Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Justus Liebig University Giessen (German: Justus Liebig Universität Giessen) is one of the top-ranking institutions within the framework of Germany’s “Excellence Initiative”. It is also among those German universities with the highest proportion of female students.
The city of Giessen and its surroundings offer a variety of activities – be it water-skiing on the many lakes in the vicinity, canoeing on the Lahn, sightseeing at the several castles in the region, visiting the nature reserves of nearby Vogelsberg and Wetterau, or checking out a museum in town. Giessen boasts the highest student density of all German towns and cities – a fact reflected in its cultural life.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Summer Semester | April–July |
| Semester 2 | Winter Semester | October–March |
View the JLU Giessen academic calendar in the fact sheet (page 2).
Guides and additional information
- Exchange Student Guide
- Giessen Starter Guide (including information on services, extra curricular activities, the city, trips, accommodation and more)
- 2022 exchange factsheet
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
30 ECTS credits per semester at Justus Liebig University Giessen is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Justus Liebig University Giessen.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you will usually be expected to take the majority of courses (60%) within a single faculty.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the JLU Giessen course catalogue
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
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
Students at JLU Giessen can choose to live on-campus in student residences or off-campus in private accommodation. Provided that your application is received by the appropriate deadline, a room in one of JLU's halls of residence will be reserved for you.
Cost of living
Justus Liebig University Giessen suggests to expect approximately 861 Euros per month plus a registration fee of around 270 Euros (includes student card, "semesterticket" for free public transport, and a contribution to the students’ union in order to profit from cheaper prices in student restaurants, halls of residence, etc). The (re)registration fee has to be paid at the beginning of each semester (details are indicated in the letter of acceptance).
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students may consult the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) to find further information on scholarship possibilities.
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.
When you enrol at Justus Liebig University Giessen, you must produce proof that you hold a policy with a certified health insurance company.
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.
JLU Giessen provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the German Federal Foreign Office for more 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)