Ready to apply? You need to apply online directly to UQ.
Step 1: Create an account
Create an account in UQ Online Applications.
If you can't access UQ Online Applications, contact us.
Step 2: Complete your application
Complete all details on the application form and include all required documents. You can save an incomplete form and return later.
You will need to provide a complete academic transcript and/or testamurs for any non-UQ studies. The transcript should list:
- all courses you studied
- any degrees or diplomas you were awarded.
For qualifications from outside Australia, you need to provide certified copies of your academic transcript and award.
Upload documents as PDFs to reduce their file size.
Step 3: Submit your application
When you're satisfied your application is complete, submit it.
Closing dates
Make sure you submit your application by the closing date:
- Semester 1: 31 January
- Semester 2: 30 June
- Summer Semester: 31 October.
We may consider late applications, but this can't be guaranteed.
Step 4: Manage your application
After you've submitted your application, you can log in to My Applications to:
- track the progress of your application
- upload documentation
- provide referee details
- withdraw your application
- accept, decline or defer an offer
- pay all or part of your fees
- ask a question using the messaging function.
Applications for some courses are assessed immediately. To change your preferences or update your details, use the messaging function.
What happens next
If you receive an offer to study with us, congratulations!
Once you accept your offer, we'll send you an enrolment pack with information about enrolment, fees and studying at UQ.
Now that you're a UQ student, you should also familiarise yourself with UQ's academic integrity and student conduct policies.
You can complete the application yourself or apply through an approved UQ agent near you. Applicants from certain countries must apply through an agent – our online application system will let you know if you need to do this.
If you’re studying at university overseas and want to come to UQ as an exchange student or study abroad student, go to our Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange website to find out how to apply – don't follow the instructions on this page.
Before you apply
Make sure you understand your visa situation. As a non-award student, you're only eligible for an Australian student visa if you study full-time. If you want to study part-time, you must have a different visa that lets you study in Australia.
Step 1: Create an account
Create an account in UQ Online Applications.
If you can't access UQ Online Applications, contact us.
Step 2: Complete your application
Complete all details on the application form and include all required documents. You can save an incomplete form and return later.
You will need to provide:
- a complete academic transcript and/or testamurs for any non-UQ studies
- a copy of your passport or national ID card
- evidence that you meet our English language requirements.
Upload documents as PDFs to reduce their file size.
Your academic transcript should detail:
- all of the courses you studied
- any degrees or diplomas you were awarded.
You only need to submit an academic transcript for non-UQ programs.
Provide a certified copy of your transcript as soon as it is available. Transcripts can be certified at a Student Centre, by an approved UQ agent, or by other appropriate parties.
Don't send original documents. We're not able to return them.
If you're waiting to complete your studies
If you're waiting for a transcript or your current results, you can submit your application with a note stating when your transcript is likely to be available. Forward a certified copy of your transcript as soon as you receive it.
When you forward your transcript, you need to clearly:
- mark it with your UQ student number (if you know it), family name, first name, date of birth, and the UQ program you have applied for
- state that you have already submitted an application.
Step 3: Submit your application
When you're satisfied your application is complete, submit it.
You'll need to pay a A$100 fee for each application you submit. This fee can't be refunded.
Closing dates
Make sure you submit your application by the closing date:
- Semester 1: 30 November of the previous year
- Semester 2: 31 May of the same year.
We may consider late applications, but this can't be guaranteed.
Step 4: Manage your application
UQ International Admissions will assess your application.
You'll be contacted through UQ Online Applications with any updates or requests for additional information. If you didn't apply through UQ Online Applications, you'll be contacted by email.
After you've submitted your application, you can log in to My Applications to:
- track the progress of your application
- upload documentation
- provide referee details
- withdraw your application
- accept, decline or defer an offer
- pay all or part of your fees
- view your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- ask a question using the messaging function.
Applications for some courses are assessed immediately. To change your preferences or update your details, use the messaging function.
Enquiries
For enquiries about the status of your application, email applicationstatus@uq.edu.au and include your:
- full name
- date of birth
- student number (if you know it).
What happens next
If you receive an offer to study at UQ, congratulations! Your offer letter will tell you how to pay your fees and other information about studying at UQ.
If you're studying full-time, make sure you apply for your visa as soon as you receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from UQ.
Learn more about student visas
Now that you're a UQ student, you should also familiarise yourself with UQ's academic integrity and student conduct policies.