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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 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:

  • 17 - 21 February 2025
Connect Week

Semester 1:

  • 24 - 28 February 2025

Semester 1, 2025

Last date to request a program change through mySI-net 14 February 2025
Due date to enrol for international students 21 February 2025
Semester 1 classes commence 24 February 2025
Last date for addition/alteration of enrolment 7 March 2025
Due date for payment of fees and charges 7 March 2025
Census date – last date to drop courses or cancel enrolment without financial liability 31 March 2025
Semester 1 classes end 21 June 2025
Semester 1 examination period 7 – 21 June 2025
Semester 1 ends 21 June 2025

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