Language of instruction
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Since 1819, the University of Virginia has continued to reflect Thomas Jefferson鈥檚 founding intent to produce independent and intelligent citizens ready to make their mark听on the future. The University of Virginia has been named the number 3 best public university in the United States for 2018.
Charlottesville has been ranked as the best college town听and happiest city in America! Located in Central Virginia, just east of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city offers stunning beauty, extraordinary culture and an inexhaustible list of things to do.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | 闯补苍耻补谤测鈥揗补测 |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester | 础耻驳耻蝉迟鈥揇别肠别尘产别谤 |
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Guides and additional information
UVa has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Student testimonials
- Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and EconomicsSemester 2, 2019
Going on exchange to UVa was one of the best choices I have ever made. Go Hoos!!
- B Nursing/MidwiferySemester 1, 2019
School spirit is like nothing you have ever experienced before and everyone is so friendly!
Full-time study load
Undergraduate: 15 credits at UVa is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Nursing students: 10 -听14听credits听at UVa is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at UVa.
Study Options
You must choose one admission faculty from the list of faculties below, however, can take courses from any faculty open to exchange students.听Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Semester Restrictions
Nursing is only available to nursing students for Fall Semester/UQ Semester 2.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
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UQ Credit Precedent Database
The first step is to review the host university's most recent course catalogue and identify the courses available to exchange students in the semester you plan to attend (e.g. Fall/Spring or Semester 1/Semester 2).
Once you have identified suitable courses, you can search the to check whether any of those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
Please note:
- Always use the host university course catalogue to identify available courses. The CPD should only be used to check whether those courses have previously been assessed for UQ credit.
- The CPD is a guide only and does not represent the full or current range of courses available at a host institution.
- Previous credit assessments may have expired or no longer reflect the current course content.
- Courses that do not appear in the CPD can still be considered for UQ credit through the Study Plan assessment process.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
Exchange students are eligible for . If you elect not to live in residential student housing there are many accommodation options available near the university. UVa provides information on a variety of off-campus accommodation听through the .
Cost of living
The University of Virginia provides a breakdown of for students studying in Charlottesville.
Additional Mandatory Fees
The University of Virginia does not have any additional mandatory fees for exchange students.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ鈥檚 Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
All exchange听students are required to have adequate health insurance for their exchange period. The University of Virginia will automatically enrol you in the听听with Aetna Insurance.听
Exchange students may be eligible to waive the Health Insurance Plan if they have additional cover that meets UVirginia's minimum waiver requirements. UQ鈥檚 Corporate Travel Insurance has not previously met the minimum waiver requirements for UVirginia's听Student Health Insurance. However, waiver eligibility is assessed by the host university and is not听guaranteed as requirements are subject to change.
Before purchasing an additional policy, students should confirm that the policy meets UViginia's听minimum waiver requirements.
A waiver is not automatic. Do not assume that a waiver will be approved or that you will receive a waiver based on the experience of a friend from UQ who studied at the same institution on exchange.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
UVa provides for international students.
Contact the for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
蘑菇tv cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the .
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Applications close: 31 October