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Overview

The Bachelor of Agribusiness is a program that prepares students for a successful business career in the agricultural industry. It promotes environmental, social, and economic sustainability while driving the commercialization of agricultural innovations and technologies. Students benefit from the University of Queensland's close collaboration with the Australian and global agricultural sectors.

Program Details

• Duration: 3 years (or part-time equivalent)
• Location: Gatton, St Lucia
• Program Code: 2007
• AQF: Level 7
• Dual Programs Available: Yes
• Admission Schemes Available: Yes
• Scholarships Available: Yes

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites

• General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)
• General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)

Minimum Entry Score

• ATAR / Rank: 71
• IB: 26.25

English Language Requirements

• IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6
• TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19
• PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands
• BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills
• CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative Annual Fee

• Domestic: $13,135 (2026)
• International: AUD $54,096 (2026)

Additional Costs

• This program includes one or more compulsory field trip courses that may incur additional costs

Government Assistance

• HECS-HELP is available for domestic students
• Centrelink support is available for eligible Australian university students

How to Apply

• Applying online: Submit your application to UQ or use an approved UQ agent near you
• Applying through QTAC: Submit your application to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre if you're an international student who is currently studying Australian Year 12 (in Australia or another country) or the International Baccalaureate in Australia

Career Possibilities

• Agribusiness analyst
• Agribusiness banker
• Export trader
• Farm management consultant
• Farm supplies sales representative
• Commercial manager, grain and commodities
• Horticultural produce sales manager
• Farm operations manager

Program Highlights

• Access to some of the best agricultural facilities in the Southern Hemisphere
• Gain exposure to the latest technological advancements in agriculture
• Benefit from a program developed in close collaboration with the agricultural and business sectors

What You'll Study

• Accounting for Decision Making
• Agrifood Strategy and Competitiveness
• Agribusiness Planning and Management
• Food and Fibre Case Studies I, II, and III
• Sustainable Food Supply Chains

Dual Programs

• Bachelors of Agribusiness / Wildlife Science
• Bachelors of Agribusiness / Agricultural Science

Next Steps After Graduation

• Agribusiness management
• Agribusiness research
• Agripolitics
• Banking, finance, investment, and insurance
• Commodity trading, sales, and marketing
• Export marketing and management
• Policy development and analysis in agricultural and regional agencies
• Property management
• Roles within government departments in Australia and overseas
• Supply chain management
• Tourism

Student Profile

• Applicant Background: Recent secondary education, vocational education and training, work and life experience
• International Students: Less than 5
• Total: 23

Additional Application Information

• Immunisation against Q fever is mandatory for students who will be exposed to animals and agricultural environments as part of their learning
• Q fever screening and vaccination is currently only available in Australia

Events

• Postgraduate agricultural science information webinar
• InspireU Gatton experience day
• ATAR Advice online event

Stories

• Is an agribusiness degree worth it?
• What's it really like to study agribusiness and agriculture at UQ?
• Agriculture vs agribusiness