UQ International Scholarships
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Use this listing to plan your research, not as confirmation of eligibility. Requirements, funding and deadlines can change. Confirm your course and current application cycle with the official provider. An unknown requirement is not a waiver.
- IELTS
- 6.5
- Components
- L 6 / R 6 / W 6 / S 6
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate
- Deadline
- Rolling with admission deadlines
Last verified: 2026-03
About UQ International Scholarships
UQ International Scholarships at the University of Queensland offer 10% to 25% tuition fee reductions for international undergraduate and postgraduate students. Multiple merit-based streams are available, including the UQ International Excellence award and the Dean's Award for International Excellence across various faculties.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 87, PTE Academic 64
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1UQ requires IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each band. This is standard for Australian Group of Eight universities — practise consistently across all four skills to meet each component minimum.
- 2Different UQ programmes may have higher IELTS requirements (e.g., some health and education programmes require 7.0+). Verify the specific requirement for your chosen programme before booking your test.
- 3UQ has rolling admissions aligned with semester start dates. Apply early with your IELTS scores to maximize your chances for scholarship funding in each intake.
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