Getting prepared to come to Australia
Moving to a new country is exciting. You’ll get to see new places and try new things – but there’s a lot to organise before you go.
Get ready to go
It's important to plan your arrival. Watch our pre-departure videos to help you get started:
Before you fly
From student visas to airport pick-ups, there's a few things to arrange before you leave.
Bringing your family
Brisbane is the perfect city for families. Before you move any family members to Australia, you'll need to think about:
- costs
- visas
- schools
- language support.
After you arrive
See our guides on living in Brisbane, adjusting to UQ and working in Australia to help you settle in.
Important dates
Make a note of important dates for getting started at UQ, information sessions you'll have to attend, and when you can enrol and change courses.
Preparing for semester
We'll walk you through how to enrol in classes, drafting a timetable, paying your fees, and everything you need to know to prepare for a successful semester.
Events
21 November - 5 December
Study at UQ in 2025 Info Sessions
Join live presentations and engage in one-on-one chats with faculty representatives to guide you through the next steps of your academic journey to UQ. These webinars are hosted in Mandarin Chinese.
Online
28 November
Discover postgraduate Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer)
Join the team from our Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer) program to understand your study options.
Online
4 December - 15 January
2025 Starter Program – Engineering, Architecture and IT
Join our interactive webinars to get ready for engineering, architecture and information technology programs at The University of Queensland. Hosted by international student advisers, academics and current students from the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture, and IT (EAIT), these sessions provide the perfect opportunity to ask questions and prepare for a smooth and successful transition to UQ.
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