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UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
Queensland, Australia |
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| Institution Profile |
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http://www.uq.edu.au
Established in 1910, The University of Queensland (UQ) is the largest and oldest university in Queensland and is one of Australia's premier learning and research institutions. There are 3 major campuses in the university namely Lucia, Ipswich and Gatton. Situated in a tropical/subtropical region, it provides pleasant living conditions all year round.
Member of:
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Australia’s Group of
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Universitas 21 |
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| Academics |
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Academic Calendar:
- First Semester: Mid-February to Late June
- Second Semester: Mid-July to Mid-November
University’s faculties/schools:
The University runs courses from seven faculties of Arts; Biological and Chemical Sciences; Business, Economics and Law; Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture; Health Sciences; Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science; and the Social and Behavioural Sciences. Students should not timetable courses taught at two different campuses on the same day. The maximum number of courses per semester is 5. (http://www.uq.edu.au/study/search.html?action=course_form)
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| Housing Options |
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http://accommodation.uq.edu.au/index.html
On-campus accommodation:
There are 10 residential colleges at St Lucia Campus that are within easy walking distance of all teaching and research facilities and they are usually very competitive. Gatton Campus has three Halls of Residence and 30 Gatton Houses, many of which are located on-campus. No on-campus accommodation is available at Ipswich campus. Average fees is about AUD$1385 per month, excluding meals.
Off-campus accommodation:
Rental accommodation should only be arranged once you have arrived in Queensland so as to give you the opportunity to inspect properties and meet house-mates (for shared houses and units). This is because once you sign a tenancy agreement it is very difficult to get out of it. Average fees is about AUD$610 per month, excluding meals and rental bond of about AUD$400.
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| Additional Information |
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Estimated living costs (excluding housing): AUD$550 – AUD$800 per month
(http://www.uq.edu.au/study/index.html?page=18835)
Type of expense |
Off-campus (sharing a house) |
On-campus |
Food |
77 |
29 |
Transportation |
19 |
10 |
Books/Printing |
33 |
31 |
Personal expenses/other |
48 |
48 |
Emergency |
10 |
10 |
Total AUD$ per week |
187 |
128 |
Insurance:
All international students studying in Australia are required to purchase an approved Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) policy. OSHC is a condition of the Overseas Student Visa issued by the Australian Immigration authorities. Depending on the insurance firm you buy your OSHC policy from, an OSHC policy would generally cost:
AUD$175 – 6 months
AUD$349 – 12 months
For more information about OSHC, please refer to
http://www.uq.edu.au/international/index.html?page=17545 and
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/health-privatehealth-providers-oscover.htm
Visa matters:
Your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and 'Letter of Acceptance' are needed to apply for a Student Visa. You should not leave your home country without first securing an Australian Student Visa. Exchange students are classified as a non-award student (Student visa sub class 575). Students from assessment level 3 and 4 countries, including China, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, need to be aware that they may be required to provide an IELTS test and this may lengthen the visa process.
The University of Queensland
Brisbane QLD 4072
AUSTRALIA
Tel: (61-7) 3365 1111
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