UQ Foundation Year Alumni
Program Information
The program is accredited to provide students with a Certificate IV in University Preparation.
Students who achieve the specific standards are guaranteed a place in the first year of undergraduate courses at The University of Queensland.
Graduates enter all faculties of UQ including Arts, Sciences, Business, Economics and Law, Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, Health Sciences, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, and Social and Behavioural Sciences.
Students who are Australian citizens or who hold current Australian Permanent Residency status are not able to be admitted to the program.
There are two different programs, with four intake dates throughout the year.
Standard Program - 37 weeks
Recommended for students with good academic results and English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. The program has two start dates each year – February and July.
Express Program - 27 weeks
Available in May and September each year this program is designed for students who have stronger English language proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or above) and are capable of handling a faster pace of tuition. Also suitable for students who have completed a matriculation program in their own country but have not quite met the entry levels for undergraduate study or who need to gain assumed knowledge in certain subjects.
Course duration by state date:
| Program | Teaching Week Duration | Holiday Week Duration |
|---|---|---|
| February Standard 41 weeks duration | 37 weeks | 4 weeks |
| May Express 28 weeks duration | 27 weeks | 1 week |
| July Standard 48 weeks duration | 38 weeks | 10 weeks |
| September Express 39 weeks duration | 30 weeks | 9 weeks |
Program Dates 2010
| Program | Start Date | Completion Date | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| January Extended | 11/01/2010 | 03/12/2010 | 09/12/2010 |
| February Standard | 15/02/2010 | 03/12/2010 | 09/12/2010 |
| May Express | 17/05/2010 | 03/12/2010 | 09/12/2010 |
| July Standard | 19/07/2010 | 17/06/2011 | 22/06/2011 |
| September Express | 20/09/2010 | 17/06/2011 | 22/06/2011 |
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January Extended Program 2010 | 14.24Kb |
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February Standard Program 2010 | 13.58Kb |
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July Standard Program 2010 | 12.57Kb |
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May Express Program 2010 | 10.72Kb |
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September Express Program 2010 | 13.50Kb |
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February Standard Program 2011 | 235.75Kb |
* Students who achieve to the specific standards are guaranteed a place in the first year of undergraduate courses at UQ