University of Queensland

Consistently ranked among the world’s top universities, the University of Queensland (UQ) offers award-winning teaching, world-class indoor and outdoor learning environments, and outstanding facilities. With more than 4,000 high-quality courses on offer, UQ is one of the most comprehensive universities in Australia. Many of these courses offer theoretical or practical components unique to UQ.

UQ is located in Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, and an economic and cultural hub. Young and progressive, the city is fast becoming a centre in the Asia–Pacific for business, investment, major events and education. It is also home to over 200 nationalities and 220 languages.  Queensland is Australia’s second-largest state by area, and is home to some of the most important natural sites in the world, including the Great Barrier Reef. The state boasts pristine beaches, coral reefs, rainforests, mountain ranges, and outback towns.  

Available exchanges

The University of Queensland hosts the University-wide exchange and Subject-specific exchanges for students in the following subjects:

Business
Law

Restrictions

Direct entry students are not eligible for exchange at the University of Queensland.
Some courses are not available to study abroad and exchange students. This will be indicated in the on-line Course Description, which will state that it is “Restricted” to a particular cohort of students.   
Most Clinical Health Science courses (Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Occupational and Speech Therapy and Vet Science) are not available for Study Abroad or Incoming Exchange students.
All students must meet the pre-requisite requirements for courses they wish to take. It is understood that quota limitations, normal timetabling and scheduling constraints apply to all students.

Your responsibilities

The information provided here serves as a guide.
It is your responsibility to research whether the partner provides appropriate courses for your degree programme.
Even if there are no restrictions on your degree subject, this does not mean that there are appropriate courses for you.

Available courses can be viewed at the link below:

my.UQ - The University of Queensland, Australia

Undergraduate level course codes generally run from 1000 to 3999 and postgraduate level course codes are 7000 and up. Most 4000 and 6000 courses are Honours level and are not available to exchange students.

Guaranteed accommodation?

University accommodation

Exchange students can apply for on-campus accommodation at UQ. You can find out more about on-campus accommodation options at the link below:

UQ Living: Accommodation for every journey

Private accommodation

UQ provides the following advice for students who seeking private accommodation:

Off-campus living - my.UQ - University of Queensland

How much will it cost to go on exchange to UQ?

You will need to consider establishment costs, which may include buying furniture, paying a rental bond, and setting up electricity, gas and mobile phone accounts. Other expenses, such as visa and medical fees (including Overseas Student Health Cover – see ‘Health insurance’, below), as well as return airfares, should also be considered. Remember that exchange rate variations may also affect your budget.

UQ provides the following advice about the cost of living:

Cost of living as a student in Brisbane

To estimate the cost of living in Australia based on your preferred lifestyle, you may wish to use Study Australia’s ‘Cost of Living Calculator’:

Study Australia Cost of Living Calculator

Visa considerations

The Australian student visa application cost has recently increased and may change again with short notice. As part of the student visa application process, applicants must demonstrate that they have access to sufficient funds to cover the cost of living in Australia. The minimum financial requirement is subject to change.

Please refer to the Department of Home Affairs website for the most up-to-date information on financial evidence requirements, visa costs and other visa requirements:

Department of Home Affairs’ Student visa webpage

Health insurance

An Australian student visa requires applicants to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full duration of their activity. OSHC is a government requirement and cannot be waived with offshore health insurance and/or comprehensive travel insurance. Students from countries with specific government agreements with Australia, such as Belgium, Norway, and Sweden, may be exempt. Students are responsible for meeting the cost of the OSHC policy.

Study Australia: Overseas Student Health Cover information