Once you've been accepted to participate in the semester-based exchange program, it's time to get ready to go!
Below you'llÌýfindÌýsome tips to help you make the most of your experience while ensuring you keep safe and healthy while overseas.
Work your way through theÌýIGET Pre-departure Essentials ChecklistÌýto help you prepare.
Important Travel Advice
Students planning international travel should regularly monitor DFATÌýÌýand theÌýÌý·É±ð²ú²õ¾±³Ù±ð.
UQ strongly recommends that students do not travel to, or transit through, locations rated “Do not travelâ€� or “Reconsider your need to travelâ€�,Ìýdue to security risks,ÌýdisruptionÌýand insurance limitations.Ìý
Where a destinationÌýremainsÌýapproved, but a student chooses to transit via such locations against advice, UQ support and insurance apply only to the approved experience and destination, not to the student’s travel routing.Ìý
StudentsÌýare responsible forÌýreviewing flight routes and keeping their travel details up to date.Ìý
6. Flights and accommodation
We do not recommend that you purchase plane tickets until you receive an official acceptance letter from your host university and the appropriate visa for your exchange.
On each host university page, you can find a link to on- and off-campus accommodation options under the ''Accommodation and costs' tab.
Where to find accommodation options
Once accepted into the global experience, the host university should provide you with information on accommodation choices and application instructions.ÌýIt is your responsibility to secure accommodation for the duration of your experience.ÌýWe recommend that youÌýapply forÌýaccommodation as soon as possible in order to secure a place.Ìý
Housing Shortage
We have been informed by a number of host universities that some countries are experiencing housing shortages, which may affect accommodation availability for exchange students. You are strongly encouraged to research your accommodation options early.
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