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Standard Foundation Program (12 months)

Foundation Studies.
Queensland University of Technology

250

in world overall ranking*

25

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Standard Foundation Program at QUT College is a one-year pathway designed for international students who need to meet academic and English requirements before entering the first year of a QUT bachelor degree. You study academic English, digital studies and discipline-related units in a supportive learning community at Kelvin Grove, with access to QUT facilities and student services. This is a Foundation Studies pathway across disciplines, including engineering-related streams. The programme strengthens mathematics, physics, and engineering basics for undergraduate engineering entry.

Career outcome

This program prepares you to progress into the first year of a QUT bachelor degree by building academic English, study skills and discipline-specific foundations. On completion (and meeting progression requirements), you can move into undergraduate study in areas such as business, education, engineering, IT, design or health. Career outcomes depend on the bachelor degree you progress into; this Foundation Studies program supports entry to engineering and other undergraduate pathways. Supporting progression into undergraduate Engineering degree programmes.


Living Costs in Brisbane**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,467 - 1,940
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,073 - 1,419
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 8
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$25,536 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

12 months

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

February, July

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Kelvin Grove

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QC08

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconQUT COLLEGE PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIP

A$3,120

tick iconTRIPLE CROWN SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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