# Semester-based Exchange

**Source**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange
**Parent**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/exchange-funding

## Semester-based Exchange

- [Get started](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/seek-advice-about-student-exchange)
- [Confirm eligibility](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/eligibility-criteria)
- [Costs and funding](https://employability.uq.edu.au/exchange-funding)
- [Find host university](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)
- [Apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)
- [Prepare to go](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/prepare-go-exchange)
- [While overseas](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/while-overseas)
- [Return to UQ](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/returning-uq)

They say a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.

With 130+ exchange partners in 30+ countries, semester-based exchange is an ideal way to combine study and travel. By participating in a semester-based exchange, you will enhance your employability and have the experience of a lifetime.

[Access our Global Experiences Resources Page](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/internships-and-global-experiences-resources)

#### 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)

##### **Stay updated**

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## Top tips

Here are our top 10 tips to try and make the application process as streamlined as possible.

Understand what you want to achieve

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Speak to an academic adviser

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Create a budget - don't rely on funding

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Apply early

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Make sure your passport is valid

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Research visa requirements before applying

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Do not book flights until your plans are confirmed

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Discuss course changes with UQ Faculty

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Get suitable travel insurance

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Sign up with Smartraveller before you go

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## Find a host university

Utilise this search tool to identify the host university options that will best suit your academic requirements and personal needs.

[Find a host university](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)