Programs by Region

UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, BRISBANE

Program Provider: University of Queensland (UQ), Brisbane

Program Site: UQ’s main St. Lucia campus lies along the Brisbane River and is about five miles from downtown Brisbane.

Duration: Fall, Spring or Year. Fall semester (UQ’s Semester 2) runs from mid-July to late November. Spring semester (UQ’s Semester 1) runs from mid-February to late June.

Description: Brisbane is capital of the state of Queensland and is the third-largest and fastest-growing city in Australia. Australia’s Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are just an hour away. UQ is one of Australia’s premier higher education institutions and has around 40,000 students. Study abroad students are directly enrolled in classes alongside Australian students.

Academics: Coursework is available in a wide range of fields, from Aboriginal Studies to Zoology. Kinesiology majors may take courses in UQ’s Department of Human Movement Studies. UQ has a strong program in peace and conflict studies and is also an excellent location for the study of marine sciences, marine biology, conservation biology, and environmental science. UQ also offers a wide range of engineering courses. Pre-health students can benefit greatly from UQ’s state-of-the-art anatomy lab.

Course load and Credit: Students take 4 courses and earn a maximum of 16 per semester.

Accommodations: Students are not guaranteed on-campus housing, which is in short supply. USC students may either apply to an on-campus residential college or seek off-campus housing with assistance from UQ Accommodation Services.

Activities and Other Program Features: UQ has a wide range of student clubs and societies that USC students are encouraged to join. The sprawling campus has such amenities as a large student union, a movie theater, banks, a travel agency, a gym and several sports fields.

Eligibility: Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Estimated Semester Cost:
Tuition..................................................$12,143
ON CAMPUS Additional Expenses*...........$16,068
OFF CAMPUS Additional Expenses*...........$15.689
ON CAMPUS Total..................................$28,211
OFF CAMPUS Total.................................$27,831

Cost Updated: 04/30/12
Text Updated: 7/7/11

*Additional expenses include estimated costs for airfare, room and board, books and supplies, health insurance, and personal expenses (which can vary greatly from student to student). USC financial aid, scholarships, and tuition remission may be applied to program costs. Please visit the Office of Overseas Studies for more detailed cost information.