English language proficiency entry requirements
Click the courses below to see the entry requirements
Students must demonstrate that their current level of English language proficiency meets the University's English proficiency policy. There are different ways you can meet our English requirements.
General English (GE)
Students are tested on the first day of their course to determine their GE class level
Advanced English Communication Skills (AECS)
S: Speaking, L: Listening, R: Reading, W: Writing
| Test | Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sub Scores |
|---|---|---|
| ICTE | GE 6 or higher | N/A |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)* | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| TOEFL IBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language)* | 78 | S:17 L:17 R:17 W:19 |
| Pearson* | 60 | 49 |
| Cambridge* | 169 | 162 |
*No sub-score lower than the minimum, no more than one sub-score at the minimum
English for International Business Communication (EIBC)
S: Speaking, L: Listening, R: Reading, W: Writing
EIBC I
| Test | Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sub Scores |
|---|---|---|
| ICTE | GE 4 or higher | N/A |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)* | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| TOEFL IBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language)* | 56 | S:13 L:9 R:9 W:15 |
| Pearson* | 42 | 36 |
| Cambridge* | 154 | 147 |
*No sub-score lower than the minimum, no more than one sub-score at the minimum
EIBC II
| Test | Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sub Scores |
|---|---|---|
| ICTE | GE 5 or EIBC I or higher | N/A |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)* | 5.5 | 5 |
| TOEFL IBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language)* | 70 | S:15 L:12 R:12 W:17 |
| Pearson* | 49 | 42 |
| Cambridge* | 162 | 154 |
*No sub-score lower than the minimum, no more than one sub-score at the minimum
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
S: Speaking, L: Listening, R: Reading, W: Writing
EAP I
| Test | Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sub Scores |
|---|---|---|
| ICTE | GE 4 or higher | N/A |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)* | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| TOEFL IBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language)* | 56 | S:13 L:9 R:9 W:15 |
| Pearson* | 42 | 36 |
| Cambridge* | 154 | 147 |
*No sub-score lower than the minimum, no more than one sub-score at the minimum
EAP II
| Test | Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sub Scores |
|---|---|---|
| ICTE | GE 5 or EAP I | N/A |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)* | 5.5 | 5 |
| TOEFL IBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language)* | 70 | S:15 L:12 R:12 W:17 |
| Pearson* | 49 | 42 |
| Cambridge* | 162 | 154 |
*No sub-score lower than the minimum, no more than one sub-score at the minimum
EAP III
| Test | Minimum Overall Score | Minimum Sub Scores |
|---|---|---|
| ICTE | GE 6 or EAP II or higher | N/A |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)* | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| TOEFL IBT (Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language)* | 78 | S:17 L:17 R:17 W:19 |
| Pearson* | 60 | 49 |
| Cambridge* | 169 | 162 |
*No sub-score lower than the minimum, no more than one sub-score at the minimum
Bridging English (BE)
S: Speaking, L: Listening, R: Reading, W: Writing
BE entry and exit requirements for UQ programs that require Academic IELTS 6.5 (no score less than 6.0) or equivalent
| ICTE | IELTS | TOEFL | Pearson | Cambridge | |
| BE 30 | n/a | 5.0, no sub-score less than 5 |
56 S:15 L:12 R:12 W:17 |
42, no sub-score less than 42 |
154, no sub-score less than 154 |
| BE 25 | n/a | 5.5, no sub-score less than 5 |
70 S:15 L:12 R:12 W:17 |
49, no sub-score less than 42 |
162, no sub-score less than 154 |
| BE 20 | n/a | 5.5, no sub-score less than 5.5 |
70 S:17 L:17 R:17 W:19 |
49, no sub-score less than 49 |
162, no sub-score less than 162 |
| BE 15 | n/a | 6.0, no sub-score less than 5.5 |
78 S:17 L:17 R:17 W:19 |
60, no sub-score less than 49 |
169, no sub-score less than 162 |
| BE 10 | n/a | 6.0, writing 6.0, no other sub-score skill less than 5.5 |
78 S:17 L:17 R:17 W:21 |
60, S:49 L:49 R:49 W:60 |
169, S:162 L:162 R:162 W:169 |
Exit requirement for UQ entry: You must achieve a minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all four macro skills for UQ programs requiring Academic IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing).
BE entry requirements for UQ programs that require Academic IELTS higher than 6.5 (no score less than 6.0)
| BE 30, 25, 20, 15 | The BEP 30, 25, 20 and 15-week pathways are not available for UQ programs that require a minimum entry score higher than 6.5. | ||||
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| BE 10* | Academic IELTS overall score: Not more than 0.5 band below the specified UQ program requirement. Academic IELTS sub-band scores: If specified for a UQ degree program, not more than 0.5 band below the sub-band requirement. If not specified, no more than one band below the UQ degree program overall band requirement. |
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| * Please ensure you refer to the specific UQ entry requirements for your chosen program at: ppl.app.uq.edu.au/content/3.40.14-english-language-proficiency-admission#Policy |
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Without test score
If you do not have a current IELTS (or other official test score), please apply for the General English course. We will test you on arrival and place you in a suitable course and class level.
Depending on your English language skills and study goals, we will place you in either General English, English for International Business Communication, or English for Academic Purposes.
With test score
If you would like to be placed in a class other than GE before you arrive, or want to apply for a UQ package offer, please provide an official IELTS or other recognised test score with your course application.
Each course has specific entry requirements. Please read carefully before applying.
If you have any questions please contact us