Travelling to another country is an exciting adventure but can feel overwhelming. We offer support for all stages of your journey, including:
- before you fly to Australia
- when you land in Brisbane
- as you prepare to start your studies
- while you’re a student at QUT.
Preparing to leave
We know there’s a lot to organise when you’re preparing to study overseas. We recommend checking key dates and logging into your student portal to start with. Then, check off the following items to make sure your enrolment and arrival go smoothly.
Accessing your student portal
On this page, you’ll see some links with a lock symbol. This means the information is within your student portal and you’ll need to login to access the page.
To log in to your HiQ student portal, you will need your QUT access username as provided in your acceptance letter, which is the letter ‘n’ followed by your QUT student ID number on your offer letter. For example, n12345678. If you have a conditional Confirmation of Enrolment, you will not be able to log in to the HiQ student portal until you have provided the required documentation to QUT International Admissions and they confirm you have satisfied the conditions and can start to enrol.
You may need to reset your password to be able to log in. Go to QUT Access and create a unique QUT password. Your password recovery link will be sent to the email address used in your application. You can then log in.
Once you have logged in to your student portal, you’ll find more information about:
- activating health cover (OSHC)
- bringing your family to Australia
- working while you study
- enrolling in units and understanding fees
- Welcome Week and registering for orientation events.
You’ll also have access to a recorded pre-departure briefing that will talk you through how to prepare and what to expect.
Understanding key dates
Check key dates for unit enrolment, class registration, information sessions to attend and fee due dates.
Applying for a student visa
When you receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), you can apply for a student visa through the Department of Home Affairs.
Finding accommodation
Find your home away from home with one of many accommodation options available close to both QUT campuses.
Overseas Student Health Cover
You'll need to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your studies in Australia.
Find out more about OSHC
Bringing your family
If your family is moving to Australia with you, they’ll need to apply for the right visa. If you need help, contact Welfare Services.
Visit Department of Home Affairs website
Booking your airport reception
We offer a complimentary 24-hour airport reception and transfer service when you arrive in Brisbane.
No Australian address?
You can use Student Services as a temporary address.
Your name and student ID number
c/o Student Services
Queensland University of Technology
Gardens Point Campus
GPO Box 2434
Brisbane, QLD 4001, Australia
Join our community
When you accept your offer from QUT, you’ll be invited to join our new social community, Goin' Connect. Goin' is a platform where you can chat with current QUT students and students who are beginning their studies at the same time as you. You can connect with people from your home country or who are studying the same course. We look forward to welcoming you.
Arriving in Brisbane
Brisbane is a warm, safe, and welcoming city with a relaxed atmosphere, great work-life balance and a year-round outdoor lifestyle. Discover everything Brisbane has to offer as an international study destination.
Living in Brisbane
Life in Brisbane is affordable and student-friendly, packed with cafes, restaurants, cultural precincts, an urban beach, and an abundance of local and international events.
Discover more about living in BrisbaneGetting to uni
QUT campuses are centrally located and close to accommodation, dining options and transport stations. Organise how you'll get to and from uni and explore our vibrant campuses so you know how to get to classes once you're here.
Maps and getting hereWorking in Australia
Finding employment is a great way to gain experience, support your living expenses and make new friends while you live and study in Australia.
Arriving late
You should plan to arrive in Brisbane at least two weeks before classes begin. You should enrol and engage with class content from the first week of semester, even if you're offshore.
Commencing your studies
Connect with us on our YouTube channel to learn about uni life and hear study tips and advice from current students. To get started, check out our Starting at QUT video which shares essential tips, and how to get the most out of Welcome Week.
Enrolling in classes
You should enrol in your units as early as possible and ensure you enrol in a full-time study load. Be sure to check key dates for unit enrolment and class registration.
Preparing for semester
Download the HiQ app, set up your HiQ dashboard and familiarise yourself with teaching and learning technologies before starting your classes.
Welcome Week
The best way to begin your studies at QUT is by joining us at Welcome Week - a fun and informative week of on-campus events, entertainment and information sessions.
There are essential orientation events for international students and for your study area. We also highly recommend extra events like workshops, virtual tours and help sessions.
Welcome Week is a great opportunity to make friends and join student clubs and societies before starting your classes.
Your QUT journey
We're excited to welcome you to QUT and understand that university is about more than just your studies. QUT has a vibrant community with lots of opportunities for you to connect with other students. We also have extensive student services and support, so if there's something you haven't found the answer to on this page, check out the student support we offer.
Student life
QUT is an inclusive and energetic university, filled with collaborative learning spaces, world-class facilities and vibrant student hubs, creating a welcoming and safe campus. We have over 100 student clubs you can join, along with regular on-campus events and entertainment.
Student support
We have a variety of services, support teams and student groups to help make your time at QUT as enjoyable and productive as possible. As a student, you can access support for your studies, health, career planning, finances, accommodation, spirituality and more.
HiQ
HiQ is the first point of contact for QUT enquiries. You can get in touch via online chat, email, phone or on campus. They can help answer your questions and connect you to support services.