Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/ Commerce 

at University of Queensland, Brisbane

Yes, University of Queensland is among the top choices of international students. As per Shiksha Popularity Rankings, University of Queensland is ranked at #59 in World and #5 in Australia. Queensland University student body features 21,000+ international students.

The minimum IELTS scores depend on the level an international student is applying for at the University of Queensland. However, to become eligible for most of the UQ courses, the students would generally need an overall IELTS score of 6.5  and a  6.0 in all the other strands which are Reading, Listening, Reading and Writing. 

Other than IELTS, international students can also opt to go for exams given below, they would require minimum scores in these as well -

• PTE: 64 - 72
• TOEFL: 87 - 100

University of Queensland is among the best public universities in Australia. The university is accredited by TEQSA. Queensland University is home to over 57,000 students, out of which more than 21,000 are international students.

Queensland University is one of the top universities for higher education in the Australia. International students must meet all the admission requirements at the university. International students must have a minimum GPA of 4 to enrol at the university. International students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language requirement at the university.

Yes, students can get admission related counselling to get admission into the University of Queensland. Shiksha provides free counselling to every students at various aspects of admission process. The Shiksha guidance includes:

• Application Evaluation
• LOR and SOP guidance
• Visa related guidance
• Free IELTS classes.

Women in Engineering Program, formed in February 2013 in partnership with Rio Tinto and members of the Australian Power Institute (API) and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA), is an initiative taken by the University of Queensland. The programme encourages women to pursue Engineering and build an impactful career for themselves. Currently, the programme is supported by 10 partners.

The University of Queensland University rich alumni network include more than 350,000 members all over the world. Queensland University alumni network include famous personalities, mentors, innovators, and more. Some most popular notable alumni at QU are Quentin Bryce, Geoffrey Rush, Kate Morton, etc.

University of Queensland has a rich alumni network all over the world. Some popular names to have studies at Uni Queensland are mentioned below:

• Bernard Fanning
• Bill Hayden
• Kate Morton
• Madhan Karky
• Dami Im
• Clive Palmer
• Geoffrey Rush
• Elton Mayo

Yes, QS has ranked the University of Queensland in the year 2026. As per the Quacquarelli Symonds Rankings, UQueensland has been ranked #42 in 2026. The ranking has declined two places from #40 in 2025.

As per the 2025 rankings, the UQueensland is among the top 50 ranked courses for Art and Design, Engineering and Technology, Global MBA, Architecture and Built Environment, and Mathematics.

Many courses offered by the University of Queensland are among the top 50 ranked courses. 

IELTS Reading and writing is one of the diificult  sections in the IELTS exam. You can check out our IELTS Reading Tips IELTS preparation and achieve your IELTS band scores. Also, the IELTS Listening section is a high-scoring section. With the right action plan, you can increase your chance of scoring well in this section and improve your overall IELTS band score. Check out the IELTS Listening Tips and prepare for this section comprehensively.