If you don't meet the English language requirements, there are a number of options available to you. Depending on your English language proficiency, you might be able to combine your English study with some coursework in your preferred field, or you can study an intensive English language program prior to commencing your study abroad program.
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Applying for study abroad with English
If you're planning to study English at QUT before commencing your study abroad semester, you can select an option to study an English program in your study abroad application in the QUT application portal. We will package the appropriate English program with your study abroad offer, based on the English language test scores submitted with your application.
Costs
You may be eligible for a reduction of 25% of the full course tuition fee of your English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program if you are from Colombia and Latin America, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Thailand or Vietnam. Students from these countries may be eligible for QUT College English Language Concession.
| Program | 2026 fees |
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| General English 5-week sessions (5-45 weeks) |
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| EAP 1 Extended (15 weeks) + Study Abroad Semester (with diploma units) |
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| EAP 1 Standard (10 weeks) + Study Abroad Semester (with diploma units) |
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| EAP 2 Extended (15 weeks) + Study Abroad Semester |
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| EAP 2 Standard (10 weeks) + Study Abroad Semester |
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| Study Abroad Semester (with diploma units or communication units |
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| Study Abroad Year (with diploma units or communication units) |
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English programs
You can study a range of English programs depending on your English language test scores.
General English
English required: less than IELTS 5.0 (RW 5.0) or TOEFL 49 (R 10, W 15)
Develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and increase your fluency and accuracy. You will take a class placement test on the first day. Different levels are available commencing at elementary.
If your overall score is less than 5.0, the QUT Global team will assess General English applications case by case. Contact stae@qut.edu.au and provide your IELTS or TOEFL result for further assessment.
Build your English skills and confidence
You will improve your English language and gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.
EAP 1 Extended + Study Abroad Semester (with diploma units)
English required: IELTS 5.0 (RW 5.0) or TOEFL 49 (R 10, W 15)
EAP 1 Extended is a 15-week program that will help prepare you for EAP 2 or QUT College's foundation or diploma programs. Improve your language proficiency while developing skills for academic study in an Australian university context.
- EAP 1 Extended (17 February 2026 – 30 May 2026) + Study with Abroad Diploma units (20 July 2026 – 14 November 2026)
EAP 1 Standard + Study Abroad Semester (with diploma units)
English required: IELTS 5.5 (RW 5.0 LR 4.5) or TOEFL iBT 56 (LR 8, W 15, S 12)
EAP 1 Standard is an intensive 10-week program that will help prepare you for EAP 2 or QUT College's foundation or diploma programs. Improve your language proficiency while developing skills for academic study in an Australian university context.
- EAP 1 Standard (24 March – 30 May 2026) + Study Abroad with Diploma units (20 July 2026 – 14 November 2026)
EAP 2 Extended + Study Abroad Semester
English required: IELTS 5.5 (RW 5.5) or TOEFL iBT 56 (R 14, W 18)
EAP 2 Extended is a 15-week program that will help prepare you for degree-level study. Improve your language proficiency while studying degree-level units in our faculties.
- EAP 2 Extended (17 February – 30 May 2026) + Study Abroad Semester (20 July 2026 – 14 November 2026)
EAP 2 Standard + Study Abroad Semester
English required: IELTS 6.0 (RW 5.5 LS 5.0) or TOEFL iBT 71 (L 10, R 14, W 18, S 14)
EAP 2 Standard is an intensive 10-week program that will help prepare you for degree-level study. Improve your language proficiency while studying degree-level units in our faculties.
- EAP 2 Standard (24 March – 30 May 2026) + Study Abroad Semester (20 July 2026 – 14 November 2026)
Diploma and communication units
You can also combine your Study Abroad experience with diploma-level units or communication units instead of an English program.
Note: dates are subject to final approval.
Study Abroad Semester or Year (with diploma units)
English required: IELTS 5.5 (RWLS 5.0) or TOEFL iBT 56 (LR 10, W 15, S 14)
You will study two or three units from any of our diploma programs each semester. Choose units from:
- Diploma in Architectural Studies
- Diploma in Business
- Diploma in Creative Industries
- Diploma in Engineering
- Diploma in Health Science (Health Studies)
- Diploma in Health Science (Nursing)
- Diploma in Information Technology
You’ll also study one communication unit each semester:
Course dates:
- 23 February – 20 June 2026
- 20 July – 14 November 2026
- 16 November 2026 – 19 February 2027
- 23 February 2026 – 14 November 2026
- 20 July 2026 – 19 February 2027
- 16 November 2026 – 26 June 2027
Study Abroad Semester or Year (with communication units)
English required: IELTS 6.0 (RW 5.5, LS 5.0) or TOEFL iBT 71 (R 14, W 18, L 10, S 14)
You can study two English Academic Communication units at the college in your first semester and choose one or two degree units at the faculty from the Study Abroad unit list.
Course dates:
- 23 February 2026 – 20 June 2026
- 20 July 2026 – 14 November 2026
- 23 February 2026 – 14 November 2026
Need more information?
If you have questions about studying abroad with English, get in touch with the study abroad and exchange team.