University of Queensland (UQ) Courses for International Students

This guide lists University of Queensland courses that Nepali students can apply to, with each course’s level, length and campus, all read on UQ’s official course pages. For campuses, fees in Rs, scholarships and work rights, see our University of Queensland profile. For grades, English scores, documents and the application steps, see our University of Queensland admissions guide. For other options, start from our guide to studying in Australia from Nepal.

Which University of Queensland courses can Nepali students apply to?

UQ’s program finder lists more than 300 programs, and you can apply for those with a CRICOS code on a student visa.

The courses come in three main levels:

• Bachelor’s degrees, usually 3 years, and 4 years for engineering with honours.
• Master’s degrees by coursework, usually 1 to 2 years, and shorter if your earlier study is related.
• Research degrees, the PhD and the MPhil.

Use UQ’s program finder to see what is offered. Check every course on the CRICOS register, because only CRICOS courses can be studied on a student visa. The Master of Business Analytics shows as external and part time, with no CRICOS code, so it isn’t a student visa route.

Which University of Queensland courses can lead to a 485 visa?

No course gives you a 485 visa automatically, but degrees can lead to the Post-Higher Education Work stream if you meet its rules.

Diplomas and trade qualifications need the Post-Vocational Education Work stream, which depends on the skilled list. Home Affairs also asks that your course is CRICOS registered and meets the study rule. Read our Australia 485 visa page for the streams, lengths and fee.

We did not find a UQ statement on the 485 visa on the pages we read. Its course pages show the CRICOS code and say students accepted into full-time study can apply for a student visa, as on the Bachelor of Commerce page.

Which University of Queensland courses are popular with Nepali students?

The table shows University of Queensland’s courses in the areas most popular with Nepali and Indian students, up to two per area, with each one’s level, length and campus.

Most courses here start in February and July, so check the course’s own page for its exact status.

Master’s lengths are given as a range where related earlier study can make them shorter. Fees are shown on each course’s page.

What do you need for each course level?

For a bachelor’s UQ assesses your +2 when you apply, and for a master’s it sets a GPA, with IELTS 6.5 for most courses.

• Bachelor’s: IELTS 6.5 or PTE 64, plus subject prerequisites. The Bachelor of Nursing asks for IELTS 7.0 in every band or PTE 72.
• Master’s: IELTS 6.5 or PTE 64 for most courses, and the Nepal GPA on UQ’s course page. The Master of Psychology asks for IELTS 7.0 in every band.

To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator.

How do you choose the right University of Queensland course?

Start with your background and your plan after graduation, then check the course’s CRICOS code, intakes and campus on University of Queensland’s own course page before you apply.

• Coming from +2? Look at the Bachelor of Business Management or the Bachelor of Information Technology. Both list maths as a prerequisite, so check yours. If you need a pathway, ask about UQ’s pathway options.
• Already hold a bachelor’s degree? The Master of Information Technology is for graduates from other fields, and the Master of Commerce takes any field.
• Planning to work as an accountant or nurse? Read the accreditation note on the course page, and compare with our PR courses in Australia page, because no course promises PR.
• Check the campus. Most courses are at St Lucia. The MBA is in Brisbane City, pharmacy at Dutton Park, public health at Herston and agriculture at Gatton, so choose your rent area after your offer.

See our guides to accounting courses in Australia, hospitality and tourism courses in Australia and civil engineering courses in Australia. Our branches in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari and Pokhara can help you compare.

Frequently asked questions about UQ courses