Traineeship
Occupational Training Visa (Class 442)
An Occupational Trainee is a student enrolled at an overseas university who arranges to come to UQ to complete a research component of their course. The thesis / project work they complete during their stay will count towards the degree they are undertaking at their home institution.
Many overseas universities, especially those in Europe, require PhD and Masters students to undertake a compulsory period of study and research experience in a foreign country, as part of the requirements for completion of a higher degree. If a UQ academic staff member receives such a request from an overseas student, and is agreeable to supervising the student on a particular project, arrangements are made for the student to visit for a mutually agreed period of time.
To gain entry into Australia, an Occupational Trainee has to be nominated (sponsored) by The University of Queensland. Once this nomination is approved, the Occupational Trainee will then need to apply for a Class 442 Occupational Training visa.
Please note that the minimum age is 18 years unless exceptional circumstances exist. If a trainee is under 18 years suitable welfare arrangements must be in place.
To be granted a visa the applicant and any accompanying family members must also show that they have adequate health insurance for the first 12 months of the training program in Australia.
Enquiries: Please contact Sandrine Kingston-Ducrot or call (+61) 7 3365 8263.
Bench fees of $1,000 are normally payable, but are negotiable under certain circumstances.
