University of Queensland 2027 International Entry Scores: Gaokao Requirements from 60 to 92, Computer Science and Engineering 75, IELTS 6.5

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.

Frequently asked questions

What Gaokao entry scores does UQ list for 2027 international undergraduates?

UQ's 2027 minimum entry score guide lists Gaokao requirements from 60 to 92 by program: 60 for Bachelor of Arts and Music; 70 for programs such as Agribusiness, Journalism, Business Management and Social Work; 72 for Biomedical Science, Health Sciences, Pharmacy and the Bachelor of Science; 75 for Architectural Design, Commerce, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering (Honours), Information Technology, Nursing and Psychological Science; 80 for Mathematics; 90 for Advanced Science (Honours); 92 for Mathematics and Master of Data Science. The guide does not explain how the Gaokao values are converted, so check the conversion tool on the UQ program page.

Which UQ programs do not accept the Gaokao directly?

The guide shows N/A (Gaokao not accepted for direct entry) for programs including Veterinary Science, Law, Dentistry, Medicine (provisional entry), Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Midwifery, PPE and the combined bachelor's and master's engineering degrees. Programs marked with an asterisk have limited places and are competitive, so the listed scores are for reference only.

How much is UQ first-year tuition for the 2027 intake?

Reference first-year tuition in Australian dollars: AUD 48,080 for Arts, Communication, Education and Social Work; AUD 56,800 for Commerce, Economics, Law, Agriculture, Mathematics and the Bachelor of Science; AUD 60,952 for Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Biomedical Science and Pharmacy; AUD 109,328 for Medicine.

What English score and other requirements does UQ have?

The minimum is IELTS 6.5 overall with 6 in each of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening (or equivalent), and some programs set a higher standard. Entry also requires the equivalent of Queensland Year 12, the minimum entry score, prerequisite subjects, the English requirement and program-specific requirements. Medicine requires UCAT ANZ and an interview; Veterinary Science requires Casper. Applicants who fall short can take the UQ Foundation Program or a bridging English course.