University of Queensland
Location:
Brisbane,
Australia
Language of instruction:
English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
University of Queensland Exchange Website (CRICOS: 00025B)
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start), Split year Term 2 +1 (UBC Term 2 start)
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study.
- Students must have a 70% cumulative average to attend this partnership
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (UQ Semester 2): Mid-July to End of November
- UBC Term 2 (UQ Semester 1): Late February to Late June
- UBC Full Year (UQ Semester 2 + 1): July - June
- UBC Split Year (UQ Semester 1+2): February - November
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Engineering
- Health Sciences
- Land and Food Systems
- Law
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Study Abroad & Incoming Exchange students may select from most of the 4,000 courses across our six faculties
- Most courses at UQ are open to Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange students but some require permission from the relevant UQ faculty or school before you can enrol in them
- UQ’s Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange Advisors will request permission on your behalf and you will receive a report with your letter of offer indicating which courses have been approved
- PLEASE NOTE: Most Clinical Health Science courses (Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Occupational and Speech Therapy and Vet Science courses) are not available for Study Abroad or Incoming Exchange Students
Course equivalency Formula
- UQ units x 2 = UBC credits
Course load Information
- Standard full-time load: 16 units (often expressed as #16) of study per year (this usually means 8 courses per year), or 8 units of study per semester (this usually means 4 courses per semester)
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- English is the primary language of instruction
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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