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So you've decided you want to apply for a semester-based exchange!

Important notice

There is a new application process to help guide you through applying for semester-based exchange.

Starting this round, you must register your interest by 21 May and work your way through the new research steps before submitting the application. 

The new process (including all research steps) will go live on 24 April 2026. 

  1. Complete a progression check
  2. Choosing a host university
  3. Prepare your study plan
  4. Gather Course Profiles
  5. Submit online application to UQ
  1. Attend the Next Steps session
  2. Application outcome
  3. Submit supporting documents
  4. Apply to the host university
  5. Meet host country entry requirements

1. Complete a progression check

Progression checks (or program planners) allow students to self-check the courses they have already completed, and those remaining in their UQ program.

Make sure you are aware of the course requirements of your UQ program before completing the progression check/program planner.

Important: Going on exchange in your final semester may delay your graduation date. 

How to complete a progression check for your faculty?

HASS Faculty

Languages

For more information from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS), please see: Program Advice

Science Faculty

For more information from the Faculty of Science, please see: Read this

BEL Faculty

For more information from the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (BEL), please see: Progression Checks

EAIT Faculty

For more information from the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and IT (EAIT), please see: Contact faculty

Find out more about progression checks in other faculties

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

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