Agreements
Recently, the University of Piura (UDEP)) established two agreements with The University of Queensland (UQ): of transfer and double degree with the title of Bachelor of Sciences in Economics.
These agreements allow students in the Economics program at the Lima Campus to be part of the UQ university community in Brisbane, Australia. Students who have completed coursework up to the fifth semester are eligible for the transfer, and students who have completed coursework up to the ninth semester, including the research project, are eligible for the dual degree.
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Requirements for transfer
- To have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum of the UDEP Economics academic program up to the fifth semester (taking into account that some procedures may take time, the application must be made before; UQ will give a conditional admission until the student completes the courses up to the fifth semester).
- To have a cumulative index equal to or greater than 12.5 at the time of application.
- Proof of English proficiency (valid tests up to 2 years old before starting classes at UQ): TOEFL at least 87 (Writing out of 21 and the other areas out of 19), IELTS A minimum of 6.5 and 6.0 in each subsection, Cambridge English Scale (CES) out of 176 with a minimum of 169 in each skill. You can find more information here., here.
- Not having had no serious disciplinary sanction during his studies at UDEP.
- Have no outstanding debts with UDEP.
- The application It must be completed before the end of the fifth cycle, provided they have met the academic and English level requirements.
Transfer process
- Approach the UDEP Academic Program Directorate of Economics to certify that you meet the stated requirements.
- It is recommended that you consult with a UQ-approved agent before submitting your application: https://study.uq.edu.au/contact/find-approved-uq-agent-near-you
- You can submit your application at the following link: Apply online to study at The University of Queensland
- You will need to prepare the following documents:
Official UDEP grade certificate (you can request a translation through the academic secretariat) of all the courses of the 1º, 2º, 3º, 4º and 5º cycle. If at the time of application you have not yet completed the courses of the 5th cycle, then you must send the official certificate of grades with the complete information.
- Proof of English proficiency. See other ways to meet this requirement at: https://study.uq.edu.au/admissions/english-language-requirements
- Inform the UDEP Economics Program after applying.
- UQ will evaluate your application. If successful, UQ will send you a conditional offer. If you have already met the English language requirement and the minimum required average, You will be eligible to apply for conditional enrollment confirmation. You should consult with a UQ agent before proceeding. Once the offer is accepted, you can proceed to pay the required deposit along with the Overseas Student Health Insurance (OSHC) payment for Australia. With conditional enrollment confirmation , You can start your visa application for Australia.
- If you have not completed the English requirements at the time of application, You will not be eligible for conditional enrollment confirmation, which could delay your start in Brisbane.
- Once the visa is obtained, the student will be able to enroll at UQ and begin their studies at that university.
Frequently Asked Questions about Transfers
UQ has two start dates during the year:
Semester I: February
Semester II: July.
If the student has any questions while filling out the application form, they can write directly to lhassett@bel.uq.edu.au
Students wishing to begin their studies at UQ in July must submit their application before [date missing]. March 15.
Students wishing to begin their studies at UQ in February must submit their application before [date missing]. September 15th (from the previous year).
Pass the courses from cycles I to V, and have a cumulative index of at least 12.5.
An international baccalaureate is not required to access the agreement.
With your fifth-semester enrollment document and official transcript up to the fourth semester, you can begin the UQ application process. Upon successful completion of the fifth semester, you must update your transcript up to the fifth semester of studies.
UQ will require your grades from the last semester you completed at UDEP to confirm the course validation (credit transfer) at UQ. This transcript must also be officially issued by UDEP, certified, and accompanied by an official English translation sent to UQ. You can complete this process through LAE.
After the fifth semester at UDEP and thanks to the agreement with UQ, you will have 4 semesters left to obtain your Bachelor of Science in Economics at UQ.
The annual cost of studying at UQ varies each year. You can find up-to-date cost information at: Bachelor of Economics – Study – The University of Queensland.Latin American students can apply for available scholarships (you can find more information at: https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/.)
