Foundation Program by UQ College
The UQ Foundation Program is designed to enable international students to meet the minimum entry requirements for their preferred UQ undergraduate program.
- Local Students
- International Students
Course information
- Students in the Foundation Program will study two core courses and three elective courses. You can choose your electives to meet the entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate program.
- Students in the Extended Program will study additional Academic English and Maths courses prior to commencing the Standard Program.
- A Humanities stream is also recommended for students who intend to study in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Assessment
You will be assessed using the following methods:
- Your teachers will monitor your academic progress throughout the program and provide you with regular feedback and guidance. Students also have full access to the University’s excellent learning support services.
- Assessment items may include exams, individual and group assignments, research projects, laboratory practicals, and seminar presentations. Your final result in a course will be based on all assessment items. All courses are graded on the UQ 7–point scale.
Program Details
- You will study five courses (subjects) for the entire duration of the Foundation Program, usually two core courses and three elective courses. You can choose your electives to meet the entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate program. Students in the Extended Program will study additional Academic English and Maths courses prior to commencing the Standard Program.
- The Foundation Program is a ‘streamed’ program. A Foundation Program Stream details the core and elective courses that relate to your target undergraduate degree.
- During Orientation, students will have the opportunity to choose their three electives from a limited selection according to their stream. Electives can also be changed anytime prior to the end of Week 2.
Course Duration
Accelerated: 5 Months
Standard: 8 Months
​Extended: 11 Months
English entry requirements
IELTS
- Standard
- Minimum overall score: 5.5
- Minimum sub scores: No band less than 5.0
- Accelerated:
- Minimum overall score: 6.0
- Minimum sub scores: Writing band 6.0, other bands 5.5 or above
TOEFL iBT
- Standard
- Minimum overall score: 70
- Minimum sub scores:
- Speaking 15
- Listening 12
- Reading 12
- Writing 17
- Accelerated:
- Minimum overall score: 78
- Minimum sub scores:
- Speaking 17
- Listening 17
- Reading 17
- Writing 21
Program options
Three options are available in the Foundation Program: Extended, Standard and Accelerated.
The most suitable program for you will depend on your previous study and your English proficiency test result.
Duration
- Accelerated
- 5 months (18 Teaching Weeks + 1 Exam Week)
- Standard:
- 8 months (30 Teaching Weeks + 2 Exam Weeks)
- Standard:
- 11 months (37 Teaching Weeks + 2 Exam Weeks)
Contact hours per week
- Accelerated
- 25 hours
- Standard:
- 25 hours
- Standard:
- 20-25 hours
Completion of Course
Foundation Program Streams
A Foundation Program Stream details the core (Academic English and/or Mathematics) and elective courses (subjects) that relate to your target undergraduate degree. Students will have the option to choose their electives during Orientation. Electives can also be changed anytime prior to the end of Week 1.
See below for details of the Foundation Program Streams.
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL)
- Academic English
- General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods*
- Three electives** chosen from:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Business Management
- Research
Notes: * For some degree programs, Mathematical Methods is a prerequisite course. Refer to the Foundation Program brochure for full details. ** For some degree programs, some electives such as Chemistry are set prerequisites. Refer to the Foundation Program brochure for full details.
Faculty of Science
- Academic English
- General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods*
- Three electives** chosen from:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Research
Notes: * For some degree programs, Mathematical Methods is a prerequisite course. Refer to the Foundation Program brochure for full details. ** For some degree programs, some electives such as Chemistry are set prerequisites. Refer to the Foundation Program brochure for full details.
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture, and IT (EAIT)
- Academic English
- General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods*
- Three electives** chosen from:
- Chemistry
- Design
- Information Technology
- Physics
Notes: * For some degree programs, Mathematical Methods is a prerequisite course. Refer to the Foundation Program brochure for full details. ** For some degree programs, some electives such as Chemistry are set prerequisites. Refer to the Foundation Program brochure for full details.
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Science (HaBS)
- Academic English
- General Mathematics
- Three electives** chosen from:
- Behavioural Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Health
- Research
Notes: ** For some degree programs, some electives such as Chemistry are set prerequisites. Refer to the Foundation Program brochure for full details.
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)
- Academic English
- Four electives chosen from:
- Business Management
- Behavioural Science
- General Mathematics
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Research
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