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IELTS score requirement for The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland based in Brisbane, Queensland applies a single IELTS floor at both undergraduate and graduate level: overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0. Programme-specific minimums sit above this floor; the breakdown below lists every programme on this page that does.

Undergraduate
6.5overall band
With no band below 6.0.
CEFR B2
Per-section 6.0

Standard undergraduate admission is overall 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each subscore. The Faculty of Medicine and the School of Veterinary Science apply higher per-section minimums.

Graduate
6.5overall band
With no band below 6.0.
CEFR B2
Per-section 6.0

Standard coursework postgraduate admission is overall 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each subscore. Health Sciences programmes leading to professional registration are typically 7.0 with at least 7.0 in each section.

Last verified 2026-05-19. The figures on this page are taken from The University of Queensland's own admissions page. Verify against the official source before relying on a specific number; programme directors can revise English requirements between intakes.

Official admissions page

About UQ and its IELTS requirement

UQ is Queensland's flagship Go8 institution. Standard admission is the typical Australian 6.5 / 6.0 across both undergraduate and coursework postgraduate study; Medicine, Veterinary Science and Education raise the bar significantly with 7.0 to 7.5 overall and strict per-section floors.

Translating the published minimum into a study target

Undergraduate applicants to UQ need an overall IELTS Academic band of 6.5 with no band below 6.0. In CEFR terms this corresponds to B2. Standard undergraduate admission is overall 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each subscore. The Faculty of Medicine and the School of Veterinary Science apply higher per-section minimums.

For graduate study the institutional minimum is overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0 (CEFR B2). Standard coursework postgraduate admission is overall 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each subscore. Health Sciences programmes leading to professional registration are typically 7.0 with at least 7.0 in each section.

Programmes that raise the bar

Several UQ programmes publish IELTS thresholds that sit above the institutional minimum. The current list on this page includes Doctor of Medicine (MD) (overall 7.0), Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) (overall 7.0), Bachelor / Master of Education (overall 7.5). Treat these as the target if you are applying to one of them; the institutional minimum does not over-ride a programme-level publication.

How to prepare for the UQ IELTS minimum

A target of 6.5 (CEFR B2) is achievable for candidates with strong school-level English and 4-8 weeks of focused IELTS practice. The fastest gains usually come from Listening and Reading because the question types are predictable and trainable. Sit a full-length practice test first, identify the section that pulls your overall down most, and drill that section before scheduling the live exam.

Programme-specific IELTS minimums

These programmes publish IELTS thresholds that differ from the institutional minimum above. Verify the programme page for the most current value before you apply.

ProgrammeOverallPer-section
Doctor of Medicine (MD)7.07.0
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)7.07.0
Bachelor / Master of Education7.57.0
MBA (UQ Business School)6.56.0

Other English tests UQ accepts

TOEFL iBT 87 with W 21 / S 19 / R 19 / L 19 at the Standard level. PTE Academic 64 (no element below 60). Cambridge English C1 Advanced 176 with no skill below 169.

Alternatives and thresholds change between intakes. Confirm on the official admissions page before relying on a specific alternative test.

Common questions

What is the minimum IELTS score for The University of Queensland?
For undergraduate study at The University of Queensland, the published minimum is overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0. For graduate study, the minimum is overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0. Specific programmes can require higher; the figures here reflect the institutional baseline.
What does 'no band below 6.0' mean at UQ?
Every section of the IELTS Academic test must reach 6.0 for UQ. In practice the section that drops candidates below this floor is most often Writing, and occasionally Speaking; Listening and Reading tend to be the strongest two for international applicants. A test report with a single section below 6.0 is treated as if the overall band were also below the threshold, regardless of how high the overall actually is.
Does UQ accept other English tests besides IELTS?
Yes. TOEFL iBT 87 with W 21 / S 19 / R 19 / L 19 at the Standard level. PTE Academic 64 (no element below 60). Cambridge English C1 Advanced 176 with no skill below 169. Acceptance and thresholds for alternative tests can change from one admission cycle to the next; the The University of Queensland admissions page linked above is the authoritative source.
What if my IELTS score is below the UQ minimum?
Treat a short-fall against the UQ minimum as a four- to six-week problem, not a year-long one. Identify the section that came in lowest on your last sitting, drill it under exam conditions, and retake. The alternative paths — an accepted non-IELTS test or a pre-sessional pathway — exist but tend to be slower than a focused retake, and pre-sessional places are limited per intake.
Are there programme-specific IELTS minimums at UQ?
Yes. 4 programmes on this page publish thresholds that differ from the institutional baseline, including Doctor of Medicine (MD), Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours), Bachelor / Master of Education. The Programme-specific IELTS minimums table above shows each one. Always re-verify on the programme page before relying on a published figure — programme directors can raise minimums between intakes.

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