Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
As a leading university in the United States, American University (AU) offers a classic US-style comprehensive liberal arts curriculum. An answer to George Washington’s call to create a national university in the nation’s capital, AU was designed to train public servants for the future.
Located in a beautiful residential district of Washington, DC, AU’s campus – an accredited arboretum – combines the advantages of a traditional college setting with the energy, culture, and opportunities of a global capital city.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | August–December |
Guides and additional information
American University have online resources available to help out get the most out of your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Full-time study load
12 credits at American University is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
American University requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you will usually be expected to take the majority of courses (50%) within a single faculty. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search American University's course catalogue.
* A full list of courses and their description can be found by clicking 'Course Information' in the left menu bar after selecting the relevant course catelogue.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
University-managed housing is very limited and cannot be guaranteed (and is unlikely to be available) for exchange students at American University. To be considered for university-managed housing, students must submit their confirmation and deposit by the relevant deadline. Alternatively, American University's housing website also provides information on off-campus accommodation available in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Cost of living
American University provides an outline of the estimated costs of attendance, on their application and costs webpage. Keep in mind that exchange students do not pay tuition to their host university.
Additional Mandatory Fees
American University has additional mandatory fees which are outlined on their application and costs webpage. These fees cannot not be waived. Fees listed may be for a full academic year, and may be less if attending for one semester.
Please note: Students are required to pay USD$500 deposit within two weeks of acceptance by American University. The above mentioned mandatory fees, as well as any other fees accrued by the exchange student, will be subtracted from the deposit. Should the student account be in credit after all these fees are deducted, the student would be eligible for a refund.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Exchange students will be automatically enrolled in the American University Student Health Insurance Plan and charged the applicable premium. Further details can be found on American University's website.
Exchange students may be eligible to waive the Health Insurance Plan if they have additional cover that meets American University’s’ minimum waiver requirements. UQ’s Corporate Travel Insurance has previously met the minimum waiver requirements for American University’s Student Health Insurance Plan. However, waiver eligibility is assessed by the host university and is not guaranteed as requirements are subject to change.
Before purchasing an additional policy, students should confirm that the policy meets American University’s minimum waiver requirements.
A waiver is not automatic. Do not assume that a waiver will be approved or that you will receive a waiver based on the experience of a friend from UQ who studied at the same institution on exchange.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the US Embassy and Consulates for visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)