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To make an enquiry please contact us at info@fdn.uq.edu.au

General FAQs

Where do the students come from?

Foundation Program students come from all around the world, 40 countries including:

Hong Kong, Singapore, Fiji, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Indonesia, USA, Africa and many more.

What if I fail one or two subjects?

You will have a chance to repeat the examinations if you have narrowly failed, otherwise have the chance to repeat a semester's work.

If I haven't studied a subject before can I study it in the UQ Foundation Year program?

Yes, but all students are expected to have studied some Mathematics.

Who is International Education Services?

International Education Services, commonly known as IES, is the company that delivers the UQ Foundation Year program.

It has a long-term exclusive contract to deliver a foundation program to prepare students for entry into undergraduate programs at The University of Queensland.

How do I get more information?

You can make contact with IES.

The Enrolments Manager, UQ Foundation Programs
International Education Services Ltd
PO Box 989 Spring Hill 4004
Queensland Australia

Telephone: 61 7 3832 7699
Fax:              61 7 3832 9850
Email:          info@fdn.uq.edu.au

How much does the course cost?

You can learn more about the fees structure by viewing the Fees section under the Program Information area on this website.

Will I get accepted into any other Australian universities?

Although there are no formal arrangements with other Universities, our students have been readily accepted into other Australian Universities without problems.