Outbound Exchange Guide Never Stand Still
LIFE’S A JOURNEY
CHOOSE YOURS
What international options are available to you? Choose from several exciting programs to study overseas as part of your degree. Options include:
Student Exchange
Short Courses and Study Tours
International Internships and Volunteering
Study overseas at a partner university for 1 to 2 semesters and gain academic credit.
Steps to apply
1
èè Decide between semester, year and short courses èè Check website for further information
Take courses at partner universities, for a period of 2 to 10 weeks.
Gain valuable experience overseas for 2 weeks to 6 months.
Research your options.
èè If applying for Exchange complete the compulsory Student Exchange Tutorial
2
Book an appointment with an advisor to talk through your options.
3
Complete the application for your selected option. Applications for all programs are online
4
The Study Abroad & Exchange team will notify you once your nomination has been finalised
Why go abroad as a part of your degree?
Gain a competitive edge in the international work force.
Gain access to a variety of courses offered overseas that might not be available at UNSW.
Strengthen your capacity for analytical and critical thinking
Improve your ability to become an independent and reflective learner.
The chance to engage in international networks meeting people from different cultural backgrounds and perspectives in a professional context.
You too could be studying in an amazing location at an excellent institution as a part of your UNSW Degree. See our International Partner list at student.unsw.edu.au/ partners or our Global News – student.unsw.edu.au/ globalnews to explore where you could go.
Student Exchange Am I eligible to apply?
Scholarships/funding
The Exchange program is available to all undergraduate and postgraduate students, depending on the following requirements:
Scholarships are available for exchange, including the New Colombo Plan and other Australian government funds.
èè Undergraduate students need to complete 24 units of
credit of your current degree at UNSW to apply and have at least 18 remaining units of credit in your degree at the start of your exchange.
èè Postgraduate students must be enrolled in a degree that
is at least 3 full-time semesters in duration. You apply in your first semester to go on exchange in your third semester.
èè Sponsored International students (AUSAID, OPRS etc) are
Students that are eligible can receive OS-HELP loans to fund overseas exchanges.
Study requirements You must enrol in a full time load while on exchange and transfer back a full time load of courses relevant to your UNSW degree.
not eligible to go on overseas programs.
èè You must have at least a credit average to be eligible to apply. èè Your participation in the program is dependent on faculty approval.
For more information please see student.unsw.edu.au/exchange
Country and visa information The Education Sections of Consulates often have information on scholarships, visas, study advice and tips for living in their country. http://embassy.goabroad.com/
Finances OS-HELP
student.unsw.edu.au/os-help
UNSW Scholarship Office scholarships.unsw.edu.au
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) ic.daad.de/Sydney/
Insurance, Travel and Safety
Contact details We are open weekdays 9.00am to 5.00pm all year round. Get in touch with us if you need assistance. At the start, the process may seem daunting. But as every returned student will tell you, it is totally worth it — so just GO!
Address
International Centre Ground Floor, East Wing, Red Centre Building UNSW Australia Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
Contact Us
T: +61 2 9385 3179 F: +61 2 9385 1265 W: student.unsw.edu.au/exchange W: student.unsw.edu.au/globalnews
UNSW Risk Management
fin.unsw.edu.au/services/travel
International SOS www.internationalsos.com
DFAT Travel Advisories www.smartraveller.gov.au
UNSW Travel Register student.unsw.edu.au/global-departure
Why study overseas
www.studyoverseas.gov.au/whystudyoverseas/ employersview.html
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Partner list
student.unsw.edu.au/partners
Short Programs
student.unsw.edu.au/globalstudy
Faculty websites unsw.edu.au/gen/pad/faculties.html
Careers and employment: careers.unsw.edu.au
CRICOS Provider Code: NSW 00098G © UNSW Australia June 2016 DISCLAIMER: The University reserves the right to make alterations to any matter contained within this publication without notice. Information in this Guide is accurate as of June 2016, but may be amended without notice by the University. All costs and fees are provided in Australian Dollars (AUD$). Any agreement with the University does not remove the right to take action under Australia’s consumer protection laws. COMPLIANCE: The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 sets out the legal framework governing delivery of education to overseas students studying in Australia on a student visa. UNSW in providing education services to overseas students complies with the ESOS Framework and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2007 (The National Code). A description of the ESOS framework can be found at the following link: https://internationaleducation.gov.au/Regulatory-Information/ Pages/Regulatoryinformation.aspx