Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Founded in 1876, life at Texas A&M University has evolved to become an eclectic academic community with deep-seated traditions carried through from its early days. Members of the university community refer to themselves as “Aggies”, and Texas A&M’s official greeting, "Howdy!" has earned it a reputation as the friendliest campus in the world.
Texas A&M is located in College Station, Texas, about two- to three-hours drive from Austin and Dallas.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | August–December |
Guides and additional information
Texas A&M has online resources to help you get more from your exchange:
- Handbook for the Department of agricultural economics
- Student activities, including organisations and clubs
- International student services
- Disability services
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)
Student testimonials
- B Equine ScienceSemester 1, 2019
Take advantage of every opportunity. You only go on exchange once!!!
Full-time study load
12 credits at Texas A&M is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Texas A&M.
Study Options
You must choose the majority of courses within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 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 Texas A&M College Station's course catalogue if courses do not appear in the database, and then cross check with the course schedule.
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
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
Exchange students at Texas A&M are able to apply for on-campus accommodation in a residence hall or dormitory. Students who wish to live off-campus can find a variety of resources to assist in finding private accommodation through Off-campus student services.
Cost of living
Texas A&M provides an outline of the estimated cost of attendance for undergraduate students at College Station. Keep in mind that exchange students do not pay tuition to their host university.
Additional Mandatory Fees
Texas A&M does not have any additional mandatory fees for exchange students.
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 entering the U.S. on a F-1 or J-1 student visa are required to be covered under the Texas A&M University Student Health Insurance Plan. The plan is automatically charged to students' tuition and fee statement.
Exchange students may be eligible to waive the Health Insurance Plan if they have additional cover that meets Texas A&M University’s minimum waiver requirements. UQ’s Corporate Travel Insurance does not meet the minimum waiver requirements for Texas A&M University’s Student Health Insurance.
Before purchasing an additional policy, students should confirm that the policy meets Texas A&M University’s minimum waiver requirements. Please note that the waiver of the Health Insurance Plan is not guaranteed and subject to approval from Texas A&M University.
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.
Texas A&M provides visa and immigration information for exchange students.
Contact the US Embassy and Consulates for further 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)