UQ-Ochsner 2026

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@kh382 There's quite a bit after you receive an offer. You have to pay for OSHC (overseas health insurance), a deposit, apply for your visa, and then complete all of the WIL requirements for UQ. (Look up UQ Ochsner WIL requirements for more info on this - but it's stuff like an FBI background check, vaccinations, CPR/First Aid, etc). They also require the deposit which I believe was around 2 or 3k (can be paid by credit card) within 3 weeks in order to secure your place, however the OSHC you can hold off on for a bit. The Visa application process can take some time. The big hold up is you will most likely have to travel to another state in order to do the required check up with the Australian board approved physician. Sometimes these appointments can be tough to get, but after that they generally approve the visa pretty quickly.
 
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whatsupdennys said:
Hi! What areas of Brisbane do most students live in? I am starting to look at the living situation
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@whatsupdennys The three main places are either St Lucia, South Bank, and Brisbane (CBD). St Lucia is closest to main campus (walking distance) but it's more of a suburban vibe. South Bank is a 10 minute bus ride to both main campus and the learning hospitals (good for 2nd year), and then Brisbane is further (about 20 minutes by bus), and it's the main city here. I personally like South Bank due to it's close proximity to everything and it also still has the city feel with lots of restaurants and bars.
 
Inviable1 said:
@kh382 There's quite a bit after you receive an offer. You have to pay for OSHC (overseas health insurance), a deposit, apply for your visa, and then complete all of the WIL requirements for UQ. (Look up UQ Ochsner WIL requirements for more info on this - but it's stuff like an FBI background check, vaccinations, CPR/First Aid, etc). They also require the deposit which I believe was around 2 or 3k (can be paid by credit card) within 3 weeks in order to secure your place, however the OSHC you can hold off on for a bit. The Visa application process can take some time. The big hold up is you will most likely have to travel to another state in order to do the required check up with the Australian board approved physician. Sometimes these appointments can be tough to get, but after that they generally approve the visa pretty quickly.
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Do they send out more information and how/when to complete the WIL requirements to our email or on the UQ portal or anything like that? Or did you kind of complete this all independently outside of UQ’s guidance? I already paid my deposit, OSHC, and my student visa has even been approved already. But haven’t heard anything from them since.

But for now, ill just look up what thier website says about the WIL requirements.

Thank you so much!
 
MedicallyEnthused said:
Do they send out more information and how/when to complete the WIL requirements to our email or on the UQ portal or anything like that? Or did you kind of complete this all independently outside of UQ’s guidance? I already paid my deposit, OSHC, and my student visa has even been approved already. But haven’t heard anything from them since.

But for now, ill just look up what thier website says about the WIL requirements.

Thank you so much!
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Yep they'll tell you everything you need
 
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WoeBot62 said:
This may be a vague question but how would you rate the program overall? Published matches look good, but what about attrition, USMLE prep, hidden hurdles, etc?
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They do lose 20 to 30 percent of there class according to admission numbers and the people who take part in match.
I’m surprised because they take very qualified applicants to begin with.These people should not be failing out but they do.
 
meena66 said:
They do lose 20 to 30 percent of there class according to admission numbers and the people who take part in match.
I’m surprised because they take very qualified applicants to begin with.These people should not be failing out but they do.
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I've heard that some people quit because they get off of a US waitlist at the last minute (which would be in the middle of the semester in Australia)
 
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