Applying for exchange
Source: https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange Parent: https://employability.uq.edu.au/exchange-funding
So you've decided you want to apply for a semester-based exchange!
Before you start the application process make sure you have confirmed that you are eligible and know where you want to go.
If you are having difficulty at any stage of the application process, please contact an Internships and Global Experiences Coordinator for help. Do not contact your host institution directly as all enquiries must be made through Global Experiences until you are formally accepted.
- Complete a progression check
- Choosing a host university
- Prepare your study plan
- Gather Course Profiles
- Application outcome
- Submit supporting documents
- Apply to the host university
- 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
- Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences (HaBS): Contact faculty
- Faculty of Medicine: Contact faculty
Choosing a host university Next
- Get started
- Eligibility criteria
- Costs and funding
- Find a host university
- Applying for exchange
- Prepare to go on exchange
- While overseas
- Returning to UQ
- Speak to an adviser
- Glossary of Terms
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 \ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange\
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