Are you an international student completing Year 12 in Australia? The University of Queensland offers a range of pathways to help you achieve your goals.
From application requirements and ATAR considerations to scholarships and adjustment factors, here's what you need to know before applying.
We spoke with Celeste Chen, Regional Manager for Australasia from the Future Student International Team, to answer some of the most common questions from international students who are already studying in Australia.
"I think for international students, UQ really has everything they need."
-Celeste
How do I apply to UQ?
If you're an international student graduating high school in Australia, Celeste says your application process will be the same as your domestic peers. To get into UQ, will need to apply through QTAC.
This is different for students who are looking to transfer or undertake postgraduate study, as they can apply directly to UQ.
"The online application portal link is available at the UQ study website. If you search for a certain program, there is a 'how to apply' tab, and you can always find the application link on that webpage," says Celeste.
Does my ATAR matter?
Celeste advises that your ATAR is important, even if you are applying to university as an international student completing Year 12 in Australia.
"You need to have an ATAR in order to get into UQ's degree programs," she explains.
If you have graduated from high school in another Australian state or territory, you can still apply. In fact, Celeste says many students choose to move interstate to Brisbane for university.
"I think it's because of the city itself," she says, "and, of course, our great campus.”
Are there any rank adjustments for international students completing Year 12 in Australia?
Celeste says that students looking to boost their ATAR can take advantage of adjustment factors, which can add up to five extra points to their rank.
These bonus points can be earned by completing certain subjects during high school. Students can gain two points for completing a specialist maths subject, two points for studying a language other than English, and one point for completing one of UQ's Enhanced Studies Programs (ESP).
In most cases, these bonus points are automatically calculated, so there are no additional forms or submissions to complete. Check our admissions schemes page to see if you're eligible and what you need to do to get rank adjustments.
"UQ will always look at the adjusted rank, which is the rank with the bonus points, to determine your entry," says Celeste.
Even better, UQ allows you to use your adjusted rank for any program. For quota programs, this adjusted rank is used in the admissions process, although additional selection considerations may apply in some circumstances.
Are there any scholarships for international students already studying in Australia?
There are plenty of opportunities for international students already studying in Australia to get extra support during their studies. Celeste says students should check the scholarships page to see which ones are relevant for them.
"You can search by type of student, international or domestic, and level of study, graduate or postgraduate, and also specific study areas," she says.
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“When a student receives an email from us confirming their eligibility into a certain program, the scholarship letter is sent at the same time. All the student needs to do is accept both the offer letter and the scholarship offer," Celeste explains.
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