Apply for study abroad

There are a few entry requirements you need to meet to apply for our study abroad program.

General

You must:

• be 18 years or older
• not hold Australian citizenship or permanent residency

Academic

You must:

• have completed at least 1 year of full-time study at a recognised institution
• have a minimum GPA (grade point average) of 2.5 on a 4-point scale, or equivalent.

English language

You’ll need to provide an English language test result taken within the past two years if:

• English is not your first language
• you haven't taken a course taught entirely in English.

Some units have higher English language requirements than others - we'll work with you to make sure you meet them. We accept scores from the following tests:

I need help to meet the entry requirements

If you do not meet the English language entry requirements for our study abroad program, don’t worry, you can study English language programs at the QUT College before your study abroad semester.

When you apply for our study abroad program, select the 'English language program' option and we will let you know the process you will need to follow. There are separate costs for study abroad with English.

Tuition fees

You need to pay fees directly to QUT as a study abroad student. The fees you take depend on the number of units you wish to take.

Tuition fees cover tuition, administration, student support services and a copy of your academic record. It doesn't include international and domestic travel, accommodation and meals, textbooks, living costs or Overseas Student Health Cover.

Study abroad with English fees

If you do not meet the English language entry requirements for our study abroad program, don’t worry, you can study English language programs at the QUT College before your study abroad semester.

When you apply for our study abroad program, select the 'English language program' option and we will let you know the process you will need to follow. There are separate costs for study abroad with English.

Health cover

You must maintain valid health insurance for the full length of your visa. This usually means organising Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). OSHC covers medical costs, hospital care costs, some prescription drugs, emergency ambulance service, and some pregnancy-related costs.

We will tell you how much your OSHC will cost when you receive your offer to study with us.

Students from Belgium, Norway and some students from Sweden who have health cover in their home countries may be exempt from OSHC. Find out more about which types of insurance are recognised for this exemption through the Department of Home Affairs website.

Your OSHC only covers you while you're in Australia, so you'll need to take out extra travel insurance if you'll be travelling overseas during or after your time at QUT.

Living costs

Brisbane is an affordable city, but you still need to plan to make sure you have enough money for your study and living expenses.

During your first few weeks you will need around $2,500 to get set up, including accommodation costs, money to set up your new home, food and transport. After this, you should budget around $500 a week for food, rent, transport, bills, study costs and entertainment.

If you’re going to travel (which we’re sure you’ll want to), you will also need to factor this into your budget.

Check the application closing dates

On-time applications for Semester 1 2025  (February - July) are due on 9 December 2024.

On-time applications for Semester 2 2025 (July - November ) are due on 12 May 2025.

We will continue to process applications after the on-time closing date, however applying early is recommended to give you plenty of time to make your travel arrangements.

Complete the online application

You can submit your application by:

• completing the online application yourself via the QUT Application Portal
• applying through a QUT representative in your home country
• applying through the international office if you study at one of our study abroad partner institutions.

Attach required documents

To complete the online application, you or your representative will need to submit the following documentation in English:

• certified copies of your most recent official academic record (grades) in English. Your home university can stamp and sign these documents to confirm that they are accurate
• proof of English language proficiency, if required, and
• a photocopy of your passport, which must be valid for at least six months after your study abroad program finishes.

Choose your units

As part of the application, you will also need to list the units you wish to study at QUT.

While QUT students usually study 4 units each semester, you need to include at least 6 units on your application. This is in case we are unable approve some of your preferences. You should make sure your home institution also approves these unit choices.

You’ll also have the chance to include supporting documents in this part of your application. It’s a good idea to submit the detailed unit outlines for all the units you’ve already completed as this helps us determine if you meet prerequisite study.

Explore the unit options

To accept your unconditional offer, did you apply through an agent or directly to QUT?

Through an agent or representative

Directly to QUT

Student visa

It is very important that you check that all the details on your CoE are correct before you apply for your visa. Using your CoE to organise your Australian Student Visa.

It can take up to 8 weeks to be granted your student visa so make sure you apply with enough time to process your visa application.

Visa assessment

Your application for a visa will be assessed by the Department of Home Affairs. Find more information about visa assessment processes via the Department of Home Affairs website.

QUT accommodation service

We welcome thousands of new international students every year and the QUT Accommodation Service provides lots of information about places to stay. The QUT accommodation team can help you find everything you need to know about moving to Brisbane and life in Australia.

If you’re moving to Brisbane as part of a study abroad or exchange program, you can choose from a range of accommodation options, including:

• purpose-built student accommodation
• off-campus residential colleges
• private rental accommodation
• agent-operated student accommodation.

Find your new home

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Semester in Australia

Semester in Australia (SiA) housing is specifically for study abroad and exchange students - they understand that you're only in Australia for a few short months, and you want to make the most of your time here. SiA have more than 25 years of experience supporting international students. With their support, you can live, study and travel with a ready-made peer network of other exchange students.

SiA provides fully furnished housing with utilities, bills and internet included, so you'll have nothing more to worry about. You will be placed with like-minded exchange students, and you'll be introduced to them before you arrive.

Get support from the on-site resident director, who will introduce you to the other SiA students, QUT, your local area and life in Brisbane. SiA will help you make the most of your time at QUT with on-going semester activities and travel options.