International Double Degree Frequently Asked Questions

To be considered for the program, there are 2 sets of requirements: academic, and travel-based requirements.

*Due to conditions for holders of visa subclass 500 (maximum restriction of 12-month travel time outside Australia while visa is valid), international students are not eligible to participate in the IDD program.  

No. Administratively speaking, students studying at a partner institution as part of the IDD are considered as exchange students, meaning they are afforded the same benefit of being exempt from tuition fees while studying at the partner institution. Please note there may be other administrative fees imposed by host institutions (e.g. student amenities fee). UQ students participating in the IDD will continue to pay a standard 8 unit’s worth of tuition to UQ throughout their program. This fee will continue to be levied in the same way that you would normally pay your fees (e.g. upfront or via HECS-HELP).

While UQ holds and offers a standard travel insurance policy to all students engaging in official global experiences as part of their studies, coverage during participation in the IDD is not guaranteed. Due to the complex nature and extensive length of the program, there are many conditions to be met in order to qualify under this policy. The policy includes coverage for incidents involving:

• Lost/stolen baggage
• Additional accommodation due to cancellation/disruption of travel plans
• Urgent medical expenses (i.e. non-routine medical expenses)
• Medical evacuation

All items of coverage are subject to terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions, which are outlined in the policy. Coverage may also include an excess fee. It may be more advisable to purchase your own travel insurance policy, particularly for any personal travels you plan to take. Contact UQ Insurance Services for any further enquiries (insurance@uq.edu.au).

Please note that host destination countries may require student visa holders to take out an appropriate level of health insurance, which is different and separate to UQ’s travel insurance. Consult with appropriate representatives from the host institution to find out more.

Host institutions may have scope to arrange suitable student accommodation for incoming double degree students, but please note that it is not guaranteed. The mobility coordinator from the host institution will outline details of accommodation provisions during the enrolment period.

More information can be found at:

• TUM - https://www.international.tum.de/en/global/accommodation/ (Information for exchange students of other programs, e.g. Erasmus)
• CS - https://studyatcentralesupelec.fr/campus-life/ (Living on Campus)
• PoliMi - https://www.residenze.polimi.it/en/

Yes. Host institutions will guide applicants on how to navigate the visa application process.

Refer to student visa conditions of your host destination.

• Germany: students may work up to 20 hours per week.
• Italy: students may work up to 20 hours per week.
• France: students may work up to 20 hours per week, and full-time hours during school holiday periods.

Credit is only transferable upon completion of all studies at your host institution. As a rough guide for European destinations, 8 units of credit at UQ is worth 30 ECTS. Students must achieve a minimum of 30 ECTS per semester, in addition to their placement/project semester, which may be completed at either UQ or the host institution.

Upon completion of studies at the host institution, students can submit their official transcript from the host institution the student administration at UQ to initiate the credit transfer process.

Credits obtained at the host institution should be in consultation with student administration and the International Mobility Coordinator at EAIT Faculty.

The expected budget can vary based on many factors. As a general guide, UQ’s Careers and Employability team recommends exchange students to expect to spend anywhere between AU$13,000 - $18,000 per semester. This figure includes the cost of airfare, accommodation, insurance, visas, and daily necessities. The figure may be lower if students plan to remain in the host destination for the duration of their studies (therefore incurring less airfare expenses). Of course, students should do their own calculation based on actual costs in order to figure out their own personal expected budget.

No, but you may be eligible to transfer into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Engineering. You will need to successfully request a program change before you can apply for the IDD in Engineering.

Please contact the EAIT International Mobility Coordinator to discuss your particular course requirements as soon as possible, the earlier the better.

No. The IDD has been set up through a careful consultation and assessment process with each of the participating host universities. The process includes a comprehensive review of curricula at both UQ and the host, to ensure consistency, appropriate progression, and an overall coherent experience.

No. In order to receive a degree from both UQ and a partner institution, you need to have completed a substantial amount of study at each institution. There may be other options for completing your placement/project at other universities abroad; speak to the EAIT International Mobility Advisor for more information.

In general, students can expect to find an appropriate number of courses available at their host institution that are taught entirely in English. Although not required for academic purposes, it is recommended that students selected to participate in the program acquire a beginner level proficiency of the language of their host destination to help assimilate better after arrival.

Some institutions may impose minimum proficiency standards for admission to their programs. Some institutions also offer language classes to incoming double degree students. See below for more information.