University of Queensland

Period of exchange: one or two semesters
Level: undergraduate/postgraduate
Admission restrictions: Limited availability for exchange

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s premier learning and research institutions, internationally-renowned for its highly-awarded teaching staff, world-acclaimed researchers and superior campus facilities and services.

UQ’s longstanding reputation for quality is reinforced by affiliations with prestigious national and international groups, including the Australian Group of Eight (Go8) and Universitas 21. Internationally the University ranks in the world’s top 40 in a ranking compiled in by the prestigious Times Higher Education Supplement. It also consistently ranks as one of the best universities in the Asia-Pacific region by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Academic Ranking of World Universities.

University location: Brisbane
Student population: 26,855
Consortium partner: U21
City population: 1,810,943

University exchange website: www.uq.edu.au/international

Offers everything you would expect from a cosmopolitan capital city while retaining the friendliness of a smaller town. The inner city is characterised by the Brisbane River, parklands and botanical gardens, convention centres, a casino, malls, shopping districts, a host of multi-ethnic restaurants and cafés, and other recreation areas.

Brisbane is surrounded by beaches. A short boat trip will take you to Stradbroke Island, with its lovely lakes and secluded, pristine beaches. The theme parks and surf beaches of the Gold Coast are just an hour's drive south. Or, drive north for an hour to visit the beautiful Sunshine Coast beaches.

For more information on the city and/or activities please visit: www.uq.edu.au/study/index.html?page=10367&pid=948

UQ offers over 4,000 courses across a wide range of study areas, so there is something available to suit almost every interest. Broad areas of study include,Arts; Biological & Chemical Sciences; Business, Economics & Law; Engineering, Physical Sciences & Architecture; Health Sciences; Natural Resources, Agriculture & Veterinary Science, Social & Behavioural Science

For further information, please visit: www.uq.edu.au/study/docs/international/IntUG-majors.pdf

Language of instruction: English

Course information: For a full list of available courses, please visit: www.uq.edu.au/study

Course load: Most courses at the University of Queensland comprise 2 units. 8 units ( or 4 courses, generally) make up one semester of full-time study.16 units (or 8 courses, generally) make up a year of full-time study.

There are numerous support services for newly arrived students along with a comprehensive orientation program which takes place before classes begin each semester. Students can also take advantage of free academic and communication preparation programs, offered in the weeks prior to the commencement of each semester.

For further information see: www.uq.edu.au/international/index.html?page=66601&pid=66600

Semester 1 early March to late June
Semester 2 mid-July to late November

For exact dates please visit: www.iml.uq.edu.au/prospective.html

University and private rented accommodation is available.

For further information see: www.accommodation.uq.edu.au

New Zealand citizens do not require a visa to study in Australia. However, all other passport holders should check with either an Australian Embassy or the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA). Permanent residents of New Zealand are in the category of ‘all other passport holders’ and will enter Australia on the passport that they hold (therefore are not in the same category as New Zealand passport holders.)

For more information on visa requirements see: www.immi.gov.au/students/students/chooser/575.htm

Every international student must take out the compulsory student medical and hospital insurance while in Australia (referred to as "Overseas Student Health Cover" (OSHC)), except in cases where there may be an inter-government agreement to waive this requirement (please check with your international office or embassy for advice on this). OSHC is a condition of the Overseas Student Visa issued by the Immigration authorities. The premium is not a University charge but is collected by us and must be paid before a Confirmation of Enrolment Form can be issued.

Not all health services are covered by OSHC (for example pre-existing conditions, dental work or physiotherapy), and OSHC does not cover travel to/from Australia, so separate comprehensive medical insurance is highly recommended. More information about OSHC can be found at www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/Publishing.nsf/Content/health-privatehealth-providers-oscover.htm

Because New Zealand passport holders do not require a student visa, they are not eligible for OSHC. While there is a reciprocal agreement between Australia and New Zealand for emergency medical treatment– - if the student is in car accident, for example, he or she would be treated in a hospital in the same way than an Australian would be - a student wishing to take out health insurance must do so before leaving New Zealand. This travel/health insurance allows the student to claim on visits to GPs, specialists etc (and normally has an excess). The student must pay up front at the time of the doctor visit (this is the also the normal procedure in New Zealand).

Approx AUS$2,711 per month.

For further information on the cost of living see: www.uq.edu.au/international/index.html?page=5974

Online currency converter: www.xe.com/ucc

A number of scholarships and grants are available for University of Auckland students participating in the Auckland Abroad exchange programme.

For more information see: How much will it cost?

For more information about the 360° Auckland Abroad programme, including application deadlines, please see www.auckland.ac.nz/360 or email Auckland Abroad.