Travelling to another country is an exciting adventure but can feel overwhelming. We’re here to help before you fly, when you land and as you prepare to start your study at QUT.

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Are you a study abroad or exchange student? Find information on how to apply on this page.

Preparing to leave

  • Accept your offer and login to your HiQ Student Portal
  • Understand important dates
  • Apply for your visa
  • Organise health cover
  • Organise accommodation
  • Watch QUT's pre-departure webinar
  • Book your QUT airport transfer

Arriving in Brisbane

  • Have your travel paperwork ready
  • Use QUT's free airport transfer service
  • Organise your transport options for getting to uni
  • Explore Brisbane
  • Consider work opportunities

Commencing your studies

  • Enrol in your units and register for classes
  • Connect with QUT services and technology
  • Attend Welcome Week and international student orientation
  • Access student services and support
  • Explore student life

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

To log in to your HiQ student portal, use the QUT username provided in your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from QUT.

You may need to reset your password to be able to login. Go to QUT Access and create a unique QUT password. You will need your QUT access username, which is the letter ‘n’ followed by your QUT student ID number. For example, n12345678.

Your password recovery link will be sent to the email address used in your application. You can then login to your student portal, where you’ll find more information about:

  • activating health cover (OSHC)
  • enrolling in units and understanding fees
  • registering for orientation events
  • working while you study
  • bringing your family to Australia.

You’ll also have access to a recorded pre-departure briefing that will talk you through how to prepare and what to expect.

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.

Get started with your student portal

Understanding key dates

Check key dates for unit enrolment, class registration, information sessions to attend and fee due dates.

View important dates

Applying for a visa

When you receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), you can apply for a visa through the Department of Home Affairs.

How to apply for your visa

Finding accommodation

Find your home away from home with one of many accommodation options available close to both QUT campuses.

Explore accomodation options

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.

Book airport reception

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

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

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 Brisbane

Getting 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 here

Working 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.

Learn more about working while you study

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.

View more information on arriving late

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.

The QUTube

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.

How to enrol in classes

Preparing for semester

Download the HiQ app, set up your HiQ dashboard and familiarise yourself with teaching and learning technologies before starting your classes.

Preparing for semester

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.

Register for events

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.

Explore student life

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.

Find support for current students

Learn more about support

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.

Explore student life

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.

Learn more about support

Travelling to Brisbane

From 15 December 2021, fully vaccinated eligible visa holders, including international student visa holders, can travel to and from Australia without needing to applying for a travel exemption.

We recommend you review the following resources to help plan your travel:

Once we have confirmed your acceptance, you will need to start preparing for your travel to Brisbane. We recommend that you arrive 2 weeks before your course starts so that you have enough time to find accommodation and settle in. If travel restrictions prevent you from arriving for the start of semester, check if your program is available to study online.

Once you arrive in Brisbane make sure you notify us of your address.

We have an optional airport reception service that can pick you up from the airport when you arrive.

We offer an accommodation service and we can help you find somewhere to live.

Pre-departure briefings

Our international student mentors organise pre-departure briefings in several countries. This is a great opportunity for you to meet a current QUT student and learn more about living in Brisbane.

We'll email you details of pre-departure briefings towards the start of semester.

No Australian address?

You can use Student Services as a temporary address. You can have your mail sent to:

Your name, your student ID number
c/o Student Services
Queensland University of Technology
Gardens Point Campus
GPO Box 2434
Brisbane, Qld 4001, Australia

Stay connected

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.

Contact HiQ

HiQ

HiQ is our general queries team that helps current students with enquiries such as class timetabling, course information or IT issues. If they can't answer your question directly, they'll connect you with someone who can.

You can visit HiQ on campus, chat with them online or call them over the phone.