Print versionThere is a range of support and services for UQ's international students.
Student Services produce a guide for UQ international students which covers topics such as studying at UQ, living in Queensland, through to completing your studies and returning home. View the guide here.
Click here for information on changing status from fee paying international to fee paying domestic.
The following services are located on the St Lucia campus but are available to all UQ international students.
- UQ International (Contact details)
- UQ International provides advice on all matters relating to program admission at the University.
- If you are an AusAID student, please visit the AusAid Office within UQ International for assistance and information.
- All other international students, including Study Abroad and exchange students, should visit a student centre for information and assistance.
- UQ International provides advice on all matters relating to program admission at the University.
- International Student Support (ISS)
- The international student advisors in Student Services provide services to all international students. They provide support and counselling, advice on University and other matters, family support and financial assistance. They also offer a variety of workshops including follow-up orientations and return-home seminars.
- The international student advisors can also put you in touch with University and community national and ethnic associations.
- The international student advisors in Student Services provide services to all international students. They provide support and counselling, advice on University and other matters, family support and financial assistance. They also offer a variety of workshops including follow-up orientations and return-home seminars.
- Academic Preparation Program (APP)
- Learning assistance staff run the APP for new international students before their first semester. Separate programs are designed to meet the specific needs of undergraduates and postgraduates. If your first language is not English or if you have not previously undertaken tertiary study, you are strongly advised to attend the APP.
- Learning assistance staff from Student Services will also help you adjust to a different approach to education and provide assistance for effective study and academic writing.
- Learning assistance staff run the APP for new international students before their first semester. Separate programs are designed to meet the specific needs of undergraduates and postgraduates. If your first language is not English or if you have not previously undertaken tertiary study, you are strongly advised to attend the APP.
- English language support
- If you require English language support, you are eligible to attend the Academic English for Tertiary Students (AETS) courses held each semester by the Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education. Attendance is free-of-charge for international students on all campuses for the duration of their UQ study program.
- Free English conversation classes are offered to the partners of international students by The University of Queensland English Conversation Group. Assistance provided includes:
- free English conversation practice sessions three times per week and
- short-term loan of kitchen items (two months).
English conversation sessions are held at 50 Walcott St, St Lucia, 10am to 12pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday (excluding school holidays).
For more details, telephone: mobile 0403 332 703; or home(07) 3892 3668. - free English conversation practice sessions three times per week and
- If you require English language support, you are eligible to attend the Academic English for Tertiary Students (AETS) courses held each semester by the Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education. Attendance is free-of-charge for international students on all campuses for the duration of their UQ study program.
- The UQ Union (Contact details)
- An international student representative is available to discuss matters of interest to all international students.
- International students have representation through the UQ Union's International Student Committee.
- An international student representative is available to discuss matters of interest to all international students.
The following services are located at UQ Gatton:
- Student Services
- Student Services at UQ Gatton provides a full range of support services for international students including counselling, learning advice, general support, support for students with a disability and financial assistance.
- UQ Gatton Student Services is located on Level 1, Morrison Hall and is open between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, telephone (07) 5460 1046.
- Student Services at UQ Gatton provides a full range of support services for international students including counselling, learning advice, general support, support for students with a disability and financial assistance.
- Gatton International Students Association (GISA)
- GISA is a voluntary association made up of community members, staff and students. GISA's objectives are to initiate services and co-ordinate and assist interested organisations in providing services for international students' welfare.
- The Association places particular emphasis on the reception, accommodation, orientation, hospitality and recreational needs of international students and raises awareness of other cultures among international students.
- For more information, contact Vijendra Kumar on telephone (07) 5460 1346.
- GISA is a voluntary association made up of community members, staff and students. GISA's objectives are to initiate services and co-ordinate and assist interested organisations in providing services for international students' welfare.
- English language support
Free English conversation classes are offered to the partners of international students studying at UQ Gatton. Please contact an international student advisor in Student Services for details.
The following services are located at UQ Ipswich:
- Student Services
- Student Services staff at UQ Ipswich provide a full range of support services for international students including counselling, learning advice, welfare assistance, general support and support for students with a disability.
- Located in room 223, Building 8, it is open 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, telephone (07) 3381 1011.
- Student Services staff at UQ Ipswich provide a full range of support services for international students including counselling, learning advice, welfare assistance, general support and support for students with a disability.