Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Internationality, practical relevance and an integrative view have characterised education at the University of St Gallen since its establishment in 1898. Its high academic standards have earned it the EQUIS and AACSB accreditations.
St Gallen is among the cities with the youngest population in Switzerland. The narrow streets with many shops, cosy restaurants and bars at every corner create an atmosphere you can’t help falling in love with.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 (Spring) | February–May |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 (Autumn) | September–December |
Guides and additional information
St Gallen has online resources to help get more from 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
Student testimonials
- B Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)Semester 2, 2022
Full-time study load
24 ECTS per semester at St Gallen is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at St Gallen.
Language
Students wanting to take courses taught in German will need to have at least level B2 language skills in German.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. You can choose courses from any of the faculties at St Gallen which are open to exchange students.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
St Gallen has course catalogues for each semester. Refer to the course information of the same semester of the previous year, as not all courses are offered each semester.
- St Gallen course catalogue (Autumn)
- St Gallen course catalogue (Spring)
The definite course list for the semester of your exchange will only be available on the St Gallen online timetable about one month before the semester begins.
Ensure you search for the correct level of courses - see "Additional Academic Information" below for more detail.
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
The Housing Office at St Gallen offers visiting students assistance in finding housing. Students can apply to use this service for a fee. Alternatively, students can use the resources provided on St Gallen's website to assist in searching for private housing.
Cost of living
To fund your studies in St Gallen, the University of St Gallen recommends that students have about CHF 2300 available per month. The University has also provided a breakdown of living costs that students can expect to encounter.
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.
Every person settling in Switzerland for the first time must obtain health insurance within 3 months of arriving.
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.
St Gallen provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Swiss Embassy 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