Established in 1909, the University of Queensland is a leader among Australia's 38 universities, recognised internationally as a premier research institution. With over 29,000 students, one in 15 students is from overseas, helping to enrich the cultural diversity of campus life and encouraging early opportunities for international networking.

The capital of Queensland, Brisbane is the third largest city in Australia. It is one of the world's most attractive cities due to its pleasant climate, outdoor lifestyle and safe, clean environment. With a population of around 1.5 million, Brisbane offers the atmosphere and first class facilities of a vibrant, international city.

The subjects taught at the University of Queensland include: Animal Studies, Business, Economics, Education, Environmental Management, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Science and Technology, Social Sciences.

One or two exchange places are available.

The exchange covers the tuition fees only for the year at University of Queensland; all accommodation, travel and other personal expenses are the responsibility of the student. Medical subscriptions, sports fees and extra curricular fees are not covered. All overseas students are required by the Australian Government to pay the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) fee. Single cover for one year is currently AUD$274, however this amount is subject to change.

As the Australian academic year runs from February to November, it will be necessary that exchange students from Royal Holloway take the second semester prior to the first (ie beginning in July).

It is possible to spend the year at University of Queensland either as an integral year or as an additional year.

If the year is spent as an additional year, there will be no credit towards the University of London degree for the courses taken, but a report will be provided by University of Queensland at the end of the year. This arrangement allows exchange students to take courses from outside their main academic field of study if they wish.

If the year is taken as an integral year, students are required to prepare a study plan for the period abroad. The study plan must be approved by the student's department before the application for the exchange is submitted and subsequently when course availability is finalised.

Students in any department who are in their first or second year may apply for an exchange place at the University of Queensland if they wish to spend the year as an additional year in between their first and second or second and final years at Royal Holloway.

Students who are in their first year may be able to spend the year as an integral year - ie. the second year of a three-year degree. Eligibility for any credit transfer arrangement will vary from department to department (see general notes). In departments where the transfer or credit is difficult, it will be more appropriate to spend the year as an additional year.