What is the UQ-Link program?

The UQ-Link Program aims to provide equitable access to and support for higher education for students who have experienced educational disadvantage as a result of financial hardship.

At the University of Queensland, we realise that if you are facing financial hardship you may not reach your full academic potential in Years 11 and 12 or at TAFE and may therefore find it harder when competing for University places.

The UQ-Link program encourages you to consider your tertiary study options and provides an extensive range of services across all three UQ campuses- from financial assistance, to special entry, to assistance settling into university life.

Who is eligible to apply for this program?

For entry to UQ via the UQ-Link program, you must be from a low-income family. Applications are open to Australian citizens or Australian Permanent Residents (including holders of Permanent Humanitarian Visas) who are currently completing Year 12, Full-time Senior External Examinations or a Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (Full-time).

If you are already a UQ student you are not eligible to apply to the UQ-Link program.

Can I obtain any financial assistance?

UQ-Link students can apply for a range of UQ undergraduate equity scholarships that are specifically for students who have financial hardship. These include Commonwealth Scholarships, UQ-Link Residential Support Scholarship, and Academic Scholarships (UQ Excellence Scholarships and UQ Merit Scholarships). The UQ-Link Residential Support Scholarship is only available to UQ-Link students in their first year of study.

For more information on other scholarships that you may be eligible to apply for, visit the UQ Scholarships website.

What support services can I access?

The UQ-Link Program provides students with the opportunity to achieve their goals with specialised support developed to encourage students to achieve success at UQ.

Before orientation week begins UQ-Link students are invited to attend a number of workshops and seminars to gain familiarity with university life.
As a UQ-Link student you have access to the Transition to UQ community blackboard website where you can stay in touch with students and staff, access resources that assist you with your studies, and gain familiarity about with Student Services.  You can ask questions about your study, scholarship or seek advice about procrastination or just read what other students have to say.

Log onto the Transition to UQ blackboard website using your UQ username and password.

If you are a currently enrolled UQ-Link student or hold a scholarship (Commonwealth Learning Scholarship, G08 or UQ Excellence) as a first year student and are having trouble getting access to the site, please contact the Transition Officer at Student Services uqtransition@uq.edu.au

UQ-Link students are able to take advantage of a wide range of support services available at Student Services. These include personal counselling, disability support, learning assistance, career skills assistance, and various other resources to enhance your university experience. To make an appointment with Student Services please phone (07) 3365 1704 or come in and make an appointment.

For free career skills assistance and information about the Graduate Employment Program please click on the Careers and Employment link.

There are also ongoing social and academic activities to allow UQ-Link students to come together during the year.

Where can I obtain further information?

If you are a new UQ-Link student and would like more information about the ongoing support available for students at UQ visit the New to UQ page in the main section of MyAdvisor. If you are a new UQ-Link student at the Ipswich campus you can also click on the First year at UQ Ipswich page.

If you are a looking for a great place to live while studying at UQ visit the Accommodation Services website to assist you to find a home that is right for you or phone (07) 3365 3419.

If you would like further information about the services available for UQ-Link students you can phone Student Services on (07) 3365 1704. If you prefer to get more information via email, send your request to ss@uq.edu.au.

If you are currently studying an undergraduate degree and would like more information on postgraduate study you can visit the Postgraduate and graduate programs website.

If you are currently completing your senior studies and would like further information about applying to UQ through the UQ-Link program please visit the UQ-Link Admissions Information and Applications website.