UQ English levels: minimum and higher entry
From UQ's English Language Proficiency Table 3 (last approved 26 June 2024), linked from the UQ English language requirements page. Each cell is overall, then the per-skill minimum. TOEFL per-skill figures are listening / reading / writing / speaking. Bridging English is UQ College's course, scored as a level and a grade. Which level a program uses is set on its program page; the tables do not list example programs.
| Level | IELTS Academic | PTE Academic | TOEFL iBT | Cambridge (CES) | UQ College Bridging English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum entry | 6.5 (6.0 each) | 64 (60 each) | 87 (19 / 19 / 21 / 19) | 176 (169 each) | 4, C in each |
| Higher 6.5 | 6.5 (6.5 each) | 64 (64 each) | 87 (21 / 21 / 24 / 21) | 176 (176 each) | 4, C+ in each |
| Higher 7.0 | 7.0 (7.0 each) | 72 (72 each) | 100 (25 / 25 / 27 / 23) | 185 (185 each) | 5, B in each |
| Higher 7.5 | 7.5 (7.5 each) | 78 (78 each) | 108 (27 / 27 / 29 / 25) | 191 (191 each) | 6, B+ in each |
| Higher 8.0 | 8.0 (8.0 each) | 82 (82 each) | 115 (29 / 29 / 30 / 27) | 200 (200 each) | 7, A in each |
Which test versions UQ recognises
IELTS: IELTS Academic and IELTS for UKVI Academic are accepted, and One Skill Retake counts together with the original IELTS Academic result. IELTS Online is not recognised.
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) is recognised only with section scores on the 1–30 scale. UQ does not recognise section scores on the 1–6 scale, TOEFL iBT Home Edition or TOEFL ITP. PTE Academic and Pearson Academic UKVI are accepted; PTE Academic Online is not. Duolingo does not appear in UQ's approved test table.
To be valid, English tests must have been taken within 2 years of commencing study at UQ, and UQ verifies every result with the test provider.
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If you meet the academic entry requirements but not the English one, you can ask for a package offer when you apply to UQ: a UQ College English course plus a conditional UQ offer. Bridging English runs 10 to 30 weeks and its final assessment can satisfy the English requirement. Integrated English runs 5 to 45 weeks and ends with an approved English test.
Requirements vary by course, and UQ can change them between intakes. Always confirm the score on your course page before you book a test. Your student visa has its own English rules, set by the Department of Home Affairs.
Frequently asked questions
Does UQ accept PTE?+
Yes. The minimum is PTE Academic 64 overall with 60 in each skill. PTE Academic Online is not recognised.
Is IELTS One Skill Retake accepted at UQ?+
Yes, together with the original IELTS Academic test result.
Does UQ accept the TOEFL 1–6 scale?+
No. UQ only recognises TOEFL iBT with section scores on the 1–30 scale, and not TOEFL Home Edition.
What IELTS do I need for a master's at UQ?+
Most programs use the minimum of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in every sub-band. Programs with higher requirements need 6.5 to 8.0 in every band; the program page says which.
How long is IELTS valid for UQ?+
The test must have been taken within 2 years of commencing study at UQ.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 4 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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