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You're a domestic student if you are:

  • a citizen of Australia or New Zealand,
  • an Australian permanent resident, or
  • a holder of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.

You're an international student if you are:

  • intending to study on a student visa,
  • not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand,
  • not an Australian permanent resident, or
  • a temporary resident (visa status) of Australia.
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Important dates for international students

Before you arrive in Australia, there are some important dates you need to know.

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.

When you arrive

Preparing to start at UQ Sessions will take place in January 2024. Register for Preparing to start at UQ sessions.
English for Academic Communication Classes held during semester. Online registration for English for Academic Communication opens 2 weeks before classes start.
Orientation Week

Semester 1:

  • 12 – 16 February 2024
Welcome BBQ

Semester 1:

  • Date to be advised
Connect Week

Semester 1:

  • 19 – 23 February 2024

Semester 1, 2024

Last date to request a program change through mySI-net 9 February 2024
Due date to enrol for international students 16 February 2024
Semester 1 classes commence 19 February 2024
Last date for addition/alteration of enrolment 1 March 2024
Due date for payment of fees and charges 1 March 2024
Census date – last date to drop courses or cancel enrolment without financial liability 31 March 2024
Semester 1 classes end 25 May 2024
Semester 1 examination period 1 – 15 June 2024
Semester 1 ends 15 June 2024

Domestic students should check the academic calendar for important UQ dates.