The University of Queensland
Queensland's first university, created by a 1909 Act of Parliament, with its main campus at St Lucia in Brisbane. About 60,000 students, close to 40% of them international (2025).
- Fees₹37.9 lakh a year
- To get inClass 12 marks needed
- StartsFebruary (Semester 1)
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In numbersThe University of Queensland at a glance
Where the money goesA year's cost, split up
Tuition: AUD 60,952 (about ₹40.7 lakh) · Living: AUD 29,710 (about ₹19.8 lakh) per year. Tuition: Bachelor/Master of Computer Science 2027. Living: Department of Home Affairs 12-month living cost for a student visa applicant (visa minimum).
What students sayFrom official student surveys
CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| UG | AUD 56,800 – AUD 60,952 / year | about ₹37.9 lakh – ₹40.7 lakh | international, 2027: Bachelor of Commerce A$56,800; Bachelor of Computer Science A$60,952 (16 units) |
| PG | AUD 60,952 / year | about ₹40.7 lakh | international, Master of Computer Science, 2027 (16 units) |
Rupee figures at ₹66.7 per AUD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in Australia.
Can I get in?Entry requirements for Indian students
- After Class 12 (UG)
- 2026 international minimum entry scores (grade average in best 4 subjects, %): CBSE/CISCE 70 and listed State Boards 85 for Commerce and Computer Science; CBSE/CISCE 72.5 and State Boards 90 for Engineering (Honours).
- After a degree (PG)
- Master of Computer Science: GPA 5.0 on UQ's 7-point scale; UQ converts Indian grades when you apply (no published Indian % equivalence found).
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall, 6 in each band (Computer Science)
- TOEFL
- iBT 87 overall; listening 19, reading 19, writing 21, speaking 19
- PTE
- 64 overall, 60 in all sub-bands
- Tests
- Not required for the programmes listed
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- Bachelor of Computer ScienceUG · 3 years · Intake: February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2)
- Bachelor of CommerceUG · 3 years · Intake: February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2)
- Master of Computer SciencePG · 1 or 1.5 years · Intake: February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2)
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)UG
ApplyHow and when to apply
Route: Direct application to UQ (or through UQ-approved agents)
- Classes start 22 February 2027 Semester 1 2027 · start date, not an application deadline
- Classes start 26 July 2027 Semester 2 2027 · start date, not an application deadline
After you graduateWork after study
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), Post-Higher Education Work stream: 2 years after a bachelor or coursework master's, 3 years after a research master's or doctorate (Department of Home Affairs).
Life thereLife in Brisbane
UQ's main campus is at St Lucia in Brisbane, Queensland's capital. Brisbane will host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
- Did you know? UQ's first classes in 1911 were held in Old Government House on George Street, with 83 students.
- Did you know? During World War II the Forgan Smith Building on the St Lucia campus served as advanced headquarters for the Allied Land Forces in the South West Pacific.
- Did you know? Brisbane is the host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Sources (14)
- www.pbi.uq.edu.au/ClientServices/UQStatistics/index.aspx
- about.uq.edu.au/profile-rankings/history
- study.uq.edu.au/sites/default/files/2024-07/md-provisional-minimum-entry-scores.pdf
- study.uq.edu.au/study-options/programs/bachelor-computer-science-2559?studentType=internat
- study.uq.edu.au/study-options/programs/bachelor-commerce-2336?studentType=international
- study.uq.edu.au/study-options/programs/master-computer-science-5522?studentType=internatio
- study.uq.edu.au/admissions/postgraduate-coursework/review-entry-requirements
- www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/university-queensland
- www.qilt.edu.au/docs/default-source/default-document-library/ses_2025_national_report_tabl
- immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500
- immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-high
- www.qld.gov.au/about/brisbane2032
- commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Steele_Building_surrounding_the_Great_Court,_University_of
- study.uq.edu.au/india/apply
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What students, parents and teachers ask
Students ask
What IELTS do I need for Computer Science?
6.5 overall with at least 6 in each band.
What GPA do I need for the Master of Computer Science?
5.0 on UQ's 7-point scale; UQ converts your Indian grades when you apply.
Do students rate UQ well?
79.6% of UQ undergraduates rated their overall experience positively in the 2025 QILT survey.
Parents ask
How much does a year cost?
Computer Science tuition is A$60,952 (2027); the visa living-cost amount is A$29,710 a year.
How big is UQ?
60,193 students in 2025, 39.7% international.
How old is UQ?
It was created by a 1909 Act of Parliament; teaching began in 1911.
Teachers ask
How does UQ read CBSE results?
It uses the average of the best 4 subjects, converted to a percentage.
Are State Board students treated differently?
Yes: listed State Boards need a higher score (85% vs 70% CBSE for Commerce).
Which English tests are accepted for Computer Science?
IELTS 6.5 (6 each), TOEFL iBT 87, or PTE 64 with 60 in all sub-bands.
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