Global Experiences

No. The cancellation applies to all UQ students regardless of your geographical location and no exemptions will be granted.  

No. The cancellation applies to all students regardless of citizenship and no exemptions will be granted. 

The University of Queensland will be able to support travel for global experiences once it is considered safe to do so, in accordance with all relevant Australian government advice and guidelines. 

If you choose to participate in a global experience independent of UQ, you would be considered a free mover student.  

As a free-mover student, you are not supported by The University of Queensland by any means (including funding, insurance, credit pre-approvals etc.) and are choosing to participate in a global experience without any assistance from UQ. Additionally, as a free mover, you are not eligible to defer the tuitions fees to Australian government FEE-HELP / HECS.  

Upon return from the experience, you may be eligible to apply for credit and will need to consult with your School or Faculty regarding this process. Credit transfer for free movers is high risk and is not guaranteed. International students returning to study in their home country should be aware that they may not be eligible to receive any credit for their studies, as credit is granted at the discretion of the Faculty. 

Even if government (state, federal or foreign) restrictions are lifted before the relevant Global Experience is due to commence, The University of Queensland will not re-instate in-person global experiences for 2021. 

UQ’s Global Experiences Team is offering a range of virtual services, including Zoom and phone appointments.  Please refer to the Global Experiences website for contact details.

All information sessions are promoted on the Student Employability Centre Events page.

If you do not have the required space remaining in your UQ program and can no longer fit in a semester-based exchange, we recommend looking at the Virtual Short-Term Global Experience options available in Summer 2020/21 and Winter 2021.  Speak with your faculty to discuss your options.

UQ will reach out to you to discuss your options.   

Bachelor of International Studies students may find it difficult to fit in a semester of exchange later in their degree. Please discuss this with your UQ Faculty (HASS) and see if they have any alternatives for you to explore (Short-term Global Experiences, Internships etc). 

Please check the Global Experience website over the coming months for more information on these opportunities.