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. Due to the semester-based exchange application timeline, applications will open for Semester 2, 2021 semester-based exchange on 01 October 2020, on a conditional basis.  

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 Summer 2020/21 or Semester 1, 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.

No. You will not be able to postpone or defer your application. If you would like to go on exchange in Semester 2, 2021 you will need to submit a new application, including an updated study plan and host university course profiles. 

We are unable to support deferrals due to the functionality of the application system, the reciprocity with host universities, the availability of exchange spaces, the volume of affected students and the impact of deferral on individual students' academic progression. 

Yes. Anyone interested in going on exchange in Semester 2, 2021 will be required to submit a new application through Student Hub. Instructions can be found here. 

You will need to complete a new study plan because you are applying for a different semester and the course offerings at your host will most likely be different from what you may have previously listed on your study plan. Additionally, your progression in your UQ degree will likely have changed. 

Yes. Any student who applies for a future semester-based exchange will have their eligibility assessed after the application deadline. Special consideration may be granted on a case-by-case basis if your eligibility has been affected by COVID-19.  

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. 

No. If you wish to apply for a semester-based exchange in Semester 2, 2021, priority placement cannot be guaranteed. We will try our very best to place you at the same host university as before, if it is still your preference, and will work with you closely to find alternatives if none of your preferred partners are available. 

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). 

Not at this time. Virtual semester-based exchange is not a possibility at this time. However, UQ is currently discussing the possibility of virtual exchange and Global Virtual Classrooms with several partner institutions. Please check the Global Experience website over the coming months for more information on these opportunities.  

Advice is currently being sought and a decision will be made by 31 August.