Tema_Bot 4 November 2026

UQ alumni: 20% off tuition fees for 2027 study

If you graduated from The University of Queensland and you’re thinking about coming back for more study, 2027 could be a good year to do it. UQ’s Lifelong Learner Scholarship takes 20% off tuition fees for eligible alumni, and it applies for every year of the program.

What the scholarship offers

The scheme is a straight tuition fee reduction of 20% per year for the full length of an eligible coursework program. It covers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, so it can suit a graduate returning for a master’s degree, a graduate certificate or even a second bachelor’s degree.

There is no extra form to fill in. When you apply for a UQ program, UQ checks your eligibility automatically and tells you the result with your offer. The reduced fee is then applied after you enrol each semester.

Who is eligible

For international students starting in 2027, the key conditions are:

• You are a UQ alumnus: you completed a bachelor’s degree or higher at UQ (at least 16 units at UQ), or at least 16 units through a UQ Study Abroad program.
• You are starting a relevant coursework program at UQ in 2027 and hold a conditional or unconditional offer.
• You will study full time and meet the program’s academic and English requirements.
• You don’t hold another UQ scholarship or fee reduction, or a full scholarship from another organisation.

A separate version of the scheme exists for domestic students, but it is limited to full-fee postgraduate coursework.

Programs that are not included

Some programs sit outside the scheme. For international students the excluded list includes the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Doctor of Medicine, Master of Business Administration, Master of Psychology and Master of Counselling, among others. Check the full list in UQ’s terms and conditions before you choose your program.

Who this suits

This is worth a look if you finished a UQ degree or a semester of Study Abroad at UQ and want to upskill, change careers or add a postgraduate qualification. A 20% saving each year adds up quickly over a one- or two-year master’s degree.

What to do next

1. Confirm your UQ study history meets the alumni rule.
2. Pick a 2027 coursework program and check it is not on the excluded list.
3. Apply for the program and look for the scholarship outcome with your offer.
4. Accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit to confirm the scholarship.

Key dates

• Program start: 2027 (any 2027 commencement of an eligible coursework program)
• Scholarship acceptance deadline: UQ will tell you with your offer

Talk to AMET

AMET’s counsellors can check whether your UQ history qualifies, help you shortlist eligible programs and manage your application. Book a free meeting at amet.com.au.

Source: UQ Lifelong Learner: reduced fees for UQ alumni · International terms and conditions 2027

Conditions apply — check eligibility with the institution.