Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
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Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–April |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | August–December |
View UF's academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
UF has online resources to help you get more from your exchange:
- Campus and community resources for international and exchange students
- Student organisations, clubs and societies
- UF Campus map
- Disability support 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)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Full-time study load
12 credits at UF is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA OF 4.5 to study at UF.
Study Options
You must choose courses offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the Schedule of Classes and view the courses offered under each major in the College of Liberal Arts and Science
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
On-campus housing options at the University of Florida are limited. Students can apply for on-campus accommodation through the Housing and residence education webpage. Alternatively, students can use the resources provided by Off-campus life to find private accommodation.
Cost of living
The University of Florida provides an outline of the estimated cost of attendance for international students studying in Gainesville. Keep in mind that exchange students do not pay tuition to their host university.
Additional Mandatory Fees
UF has additional mandatory fees which are outlined on the estimated cost of attendance page, of which the Student ID fee is applicable to exchange students. 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 students studying at UF are required to maintain adequate health coverage throughout the duration of their exchange. UF offer the UF Student Health Insurance Plan.
Exchange students may be eligible to waive the Health Insurance Plan if they have additional cover that meets UF's minimum waiver requirements. UQ’s Corporate Travel Insurance does not meet UF's minimum waiver requirements.
Before purchasing an additional policy, students should confirm that the policy meets UF's minimum waiver requirements. Please note that the waiver of the Health Insurance Plan is not guaranteed and subject to approval from UF.
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.
UF provides visa and immigration information for international and exchange students.
Contact the US Embassy and Consulates 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)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)