University of Queensland 2027 International Entry Scores: Gaokao Requirements from 60 to 92, Computer Science and Engineering 75, IELTS 6.5
UQ's 2027 international undergraduate minimum entry score guide, published September 2026, lists gaokao requirements by program: 60 for Arts and Music, 70–75 for most programs, 80 for Mathematics, 90 for Advanced Science and 92 for Mathematics with a Master of Data Science; Law, Dentistry, Medicine and others are N/A. Minimum English is IELTS 6.5 with 6 in each band.
The University of Queensland (UQ) published its 2027 international undergraduate minimum entry score guide in September 2026. It lists minimum requirements by program for ATAR, A-Level, IB and other qualifications, including China's gaokao, and applies only to international students starting in 2027.
Gaokao requirements for selected programs (the guide's "Chinese GaoKao" column)
- 60: Bachelor of Arts; Music (plus an audition, interview and musicianship test).
- 70: Agribusiness, Agricultural Science, Environmental Management, Veterinary Technology, Wildlife Science, Communication, Criminology, Journalism, Social Science, Business Management, Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management, Primary Education, Social Work, Health, Sport and Physical Education, and others.
- 72: Urban Planning, Biomedical Science, Exercise and Sport Sciences, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Science.
- 75: Architectural Design, Design, International Studies, Commerce, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering (Honours), Information Technology, Nursing, Psychological Science.
- 80: Mathematics; 90: Advanced Science (Honours); 92: Mathematics and Master of Data Science.
- N/A (no direct entry with the gaokao): Veterinary Science, Advanced Humanities, Advanced Business, Advanced Finance and Economics, Laws, PPE, Computer Science with a Master of Data Science or Cyber Security, the Engineering bachelor's–master's, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Dental Science, Midwifery, Nutrition with Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology and Medicine (provisional entry), among others.
The guide does not explain how gaokao scores are converted; check with the conversion tool on UQ's program pages before applying. Programs marked with an asterisk have quotas and are very competitive, so the figures are a guide only.
Tuition (2027 first-year indicative fees, AUD)
- Arts, Communication, Education, Social Work and similar: A$48,080; Commerce, Economics, Laws, Agriculture, Mathematics, Science: A$56,800; Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Biomedical Science, Pharmacy and similar: A$60,952; Medicine: A$109,328.
English requirements
- Minimum: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening (or equivalent).
- Some programs have higher-than-minimum English requirements; see each program page.
Other requirements and pathways
- Applicants need five things: Queensland Year 12 or equivalent, the minimum entry score, prerequisite subjects, the required English level, and any program-specific application requirements.
- Medicine requires the UCAT ANZ in the year of application plus an interview; Veterinary Science requires the Casper situational judgement test.
- Students who miss the academic requirements can take the UQ Foundation Program, which guarantees entry to many UQ degrees on completion; Bridging English is available for those below the English requirement.
Sources: UQ 2027 international minimum entry score guide. Check the official sources for the latest policy.