IB score needed for UQ: 2027 entry

The University of Queensland publishes a IB minimum for 53 undergraduate courses for international students in 2027, from 26.25 to 43.25. These are minimums, not guarantees, and they change every year.

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How UQ works out your IB score

UQ publishes each program's minimum but not, in its guide, how it converts your results, so we show its figures without comparing. Each UQ program page has a conversion tool.

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Minimum by course

CourseIB minimumEnglish
Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)43.25Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)43.25Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)41.75Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Computer Science and Master of Cyber Security40.75IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Computer Science and Master of Data Science40.75IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering40.75IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Mathematics and Master of Data Science40.75IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences and Master of Dietetics Studies39.75Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)39.75Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours)38Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)38IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)38Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Midwifery37Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)37Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)36.75IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Mathematics36.75IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)35.75Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (Honours)35.25IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)34IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)33Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)32.75IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Architectural Design32IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Commerce32IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Computer Science32IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Design32IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Economics32IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Information Technology32IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of International Studies32IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Nursing32Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)31Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Biotechnology30.75IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Biomedical Science30.25IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Health Sciences30.25IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)30.25IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Science30.25IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Urban Planning30.25IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Communication29.25IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours)29.25IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Journalism29.25IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice28.5IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours)28.5Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences28.5IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Social Work28.5Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Education (Primary)28Higher than the minimum: see the program page
Bachelor of Social Science28IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology28IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Business Management27.75IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management27.75IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Agribusiness27.25IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Agricultural Science27.25IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Wildlife Science27.25IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Arts26.25IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)
Bachelor of Music26.25IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each)

Before you apply

UQ's minimum is IELTS 6.5 overall with 6 in each band. Programs marked higher than the minimum list their own scores on the program page. See UQ's English requirements.

UQ's India figure covers both CISCE (ISC) and CBSE. Medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy and other quota programs are very competitive, so UQ calls their figures a guide only.

Below the minimum? UQ Foundation Program: UQ's guide describes it as a program for students who need more academic preparation before entering UQ, packaged with your UQ undergraduate program, with a guaranteed pathway to a wide range of UQ undergraduate programs once you complete it. Details

Meeting a published figure doesn't guarantee an offer, and some courses also have subject prerequisites, portfolios or interviews. Confirm everything with UQ before you apply.

Source: UQ, International minimum entry score guide (2027 entry), read 2 to 3 November 2026. Not affiliated with The University of Queensland.