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University College London is London's leading multidisciplinary university and is consistently ranked within the Top 10 universities in the world. Founded in 1826, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any class or religion, and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men.
UCL is situated in the historic Bloomsbury region in central London, a location which offers students an unrivalled range of cultural, academic, and business resources.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Term 2 & Term 3 (Spring & Summer Terms) | January–June |
| Semester 2 | Term 1 (Autumn Term) | September–December |
View the UCL academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
UCL has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Student testimonials
- B ScienceSemester 2, 2019
My experience was unlike anything I had ever imagined.
- B ScienceSemester 2, 2019
Open up, and the world opens up for you.
- B Biomedical ScienceSemester 2, 2018
Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and embrace new experiences!
Full-time study load
60 UCL credits (FHEQ), or 30 ECTS, is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
- You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.5 to study at UCL.
- Biomedical Sciences students will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 6.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you will usually be expected to take the majority of courses (60%) within the single department you are admitted to. You may choose up to 40% as electives from other departments (subject to availability, course tutor approval and meeting any prerequisites). There are however some instances where 100% of courses must be taken within the admitting department. Please see course restrictions below.
Semester Restrictions
- Students on exchange in UQ Semester 1 are required to attend both Term 2 (teaching term) and Term 3 (assessment term).
- UCL is available for single-semester exchange only (except for Chemical Engineering and Physics and Astronomy where a full-year exchange is compulsory).
Other Restrictions
To be eligible, you must have completed 2 years of university study within the fields of study chosen at UCL.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the UCL course catalogue if courses do not appear in the database. Course restrictions apply so please see "Course Restrictions" below for more information.
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: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Accommodation
Students studying at UCL for a full year are guaranteed a place in university accommodation, provided they apply before the relevant deadline. Single-semester exchange students will normally be allocated housing, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Cost of living
Budgeting for living and day-to-day expenses while on exchange will vary according to your personal needs and wants. UCL suggests budgeting a total of around £390 per week. The university also provides a breakdown of estimated living expenses and additional costs to help you prepare for exchange.
The Which? Student Budget Calculator is also a useful tool to help you create a budget and manage your finances while studying in the UK.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students studying at UCL can apply for a scholarship through BUTEX. BUTEX offers a number of £500 scholarships to students studying on exchange at member institutions.
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.
Students who are making an application for a visa of more than 6 months will be required to pay an immigration health surcharge (IHS) for access to the National Health Service (NHS) whilst on their studies in the UK.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (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.
UCL provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the British High Commission 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: 17 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 22 June (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 18 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 23 November (for Semester 2 of the following year)