Language of instruction
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For the third year running, University of Pennsylvania's School of Nursing has been named the number one nursing school in the world. Join the ranks of Penn Nursing experts and leaders who have been advancing science and delivering solutions, shaping policy and practice, and engaging communities to promote health for over a century.
Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, is a historic and vibrant city that has much to offer Penn students. Run the steps like Rocky and grab an authentic Philly cheesesteak.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | August–December |
View the Penn academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
The University of Pennsylvania has online resources to help get the most out of your 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)
Student testimonials
- B NursingSemester 1, 2023
Full-time study load
4 credit units at University of Pennsylvania is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Penn.
Study Options
You must take the courses as outlined by UQ's School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Semester Restrictions
UPenn Nursing is only available to nursing students for Fall Semester/UQ Semester 2.
For exchange during 2023 only, students are also allowed to apply for Spring Semester/UQ Semester 1.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search Penn Nursing's course catalogue.
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
Living on-campus is an essential part of the Penn experience. All exchange students are required to live on-campus and participate in a dining plan. Students are welcome to live in any of the Four-Year or Upperclass communities if space is available. Information regarding on-campus housing options and applications is available through the Penn Residential Services webpage.
Cost of living
The University of Pennsylvania provides an outline of the estimated costs to consider for exchange students studying in Philadelphia.
Additional Mandatory Fees
UPenn has additional mandatory fees which are outlined on the estimated costs page. These fees cannot not be waived. The New Student Orientation fee and Student health services apply to all 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.
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) requires that all full-time students obtain comprehensive health insurance coverage that meets certain standards. Penn sponsors a student plan which is strongly recommended. Visit the Student Health Services Office of Student Insurance for details.
Exchange students may be eligible to waive the Health Insurance Plan if they have additional cover that meets UPenn's minimum waiver requirements.
Before purchasing an additional policy, students should confirm that the policy meets UPenn's minimum waiver requirements. Please note that the waiver of the Health Insurance Plan is not guaranteed and subject to approval from UPenn.
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
Penn provides visa and immigration information for 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)