Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Georgia Institue of Technology is a top-ranked public college and one of the leading research universities in the United States. The Institute is distinguished by its commitment to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology.
Georgia Tech’s traditional wooded campus is located in the heart of Atlanta — an international city with a thriving business environment, vibrant arts and entertainment scene, temperate climate, and the world’s busiest airport.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | August–December |
Guides and additional information
Georgia Tech have online resources to help you prepare for your exchange:
- Georgia Tech exchange programs booklet
- OIE's Campus Compass: A Georgia Tech Guide for International Students and Scholars
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)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Student testimonials
- Bachelors of Engineering (Hons) / Computer Science, Semester 1, 2024
Do EVERYTHING! Get involved with as many activities as you can, they will almost always be worth it.
Full-time study load
15 credits at Georgia Tech is equivalent to 8 UQ Units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Georgia Tech.
Study Options
You must choose one major upon application and are required to take at least 50% of your courses from within the chosen major.
Other requirements
Architecture students are required to submit a portfolio for consideration when applying to Georgia Tech.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the Georgia Tech course catalogue.
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)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Accommodation
Georgia Tech and the surrounding Atlanta neighbourhoods offer a wide variety of housing options to suit most preferences.
On-campus housing is not guaranteed for exchange students. If you want to apply to live on campus, you should do so as early as possible. Students studying for one semester only are only eligible for on-campus housing if they are participating in a Learning Community.
Cost of living
Georgia Institute of Technology provides an outline of the estimated cost of living for exchange students. Keep in mind that exchange students do not pay tuition to their host university.
Additional Mandatory Fees
Georgia Institute of Technology has additional mandatory fees, applicable to exchange students, which are outlined on the Costs Associated with GT Exchange page. These fees cannot not be waived.
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.
All international students will be automatically enrolled in the Georgia Institute of Technology Student Health Insurance Plan.
Exchange students may be eligible to waive the Health Insurance Plan if they have additional cover that meets Georgia Institute of Technology's minimum waiver requirements. 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 Georgia Institute of Technology'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)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
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)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)