Cross-institutional enrolment

Current UQ students can apply for approval to study cross-institutionally at another university.

Applications for cross-institutional study must satisfy one or more of the following criteria:

• an equivalent course is not offered at UQ
• substantial and justifiable academic reasons
• relocation for work commitments, or
• compassionate reasons preventing you from completing a course at UQ.

Applications are considered by your Faculty’s Associate Dean (Academic) and if your application is approved, you can undertake cross-institutional study and maintain UQ as your home university.

How to apply

It is your responsibility to organise your own cross-institutional enrolment. Unfortunately, we can't help you with application processes for other universities.

Allow plenty of time to deal with the administration at both UQ and the other university. Cross-institutional study is a complex administrative arrangement.

You will have to comply with the other university's due dates, policies and procedures for the study you undertake there.

What do I need to do at UQ?

1. Complete the Application for Cross Institutional Enrolment at Another University form (PDF).
2. Complete the cross institutional application form from the university you want to study at.
3. Attach course outlines for each course you want to enrol in. 
4. Submit to your faculty.

Your application can take up to four weeks to process, so please allow enough time.

After you submit your application, we will have to liaise with the other university, who in turn may need to liaise with the relevant Australian Government department.

International students

If you're an international student, you will need to check:

• whether the other university can accept international cross-institutional students;
• what fees are involved; and
• whether your visa can accommodate the enrolment.

You have to complete your UQ program by the end date on your Confirmation of Enrolment. Go to Student visas for further details.

Students on a scholarship

If you're studying at UQ on a scholarship, you may need permission from your scholarship provider before you can undertake cross-institutional study. It is your responsibility to check your scholarship conditions and apply for approval from the scholarship provider if required.