Are you an international student who has had to delay starting at UQ to Semester 2 this year because of impacts associated with COVID-19 travel restrictions?
The University of Queensland is now offering you the opportunity to participate in a free of charge UQ exclusive preparatory program to help set you up for your future academic career on campus.
UQ has developed two streams, one focused on academic success and settling in to UQ life for commencing (new) international undergraduate and postgraduate students, and one focused on developing your employability capabilities for returning international students. Read on to find out more about these two bespoke programs for UQ students.
Program Dates: From 8 July (Academic Success) and 13 July (Employability)
Program Fees: Nil
Registration for the program has now closed.
Program details
Dates: 8 July - 31 July 2020
Commitment: 25 hours per week on average
Eligibility: New international students only
This program has been specifically designed for UQ's commencing (new) international undergraduate and postgraduate students, and is focused on getting you ready for university life.
The program will prepare you for university study in Australia, providing you with opportunities to settle into campus and make meaningful connections.
Benefits of undertaking the program
- Certificate of program completion (non-credit)
- English language preparation to ensure a smooth transition to your studies
- Complete a range of workshops to improve your academic skills
- Get to know the resources available to support your success
- Completion of program counts towards the Employability Award
Program highlights
Academic preparation
Workshops and masterclasses to set you up for successWellbeing and Social
Wellbeing and social activities to welcome you to UQ and assist you to settle into campus life.
Dates: 13 July - 31 July 2020
Commitment: 25 hours per week on average
Eligibility: Returning students only
Beginning on 13 July 2020, this program has been specifically designed for UQ's returning international undergraduate and postgraduate students and is focused on enhancing your employment prospects.
The program aims to help prepare you for the world of work, giving you opportunities to develop capabilities that will give you a head start in your future career and the skills you need to communicate your value. This program also provides a unique opportunity to engage in a virtual intenship with a direct impact on your employability.
Employability is an experiential learning process that develops your skills, capabilities and personal attributes in a way that will empower you to perform effectively in the workplace, to generate and make the most of opportunities, and create positive social and economic impact.
Benefits of undertaking the program
- Virtual Internship opportunities
- Elements of the program count towards the Employability Award
- Certificate of program completion (non-credit)
- Awareness of the skills required for game changing innovation
- Increase your ability to reflect on your experiences
- Recognise the diverse skills within a team and implement strategies to improve your team's and your own performance
- Connect with employers
- Maximise the value of your investment in your career
You will be invited by email to register for this program and we will confirm your place on the program.