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Australia: University of Queensland

University of Queensland is one of Australia’s oldest and most renowned universities. Situated by the river in Brisbane, it hosts around 20,000 international students out of nearly 55,000 students. It is ranked fourth among the Australian universities and offers many study areas, e.g. Business, Economics, Tourism and Law, Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology, Environment and Planning, Science and Mathematics.

University in brief

Language of instruction: English
Academic calendar: July-November, February-June
Credit system: 8 units is equivalent to 30 ECTS credits
Website:  uq.edu.au
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Note: Courses within Business are open to exchange students, who must fulfill the prerequisites.An additional insurance, if staying in the country more than two weeks after the exchange studies have been finalized, is required.

Exchange opportunities

Number of spots: Two semester spots for Architecture student; two semester spots for other students.
Grade requirements: No. But a minimum grade of VG/C/15 in English 6/English B or a grade of B/17.5 in English 6/English B from upper secondary school, is required, depending on course choice.

Increased costs for student visas for Australia

On 1 July 2024, the Australian Department of Home Affairs announced an increased cost for student visas for Australia. The student visa fee is now AUD 1600.00 (~EUR 1000). Australian universities are working together to highlight the impact on exchange students who plan to study in Australia.

Learn more about student visas for Australia

Programme specific information

If your programme or your school is not listed below, contact the international coordinator at your school.