Research higher degree students at other institutions who wish to transfer their enrolment to The University of Queensland must follow the how to apply procedure. In addition, you must provide certified documentary evidence of the duration and attendance status of any previous research higher degree enrolment.

If your previous research higher degree enrolment was at an Australian university, you must also provide certified documentary evidence of the amount of research higher degree student load already used. In Australian universities, student load is measured in Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL). The EFTSL for a full-time student completing one full year of study comprising the standard student load for a program would normally be 1 EFTSL.

The best proof of consumed research higher degree EFTSL is certified copies of your HECS Liability Statements, which are issued to students by every Australian university in each semester of effective enrolment.

If a major portion of the research work has been completed and you apply to transfer the The University of Queensland within two years of withdrawing from your current/previous university, your required period of enrolment may be reduced.