You can check the following links for information on associated costs such as housing, food, books, etc.: Cost of living as a student in Brisbane
At UDEP, you can contact the Economics Program Directorate. If you have any questions about completing the online application, you can send an email to lhassett@bel.uq.edu.au. Both contacts are maintained after the transfer.
This agreement allows your Economics studies at UDEP to be validated as years of study at UQ. To transfer, you must take the courses corresponding to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th semesters of the 2020 curriculum for the Economics Program at UDEP.
Yes, but you must still meet all the required criteria. Please note that once your transfer to UQ is confirmed, you will become a UDEP alumnus and will no longer be a Pronabec scholarship recipient. Furthermore, you should consult with Pronabec regarding the implications of transferring to a foreign university.
Yes, and you must also meet all the requested requirements.
No. If you have successfully completed the courses corresponding to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th year of the curriculum of the Economics academic program at UDEP, you can apply.
As long as you are a UDEP student, have successfully completed the courses in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th semesters of the Economics program curriculum, and have met the stated requirements, you can apply. However, you might be interested in the dual degree option offered through this agreement with UQ.
No. This agreement is exclusively for regular UDEP students.
However, you might consider UQ for a master's degree if you want to pursue postgraduate studies at one of the top 50 universities in the world.
Students accepted to transfer to UQ must inform the academic program and approach the Academic Secretariat to request their voluntary withdrawal, thereby obtaining the status of alumni.
Students who transfer are expected to successfully complete their degree at UQ. After transferring to UQ, you will have the status of a UDEP alumnus. If, due to emergency circumstances, you must leave UQ and return to Peru to complete your studies, you may request exceptional readmission to the Economics program at UDEP, which will be subject to evaluation.
Once you are admitted to UQ, LAE, a registered UQ education agent, will guide you through the process of obtaining your student visa from the Australian Embassy. The student must apply directly.
You will obtain a Bachelor of Economics degree. You can access a major, depending on the courses you take at UQ (for this, you must study at least 2 years at that university).
Upon completion of your program in The University of Queensland (2 years completed), you may be eligible to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Post-Higher Education Work stream through the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
With this visa, you can stay in Australia for two to three years after completing your studies, and you can travel, work, or study during your stay. However, you will need to find your own employment while on this visa.
For more information visit: Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) Post-Higher Education Work stream
Requirements to obtain a Double Degree
- Have successfully completed All courses in the curriculum of the Economics academic program at UDEP up to the ninth semester (note that the application must begin before then). It is necessary to have passed the research work course (so you will have to take it early).
- To have a cumulative index equal to or greater than 12.5 at the time of application.
- Proof of English proficiency (valid tests up to 2 years old before starting classes at UQ): TOEFL minimum 87 (Writing out of 21 and the other areas out of 19), IELTS A minimum of 6.5 and 6.0 in each subsection, Cambridge English Scale (CES) out of 176 with a minimum of 169 in each skill. You can find more information here., here.
- Not having had no serious disciplinary sanction during his studies at UDEP.
- Have no outstanding debts with UDEP.
Process for Double Degree
- It is preferable to approach the Academic Program Directorate of Economics at UDEP in the 7th semester to communicate the decision to access the double degree (it will be necessary to advance the research methodology course in the 8th semester and the research work in the 9th semester), and certify that you meet the indicated requirements.
- It is recommended that you consult with a UQ-approved agent before submitting your application: https://study.uq.edu.au/contact/find-approved-uq-agent-near-you
- The application You can do it at the following link: Apply online to study at The University of Queensland
- You will need to prepare the following documents:
- Official UDEP grade certificate (you can request a translation through the academic secretariat) of all courses up to the 9th cycle. If at the time of application you have not yet completed the courses of 9th cycle, Then you must send the official transcript with the complete information.
- Proof of English proficiency. See other ways to meet this requirement at: Review entry requirements – Study – The University of Queensland.
