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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 from January – February 2023. 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:

  • 13–17 February 2023
Welcome BBQ

Semester 1:

  • Date to be advised
Connect Week

Semester 1:

  • 20–24 February 2023

Semester 1, 2023

Last date to request a program change through mySI-net 10 February 2023
Due date to enrol for international students 17 February 2023
Semester 1 classes commence 20 February 2023
Last date for addition/alteration of enrolment 3 March 2023
Due date for payment of fees and charges 3 March 2023
Census date – last date to drop courses or cancel enrolment without financial liability 31 March 2023
Semester 1 classes end 18 June 2023
Semester 1 examination period 3–17 June 2023
Semester 1 ends 18 June 2023

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