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For the third year running, University of Pennsylvania's School of Nursing has been named the number one nursing school in the world. Join the ranks of Penn Nursing experts and leaders who have been advancing science and delivering solutions, shaping policy and practice, and engaging communities to promote health for over a century.
Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, is a historic and vibrant city that has much to offer Penn students. Run the steps like Rocky and grab an authentic Philly cheesesteak.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
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Guides and additional information
The University of Pennsylvania 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’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Student testimonials
- B NursingSemester 1, 2023
This exchange experience has allowed me to push myself and step outside of my comfort zone and explore personal interests and new experiences.
Full-time study load
4 credit units at University of Pennsylvania is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5 to study at Penn.
Study Options
You must take the courses as outlined by UQ's School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Semester Restrictions
UPenn 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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Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the 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
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’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
Living on-campus is an essential part of the Penn experience. All exchange students are and participate in a dining plan. Students are welcome to live in any of the Four-Year or Upperclass communities if space is available. Information regarding on-campus housing options and applications is available through the .
Cost of living
The University of Pennsylvania provides an outline of the for exchange students studying in Philadelphia.
Additional Mandatory Fees
UPenn has additional mandatory fees which are outlined on the page. These fees cannot not be waived. The New Student Orientation fee and Student health services apply to all 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’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.
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) requires that all full-time students obtain comprehensive health insurance coverage that meets certain standards. Penn sponsors a student plan which is strongly recommended. Visit the for details.
Exchange students may be eligible to waive the Health Insurance Plan if they have additional cover that meets UPenn's minimum waiver requirements.
Before purchasing an additional policy, students should confirm that the policy meets UPenn's minimum waiver requirements. Please note that the waiver of the Health Insurance Plan is not guaranteed and subject to approval from UPenn.
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’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
Penn provides for exchange students.
Contact the for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
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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’s Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ’s Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October