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The QUT Study Abroad Year is a fantastic opportunity for you to study at QUT in Brisbane, Australia for a full year (two semesters).
- Have a unique life changing experience that will help you grow academically, personally and prepare you for your career.
- Be immersed in the QUT experience by studying alongside full time degree students from Australia and across the world.
- Design your own course by selecting units from across QUT’s faculties (prerequisites must be met) or by selecting from the comprehensive list of preapproved units.
- The units that you study at QUT may be credited towards your degree if they have been approved by your home institution.
- Tuition fees are payable to QUT.
Highlights
The QUT Study Abroad Year is a fantastic opportunity for you to study at QUT in Brisbane, Australia for a full year (two semesters).
- Have a unique life changing experience that will help you grow academically, personally and prepare you for your career.
- Be immersed in the QUT experience by studying alongside full time degree students from Australia and across the world.
- Design your own course by selecting units from across QUT’s faculties (prerequisites must be met) or by selecting from the comprehensive list of preapproved units.
- The units that you study at QUT may be credited towards your degree if they have been approved by your home institution.
- Tuition fees are payable to QUT.
Explore this course
This course is only available to international students.
Visit the Study Abroad & Exchange website to view a list of subjects you can study.
- Course code
- U094
- CRICOS code
- 012704B
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- External
- 1 years full-time
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Duration is 2 semesters
- February and July
This course is only available to international students.
To apply for our Study Abroad program, you must meet the:
- Academic requirements
- English language requirements, if English is not your first language.
Academic requirements
You must:
- have completed at least 1 year of full-time study at a recognised university
- have a minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.5 on a 4-point scale, or equivalent
English language proficiency requirements
We accept scores from:
- TOEFL (Internet-based)
- IELTS (Academic)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
Do I have to provide an English language test result?
You may not have to provide a proficiency test result if:
- your high school or tertiary studies were conducted entirely in English and you achieved a passing grade
- you can provide other language proficiency results which will be assessed by our Study Abroad and Exchange Office.
Don't meet our English language proficiency requirements?
If you meet the academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, you may still be able to participate in Study Abroad by completing an English language subject.
See our subjects you can study to check which English language subject is appropriate for you.
Minimum English language requirements
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025 fees
2025: $10,368 per study period (48 credit points)
Costs for Study Abroad
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Acdemic & Financial Penalty Key Dates
Fees
2024 fees
2024: $9,984 per study period (48 credit points)
Costs for Study Abroad
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Acdemic & Financial Penalty Key Dates
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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