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University College London

London
United Kingdom

Language of instruction

English

Ìý ÌýLimited places available. Potentially available as a second of third preference.

University College London is London's leading multidisciplinary universityÌýand is consistently ranked within the Top 10 universities in the world. Founded in 1826, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any class or religion, and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men.

UCL is situated in the historic Bloomsbury region in central London, a location which offers students an unrivalled range of cultural, academic, and business resources.

Semester dates

UQ SemesterHost SemesterDates
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Guides and additional information

UCL has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:

Exchange deadlines

Exchange deadlines

Student testimonials

  • B Advanced Business
    Semester 1, 2023
    Travel was always a major goal for me in choosing the UK and I was fortunate to visit 10 countries while on exchange.
  • B Computer Science
    Semester 1, 2023
    As an exchange student it was great to make local friends, they were so helpful in helping me to accommodate, showing me around the city, sharing important tips to survive in both uni and the city.
  • B Politics, Philosophy and Economics (honours)
    Semester 2, 2022
    Fully embrace the experience and push yourself out of your comfort zone

Full-time study load

60 UCL credits (FHEQ), or 30 ECTS, is equivalent to 8 UQ units.

Host university requirements

GPA

  • You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.65Ìýto study at UCL.Ìý
  • Some UCLÌýdepartments have higher CUM GPA requirements. Please consult the individual '' pages for specific criteria. A 3.5/4.0 US CUM GPA corresponds to a 5.9 for UQ students.
  • Biomedical Sciences students will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 6.

Study Options
You must choose one admission department from the list of departments below and take at least 50% of courses within the chosen department. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.

Semester Restrictions

  • Students on exchange in UQ Semester 1 are required to attend both Term 2 (teaching term) and Term 3 (assessment term).
  • Some departments have semester restrictions. See individual subject pages for .

Other Restrictions

  • Single degree students: You must have completed 2 years (32 units) of university study, and a minimum of 12 units within your chosen field of study at UCL.
  • Dual degree students: You must have completed 2.5 years (40 units) of university study, and a minimum of 18 units within your chosen field of study at UCL.
  • All students: Each department/subject area at UCL have their own pre-requisites and you must meet these pre-requisites to be considered for UCL. Additionally, each course may have additional pre-requisites that you must meet.
    To find the department/subject area pre-requisites, visit , select ‘subjects’, select the study area, and the pre-requisites will be outlined or linked.
  • For UCL's Department of Economics- the required modules indicated or their equivalents should be covered and successfully completed prior to arrival at UCL.; these are noted in 'Additional academic information' below.

Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.ÌýÌý

Find courses

Search (study areas for Exchange/Study Abroad (fee paying),Ìý, and go overÌýÌý'Additional academic information'Ìýbelow. Course restrictions apply, please see "Course Restrictions" below for more information.

Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with theÌý to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.

Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate
Anthropology
Art history
Biological sciences
Biomedical engineering
Business administration
Chemical engineering
Chemistry and biochemistry
Civil engineering
Earth and Geographical Sciences
Economics
Electrical engineering
Environmental engineering
Finance
History and ancient history
Innovation and entrepreneurship
International relations
Marketing
Mathematics and statistics
Mechanical engineering
Philosophy
Physics
Political science
Public policy
Sociology

Exchange deadlines

Exchange deadlines

Accommodation

Students studying at UCL for a full year are guaranteed a place in , provided they apply before the relevant deadline. Single-semester exchange students will normally be allocated housing, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Cost of living

Budgeting for living and day-to-day expenses while on exchange will vary according to your personal needs and wants. The universityÌýalso provides a breakdown of estimated to help you prepare for exchange.

The Which?ÌýÌýis also a useful tool to help you create a budget and manage your finances while studying in the UK.

Financial support

A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.  

Students studying at UCL on exchange may be able to apply for a scholarship through BUTEX. Further information is available at .

Insurance

Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s 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.

Students who are making an application for a visa of more than 6 months will be required to pay an immigration health surcharge (IHS) for access to the National Health Service (NHS) whilst on their studies in the UK.

Exchange deadlines

Exchange deadlines

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.

UCL provides for incoming exchange students.

Contact theÌýÌýfor more visa information.

Travel risk levels

51³Ô¹ÏÍø 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