Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a well-known university in the beautiful city of Brisbane on Australia's east coast. The university has approximately 40,000 students, of which approximately 6,000 are international students.
- Country
- Australia
- City
- Brisbane
- Agreement
- Study Abroad
- Type
- Studies
Photo of the campus
About the partner institution
QUT is ranked among Australia's top 10 universities and has a diverse and rich student life. The university is popular among Norwegian students and there are many activities
QUT's Business School is triple accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) and it is ranked third best in Australia.
Available places
- With tuition: unlimited
- Tuition free: 1 per year (there is great competition for this spot, as all applicants from UiA compete for the same place)
Requirements
You must be registered on a study programme at UiA and have completed a minimum of 60 credits before you go on exchange. In the description of your study programme, you will find more information about other possible requirements for applying for an exchange.
Students must have 4 or better in English from upper secondary school*. However, QUT has made it possible for UiA to write a confirmation of your English level if you have a 3 from upper secondary school.
In addition to the language requirement, you must have approximately C on average.
*Norwegian upper secondary school system.
Credits and courses
48 credits at QUT correspond to 30 ECTS credits at UiA.
QUT uses the slogan "A University for the Real World" which means that all group lessons, lectures and assignments are based on real examples from real life/working life.
UiA students can choose freely from all subjects at QUT.
- Bachelor students should look for courses that have a "B" as the third letter. Ex: ENB.
- Master's students should look for courses that have either "P" or "N" as the third letter. Ex: ENN
- Nursing students can travel to QUT in the 5th semester and do hospital practice. You then combine practice with some theory, and are at QUT for a full semester. See also important information about practice sequence.
- NB: it is important to apply for admission to QUT as soon as you have been notified that you have been nominated, in order to meet the application deadline for the Blue Card. Information about the Blue Card comes with the acceptance letter from QUT.
The academic year
- July - November
- February - June
Tuition fees and scholarships
Tuition fees amount to approximately AUD 10,000 for one semester and a choice of 4 units (15% discount for UiA students).
Accommodation
It is difficult and expensive to find housing in Brisbane. QUT operates various housing schemes for international students.
Former students recommend, among other things, to check out the housing agent StudentOne.
You must expect to pay from NOK 9,000 and above per month for housing. Several students end up sharing a bedroom.
Additional information
NB: Some students have to undergo an additional health check. This costs approximately NOK 2-3,000 and can only be performed by selected doctors (so-called Panel Physicians) in Oslo. The reason why someone has to take this extra check is that one e.g. have vacationed in high-risk countries (Africa, some countries in Asia and South America) in the last 5 years.
Read more about who needs an additional health check
Deposit when offered a school place: When you are offered a school place at QUT, you will be asked to pay a deposit of AUD 1200. This will be deducted from the total tuition fee amount. On arrival at QUT you must then pay the remaining amount. You will have received loans and grants from the loan office by that time.
QUT has an internal application deadline of 1 April, but you cannot apply until you have received approval from UiA.
How to apply
Application deadlines:
- 10 February for exchange in the autumn semester or full year exchange
- 10 September for exchange in the spring semester