TUM and UniVienna research exchange students
The following information is for University of Vienna or Technical University of Munich PhD candidates who have received an offer from UQ’s Graduate Research School to undertake a period of research exchange at UQ.
Prospective students interested in applying for research exchange should visit Research mobility opportunities at UQ.
Planning for your UQ Research Exchange and applying for your Student Visa
Apply for your student visa
University of Vienna or Technical University of Munich PhD candidates who have been successful in receiving an offer from UQ’s Graduate Research School will be provided with a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) once they have paid for their Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). The COE is required when applying for an Australian Student Visa.
Please commence your Student Visa application as soon as possible, as this process may take several months. Visit the Department of Home Affairs for more information on visas.
Once you've been enrolled
Once you have received confirmation from the Graduate Research School that you have been enrolled at UQ, you should also complete the following steps:
- Apply for a physical student ID card before you leave your home institution. Many essential services, such as the Library, require a student ID to access. Waiting times do apply, so please submit your request so that your card is ready to collect when you arrive on campus.
- Register to attend the Graduate Research School’s orientation sessions and welcome BBQ.
Notify UQ of your travel
Once you have received your student visa and booked your travel to Australia, notify UQ and provide your flight booking details using the link below.
Before you arrive
Before you arrive, complete the following steps:
- Confirm your travel arrangements and your arrival date with the Graduate Research School’s HDR Partnerships Team.
- Visit our Getting prepared to come to Australia webpage which includes important information on arriving in Australia and tips on settling in.
You can find general information and useful updates for international (and interstate) candidates arriving in Brisbane on our International and Interstate Students webpage.
Travel from the airport
If you’re arriving via the Brisbane Domestic or International Airports, there are several ways to travel from the airport.
Visit the Brisbane Air Transport Options website for more information. Other useful resources include the Brisbane Airport International Arrival Guide and the Translink website (for public transport).
Candidates based at the Gatton campus
There is a free inter-campus bus that operates between Gatton and St Lucia campuses. We can book you a seat on the bus. Please let us know your preferred travel date at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival, so that we can help organise your trip to Gatton from the St Lucia Campus.
The service operates on weekdays so you may need to stay a night or two before catching the bus. If you arrive very early on a weekday, and can get to the St Lucia campus by 7am, you may be able to take the bus on the day of your arrival.
Accommodation
Find information about on-campus and off-campus accommodation options by visiting the UQ Living webpage.
When considering accommodation options, you can use the Translink website to check how long it takes to get to campus.
When you have arrived
Before you arrive, complete the following steps:
- Confirm your travel arrangements and your arrival date with the Graduate Research School’s HDR Partnerships Team.
- Visit our Getting prepared to come to Australia webpage which includes important information on arriving in Australia and tips on settling in.
You can find general information and useful updates for international (and interstate) candidates arriving in Brisbane on our International and Interstate Students webpage.
Travel from the airport
If you’re arriving via the Brisbane Domestic or International Airports, there are several ways to travel from the airport.
Visit the Brisbane Air Transport Options website for more information. Other useful resources include the Brisbane Airport International Arrival Guide and the Translink website (for public transport).
Candidates based at the Gatton campus
There is a free inter-campus bus that operates between Gatton and St Lucia campuses. We can book you a seat on the bus. Please let us know your preferred travel date at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival, so that we can help organise your trip to Gatton from the St Lucia Campus.
The service operates on weekdays so you may need to stay a night or two before catching the bus. If you arrive very early on a weekday, and can get to the St Lucia campus by 7am, you may be able to take the bus on the day of your arrival.
Accommodation
Find information about on-campus and off-campus accommodation options by visiting the UQ Living webpage.
When considering accommodation options, you can use the Translink website to check how long it takes to get to campus.
Other resources
Here are some other helpful links for your time at UQ:
- Visit the Career Development Framework (CDF) website to view available training sessions. Research exchange students cannot self-register for Career Development Framework sessions. Contact the Graduate Research School’s HDR Partnerships Team via email at agreements@gradschool.uq.edu.au with the details of the session you would like to register for.
- Visit the Library website to find your School/Centre/Institute’s dedicated (liaison) librarian. You should also take note of the Library’s support services for researchers.
- Find out what software you need and download free student software for personal use from ITS.
- View parking options at UQ
- Use UQ maps to help you find your way around campus
- Establish safe habits on campus
- Explore UQ Sport services
- UQ Association of Postgraduate Students (APS)
- UQ Clubs and societies
- Check out the food services offered by UQU, including Morning Marmalade & Kampus Kitchen (serving free meals to students across campuses) and Food Co-Op (free and low-cost groceries)
- Save the UQ 24-hour emergency contact in your phone and make yourself familiar with other emergency contact information and download and sign up to the SafeZone app for UQ.
Visit the Student Central website and discover the additional administrative and support services available to you
Extending your Research Exchange
Doctoral candidates participating in the research exchange program will be enrolled at UQ for stays of 3-12 months. If you would like to apply to extend your research exchange beyond the duration in your offer letter, please contact the Graduate Research School’s HDR Partnerships Team via email at agreements@gradschool.uq.edu.au as soon as possible so we can schedule a meeting to discuss your plans.
Finalising your Research Exchange
Our guide on preparing to leave UQ contains helpful information on who to advise of your departure dates, checking the status of any fee requirements, returning equipment and cleaning workspaces, etc. Please review those pages and advise your Graduate Research Coordinator of your plans to return so we can ensure you are supported through this process.
Once you have booked your travel to return to your home institution, please notify UQ of your travel plans using the link below.