Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
There’s no better place to get a college experience than at the University of Maryland, one of the world’s top-ranked public research institutions.
Students and alumni are called Terps, short for terrapin, or turtle. UMD's mascot is a bronze statue of a diamondback terrapin, after Testudo the Turtle who resided on campus in the 1930s. Students will often rub the statue's beak for luck before exams. Known for its ability to bite off the hands and feet of the unwary, the mascot coined UMD's slogan "Fear the turtle".
Located just outside Washington, D.C., the campus is a 1,250-acre oasis in suburban College Park. Shuttle buses make it easy to get around the College Park campus, with plenty of eclectic hangouts and cool vibe. Plus, you’ll be a car, bus, or train ride from Annapolis, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | August–December |
View UMD's academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
UMD has online resources available to help you get the most out of your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Full-time study load
12 credits at UMD is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at UMD.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university, however, you will usually be expected to nominate a faculty of admission. 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 the UMD course catalogue.
UQ Credit Precedent Database
The first step is to review the host university's most recent course catalogue and identify the courses available to exchange students in the semester you plan to attend (e.g. Fall/Spring or Semester 1/Semester 2).
Once you have identified suitable courses, you can search the Credit Precedent Database (CPD) to check whether any of those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
Please note:
- Always use the host university course catalogue to identify available courses. The CPD should only be used to check whether those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
- The CPD is a guide only and does not represent the full or current range of courses available at a host institution.
- Previous credit assessments may have expired or no longer reflect the current course content.
- Courses that do not appear in the CPD can still be considered for UQ credit through the Study Plan assessment process.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
Undergraduate exchange students are guaranteed on-campus housing at UMD, provided they comply with the application requirements. Students can apply to live in any of the residence communities on-campus.
Cost of living
The University of Maryland provides an estimate of semester expenses for incoming exchange students. This includes everyday costs associated with living and studying in College Park.
Additional Mandatory Fees
The University of Maryland has additional mandatory fees which are outlined on the estimated expenses page. These fees cannot not be waived. the Student Activity Fee and SEVIS fee for J-1 Students apply to exchange students. Incoming students will be required to pay a technology fee to UMD (this is automatically charged to your student account once accepted to UMD).
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 exchange students are required to purchase University of Maryland's Student Health Insurance Plan. Exchange students are not eligible to waive this requirement. All exchange students will be automatically enrolled in the insurance and billed to the student's UMaryland account.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
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.
UMD 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
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October