Quantum cross-institutional study
Are you an undergraduate student and want to expand your knowledge of quantum technology? Did you know you can study quantum units at another university and receive course credits?
Expand your horizons with quantum
Quantum technology is poised to become a $86 billion global industry, creating 16,000 new jobs in Australia by 2040. The more expansive your quantum knowledge is, the better placed you’ll be for future study and work!
Our four partner universities in Sydney are now offering quantum-related units of study that you can apply for.
With cross-institutional study, you’ll benefit from the diverse knowledge and specialisations in this emerging area and receive credit towards your degree.
See below how to apply and to view the units available across the University of Sydney, UNSW Sydney, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and Macquarie University.
Step 1: Choose your quantum unit of study
Before you apply for cross-institutional study, you'll need to decide which unit(s) you want to study.
Our partner universities offer a range of units for different year groups and specialisations. Have a look at the range of opportunities available to you!
Step 2: Get approval from your home university
To apply for cross-institutional study, you’ll need approval from both your home (where you're currently studying) and host university (where your unit of choice is being offered).
The host university will usually need evidence that your home university approves your request, so you’ll need to apply to your home university first.
See here for information on the processes at our partner universities, but if you study elsewhere, your university should have their own processes too.
You must submit an enquiry titled 'Concurrent Studies Application' and attach a Concurrent Studies application form.
You do not need to get Part A of this form signed by an Exemptions Officer; this will be handled by the Lifecycle Team.
Concurrent Studies requests can take up to 20 business days to be completed.
You should apply for permission to undertake cross institutional study at least a month ahead of the commencement date of your studies at your host institution.
Students must submit their request online. The application process can differ slightly depending on what Faculty you are in. Refer to the University website for information on how to apply, and what documentation is required.
Cross Institutional Study requests should be lodged at least four to six weeks prior to the start of the session at your host institution.
Lodge your concurrent study application via AskUTS.
You will be required to attach the outline for your chosen unit of study – available here.
For the question requesting reasons for undertaking study at another institution, you are welcome to copy the template content from this template to help form your response.
Applications must be submitted at least four weeks before the start of the session or other teaching period during which you wish to undertake study at your host institution.
Step 3: Apply for cross-institutional study
Once you have approval from your home university, you can apply for admission into your chosen cross-institutional unit of study.
You will be required to attach a completed Macquarie University Institution form, with approval from your home institution. To have this form approved by your home institution, contact your Student Centre:
2021 application deadlines for reference below. 2022 dates TBA.
- Session 2 2021: 16 July 2021
- Session 3 2021: 19 November 2021 (open mid-September)
You will be required to attach an approval letter and fee liability form.
The approval letter can be a copy of your home institution confirmation of cross-institutional study approval.
To have your fee liability form status details completed by your home institution, contact your Student Centre:
2021 application deadlines for reference below. 2022 dates TBA.
- Summer: 1 November 2020
- Term 1: 25 January 2021
- Term 2: 10 May 2021
- Term 3: 23 August 2021
You will be required to attach evidence of your home institution’s approval for you to undertake cross-institutional study and evidence of current fee liability status.
Application deadlines:
- Semester 1 – Applications close on the 31 January of the commencing year
- Semester 2 – Applications close on the 30 June of the commencing year
Lodge your cross-institutional study form via AskUTS.
You will be required to attach a letter from your home institution, stating:
- that the subject/s applied for will be credited towards your home institution award course
- your current fee liability status at your home institution i.e., Commonwealth Supported or Domestic Full-Fee
- when you commenced your current course of study (if Commonwealth Supported)
To have your letter organised, contact your Student Centre:
2021 application deadlines for reference below. 2022 dates TBA.
Domestic students
- Summer session - 23 October 2020
- Autumn session – 29 January 2021
- Spring session – 2 July 2021
International students
- Autumn session – 30 November 2020
- Spring session – 31 May 2021
Interested in quantum unit of study, but not enrolled in a degree?
If you would like to do an undergraduate quantum unit of study, but are not enrolled in a degree, you can apply to undertake the unit as non-award.
Non-award study means that it isn’t counted towards a degree in which you are enrolled (however you could potentially apply to have it counted as credit towards a degree in the future, depending on the degree’s resolutions, course rules and pathway).
Check your proposed host university’s website for details on how to apply and eligibility:
Alternatively, if you’re interested in enrolling in a quantum undergraduate degree, visit our programs page for more information.