or September | September |
| End of study | November or June | November or June | January |
| Contact hours | 20-25 hours/week | 25 hours/week | 25 hours/week |
| Duration | 11 months | 8 months | 5 months |
Fees
All prices are in AUD.
| Tuition Fees | $37,200 |
| Enrolment Fees | $220 |
| Student Services Fees | $1,050 |
| Textbooks and Material Fee | $1,500 |
| Total | $39,970 |
Fees are payable in two instalments
| 1st instalment | $21,370 |
|---|---|
| 2nd instalment | $15,830 |
| Tuition Fees | $38,680 |
| Enrolment Fees | $220 |
| Student Services Fees | $1,050 |
| Textbooks and Material Fee | $1,500 |
| Total | $41,450 |
Fees are payable in two instalments
| 1st instalment | $22,110 |
|---|---|
| 2nd instalment | $19,340 |
| Tuition Fees | $29,760 |
| Enrolment Fees | $220 |
| Student Services Fees | $800 |
| Textbooks and Material Fee | $1,500 |
| Total | $32,280 |
Fees are payable in two instalments
| 1st instalment | $17,400 |
|---|---|
| 2nd instalment | $14,880 |
| Tuition Fees | $30,950 |
| Enrolment Fees | $220 |
| Student Services Fees | $800 |
| Textbooks and Material Fee | $1,500 |
| Total | $33,470 |
Fees are payable in two instalments
| 1st instalment | $17,995 |
|---|---|
| 2nd instalment | $15,475 |
| Tuition Fees | $20,460 |
| Enrolment Fees | $220 |
| Student Services Fees | $500 |
| Textbooks and Material Fee | $1,500 |
| Total | $22,980 |
Fees are payable in two instalments
| 1st instalment | $12,450 |
|---|---|
| 2nd instalment | $8,010 |
| Tuition Fees | $21,280 |
| Enrolment Fees | $220 |
| Student Services Fees | $500 |
| Textbooks and Material Fee | $1,500 |
| Total | $23,500 |
Fees are payable in two instalments
| 1st instalment | $12,860 |
|---|---|
| 2nd instalment | $10,640 |
GE/EAP General English and English for Academic Purposes
| Enrolment period | Tuition | Student services & materials | Total fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 weeks | $2,200 | $100 | $2,300 |
| 10 weeks | $4.400 | $200 | $4,600 |
| 15 weeks | $6,600 | $300 | $6,900 |
| 20 weeks | $8,800 | $400 | $9,200 |
| 25 weeks | $11,000 | $500 | $11,500 |
| 30 weeks | $13,200 | $600 | $13,800 |
| 35 weeks | $15,400 | $700 | $16,100 |
| 40 weeks | $17,600 | $800 | $18,400 |
| 45 weeks | $19,800 | $900 | $20,700 |
| Enrolment period | Tuition | Student services & materials | Total fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 weeks | $2,300 | $100 | $2,400 |
| 10 weeks | $4,600 | $200 | $4,800 |
| 15 weeks | $6,900 | $300 | $7,200 |
| 20 weeks | $9,200 | $400 | $10,300 |
| 25 weeks | $11,500 | $500 | $12,000 |
| 30 weeks | $13,800 | $600 | $14,400 |
| 35 weeks | $16,100 | $700 | $16,800 |
| 40 weeks | $18,400 | $800 | $19,200 |
| 45 weeks | $20,700 | $900 | $21,600 |
| Health insurance fees (see below) | $642 for 12 months |
| Biology field trip (for onshore Biology students only) | $200 |
Health insurance fees
If you are coming to Australia on a Student Visa you need to purchase and maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). OSHC is insurance that helps cover the cost of basic medical care you may need in Australia.
We can organise Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full length of your Foundation Program and your undergraduate degree at UQ. If you arrange your OSHC through UQ, we will organise cover with our preferred provider, Allianz Global Assistance. When you accept your offer for the Foundation Program, you will need to pay an OSHC fee. You will then receive your policy number and details in your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)For full details of what is covered visit: allianzassistancehealth.com.au/en/student-visa-oshc/cover
Alternatively you can also organise your own OSHC through any other government-approved provider. When you accept your Foundation Program offer, you will need to provide evidence of your OSHC before we can send you a CoE.
Dates
Foundation Program Dates 2022
| Extended | Standard | Accelerated | UQ program entry |
|---|---|---|---|
13 January 2022 – 2 December 2022 30 June 2022 – 16 June 2023 | 31 March 2022 – 2 December 2022 15 September 2022 – 16 June 2023 | 8 September 2022 – 10 February 2023 | February 2023 and July 2023 |
Foundation Program Dates 2023
To be confirmed by 31 May 2022
Entry requirements
English entry requirements
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Academic entry requirements
Find your country in this list and read the entry requirements >
Don't have your English Language Proficiency test results?
Course information
Students in the Foundation Program will study two core courses and three elective courses. You can choose your electives to meet the entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate program.
Students in the Extended Program will study additional Academic English and Maths courses prior to commencing the Standard Program.
A Humanities stream is also recommended for students who intend to study in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Assessment
Your teachers will monitor your academic progress throughout the program and provide you with regular feedback and guidance. Students also have full access to the University’s excellent learning support services.
Assessment items may include exams, individual and group assignments, research projects, laboratory practicals, and seminar presentations. Your final result in a course will be based on all assessment items. All courses are graded on the UQ 7–point scale:
| SCALE | GRADE | RANGE |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | High distinction | 85 – 100% |
| 6 | Distinction | 75 – 84% |
| 5 | Credit | 65 – 74% |
| 4 | Pass / Competent | 50 – 64% |
| 3 | Marginal Fail | 47 – 49% |
| 2 | Fail | 25 – 46% |
| 1 | Low fail | 0 – 24% |
Related courses
- If you are seeking entry to a university, take an Academic IELTS test with us
- If you are seeking entry to a specific program at UQ, you can apply for a package offer
- If you go on to a degree program at UQ, you can attend free English for Academic Communication courses to support your studies.
Get in touch
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Phone: +61 7 3346 6770
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The University of Queensland
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