- Inform the UDEP Economics academic program after applying.
- UQ will evaluate your application. If successful, UQ will send you a conditional offer. If you have already met the English language requirement and the minimum required average, You will be eligible to apply for conditional enrollment confirmation. You should consult with a UQ agent before proceeding. Once the offer is accepted, you can proceed to pay the required deposit along with the Overseas Student Health Insurance (OSHC) payment for Australia. With With conditional enrollment confirmation you can start your visa application for Australia.
- Once the visa is obtained, the student will be able to enroll at UQ and begin their studies at that university.
Once you have completed your studies at UQ, you must contact the Economics academic program director to validate the courses you studied at UQ and obtain a Bachelor's degree in Economics from UDEP. To do so, you must have fulfilled all the requirements for obtaining a Bachelor's degree.
Frequently Asked Questions for Double Degrees
UQ has two start dates during the year:
Semester I: February
Semester II: July.
If the student has any questions while filling out the application form, they can write directly to lhassett@bel.uq.edu.au
You must inform the Director of the Economics academic program one year in advance.
You must pass courses equivalent to nine semesters of the curriculum, and have a cumulative index of at least 12.5.
An international baccalaureate is not required to access the agreement.
With your ninth-semester enrollment document and official transcript up to the eighth semester, you can begin the UQ application process. Upon successful completion of the ninth semester, you must update your transcript up to the ninth semester of studies..
After the ninth semester at UDEP and thanks to the agreement with UQ, you will have 2 semesters (one year) left to obtain your Bachelor of Economics at UQ and the Bachelor's degree at UDEP.
The annual cost of studying at UQ varies each year. You can find up-to-date cost information at: Bachelor of Economics – Study – The University of Queensland. Latin American students can apply for available scholarships (you can find more information at: https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/.)
You can check the following links for information on associated costs such as housing, food, books, etc.: Cost of living as a student in Brisbane
At UDEP, you can contact the Economics Program Directorate. If you have any questions about completing the online application, you can send an email to lhassett@bel.uq.edu.au. Both contacts are maintained after the transfer.
This agreement allows your Economics studies at UDEP to be validated as years of study at UQ. You must contact the Academic Program Directorate one year in advance to receive information about the courses you must have taken to be eligible to apply.
Yes, but you must still meet all the required criteria. Please note that upon confirmation of your transfer to UQ, you will temporarily become a UDEP alumnus and will no longer be a Pronabec scholarship recipient. Furthermore, you should consult with Pronabec regarding the implications of transferring to a foreign university.
Yes, and you must also meet all the requested requirements.
No. If you have successfully completed courses equivalent to nine semesters of the curriculum of the Economics academic program at UDEP, you can apply.
No. This agreement is exclusively for regular UDEP students.
Yes, you are still a UDEP student. After completing your studies at UQ, you will need to validate your credits at UDEP to obtain your Bachelor's degree in Economics from UDEP. Before traveling to Australia, you must contact the Academic Secretariat of the Faculty at UDEP and inform them that you will be pursuing a dual degree at UQ. You must also pay your tuition fees at the beginning of each semester to maintain your student status at UDEP.
After completing your studies at UQ, you will need to validate your completed courses to receive your Bachelor's degree from UDEP. If, due to an emergency, you must leave UQ and return to Peru to finish your studies, you must request course validation from the Economics Academic Program Directorate at UDEP, which will be subject to evaluation.
Once you are admitted to UQ, the university will guide you through the process of obtaining your student visa from the Australian Embassy. The student must apply directly.
You will obtain the title of Bachelor of Economics by The University of Queensland, and the Bachelor's degree in Economics from UDEP, provided that you have met all the requirements of the curriculum.
If you only complete one year of study in Australia, you will not be eligible to apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Post-Higher Education Work stream through the Australian Department of Home Affairs, which would allow you to stay in Australia for an additional 2 to 3 years. More information at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/.