UQ's Gatton campus is a working farm about an hour west of Brisbane in the Lockyer Valley, one of Queensland's main vegetable-growing areas. It opened in 1897 as the Queensland Agricultural College and now hosts the University of Queensland's veterinary school, plus agriculture, animal science and equine programmes. Students handle cattle, horses and crops as part of their degrees. Many live on campus in the residential colleges.
Gatton, Queensland, Australia
Official website: campuses.uq.edu.au
The University of Queensland
1897, as Queensland Agricultural College
UQ School of Veterinary Science
Farmland in the Lockyer Valley
A$45,000 – A$80,000
International students; veterinary science is the highest
A$22,000 – A$28,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on campuses.uq.edu.au before you apply.
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
60 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 87
Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 87
Bachelor of Equine Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 87
Bachelor of Wildlife Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 87
The University of Queensland's veterinary school and animal hospitals.
A campus that doubles as a working farm with cattle, horses and crops.
Equine and wildlife science degrees.
Vet graduates work in small-animal, equine and livestock practice across Australia.
Agriculture graduates join agribusiness, food production and farm advisory firms.
Graduates can apply for a Temporary Graduate visa to work in Australia after study.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
Selected programmes
Postgrad
Selected programmes
Gatton is a farming town surrounded by vegetable fields, and the campus sits a few kilometres outside it. Life revolves around the colleges, the dining hall and weekend sport.
Brisbane is about an hour east and Toowoomba around forty minutes west. A car helps, although an inter-campus bus links Gatton with UQ St Lucia.
CoE from The University of Queensland
Proof of funds for fees and living
Overseas Student Health Cover
English test at required level
Genuine Student statement
Valid passport and health check
UQ takes international applications through the year, but veterinary science has a firm deadline, usually in the year before entry. For other Gatton programmes, apply at least three months before semester starts to leave time for your CoE and visa.
Most Gatton degrees start in February, and some also start in July. Veterinary science starts in February only.
The Student visa, subclass 500. The University of Queensland issues a Confirmation of Enrolment after you accept and pay the deposit; the application itself needs proof of funds, health cover (OSHC) and a Genuine Student statement.
Veterinary science, veterinary technology, agriculture, equine science and wildlife science are taught here. Veterinary science needs strong maths, chemistry and biology results and IELTS 7.0. Most other degrees ask for IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.
UQ runs merit scholarships for international students, including partial tuition awards. Gatton students apply through the same UQ scholarship system, so check the list for your nationality and programme.
