Global Mobility Guide–2018 edition

Prepare yourself for overseas study - an experience that goes beyond the classroom to shape the rest of your life.

sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad+61 2 8627 8322

“Go on exchange.

Explore the world.

Get lost, and find yourself. Remember,

everything will always work out well in the end!”

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Global Mobility Guide–2018 edition

We acknowledge the tradition of custodianship and law of the Country on which the University of Sydney campuses stand. We pay our respects to those who have cared and continue to care for Country.

Why study overseas? ........................................... 2Our global mobility programs ........................... 4Global Citizenship Award ................................... 8Where can I study? ............................................ 10Short-term program options ...........................12How to apply ........................................................16Getting credit towards your course ...............18Costs and scholarships ....................................20What’s next? ....................................................... 23FAQs ..................................................................... 24

Combine study and travel to set yourself up for a global career. Develop the cultural

competencies to work across borders, while having the experience of a lifetime.

–WHY STUDY OVERSEAS?

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Develop your self-confidence,

independence and cross-cultural understanding.

Gain a global perspective

for a competitive edge.

Experience new ways of learning

and access different academic

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“Studying abroad has changed my perspective on life and how I see the world. It has given me the opportunity to visit places I’d never even dreamed of, meet fascinating people from all walks of life, and learn to live in every moment.”Rebecca MatthewsBachelor of Arts (Media and Communications)University of Toronto, Canada

“Getting to study subjects that I would never have otherwise been

able to study was amazing. I was constantly being challenged

intellectually and introduced to new ideas and perspectives.”

Carol Zhou-ZhengBachelor of Engineering Honours/Bachelor of Arts

University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

“Exchange in Shanghai was absolutely the best part of my university experience. Meeting people from across the globe and immersing myself in a culture so different to my own has really helped me to step out of my comfort zone and improve so many aspects of my life.”

Sebastian TattamBachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies)Fudan University, China

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You can choose from more than 400 programs in 50 countries and spend your break, a semester, or a full year abroad. Explore your global opportunities at: - sydney.edu.au/study/overseas-programs

OUR GLOBAL MOBILITY PROGRAMS

Exchange programsShort term, semester and full yearWe have more than 290 exchange partners* in 42 countries. While you go on exchange, you remain enrolled and continue to pay your tuition fees to the University of Sydney. A student from your host institution does the same in reverse, and the result is an exchange of students and places.

You can undertake an exchange program during the summer or winter break, for a semester or a year. Understand your course requirements and plan carefully to choose the right program for your needs. See page 18 for more information on getting credit towards your degree.

* 130 of our exchange partners are listed among the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018).

Non-exchange programs Short termUndertake one or two units of study during the semester break at a university where an exchange program is not available. You can access units from a wide range of study areas at a world-renowned university such as Cambridge, Harvard, Yale and the London School of Economics, by enrolling and paying tuition fees directly to the host institution or program provider.

Fees for many short-term non-exchange programs include accommodation and excursions at your host destination.

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“Spending a semester abroad provided me with the opportunity to network with industry professionals from all over the United States. It was very interesting to hear alternative perspectives within the industry and to also share my own viewpoint in comparison. Going on exchange has motivated me to pursue an international career in an industry that I am passionate about.”Anna McDougallMaster of Architectural ScienceUniversity of Washington

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Faculty programsThere are a number of faculty-administered, intensive-mode programs offered overseas during the breaks. Each of these programs has different eligibility and selection criteria, and you’ll need to apply directly to the faculty, school or centre. Some of these include:

− Business School Industry Placement Program in Sydney or overseas

− Global Engineering Field Work for undergraduate engineering students

− Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Abroad opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate health sciences students

− Offshore units from Sydney Law School − Interdisciplinary field schools

in Southeast Asia − Suzhou-Shanghai field school in China − Nanjing Research Exchange offered

by the Faculty of Science − Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

program at St Xavier’s College, Mumbai.

In-country language immersionYou can travel overseas and learn another language with an intensive in-country unit as part of the new Open Learning Environment (OLE).

Along with six credit points toward your degree, you’ll gain unique and first-hand experiences through a combination of formal language classes and cultural activities, including visits to museums, theatres and memorial sites.

Destinations include Spain, Germany, Italy, Indonesia, New Caledonia, Japan, South Korea, China and Morocco.

− sydney.edu.au/arts/ole-in-country

Hoi An, Vietnam

Freudenberg, Germany

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“Study abroad was a pivotal experience for me because of how much it forced me to become independent. The sheer amount of people you meet will give you a plethora of new ideas and experiences if you let yourself be open to them.”Albert Ma Bachelor of Design ComputingMcGill University, Canada

Montreal, Canada

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You will: − hear from influential leaders

across a range of fields − strengthen your intercultural

competencies − create meaningful international networks − maximise your overseas study

and/or work experience − prepare yourself to compete in

increasingly global labour markets − understand your role as a global citizen − receive recognition on your

graduation statement.

As a GCA participant you will earn points for participating in events and activities focused on one or more of the program themes, from a range of local and overseas options. You’ll be encouraged to undertake an experience abroad during your time at the University. You can also complete the program without going abroad, through globally focused opportunities available in and around the University.

− sydney.edu.au/students/global-citizenship-award.html

–GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP AWARD

–The Global Citizenship Award (GCA) is an extracurricular

program that provides unique international and leadership opportunities to prepare you as a global citizen.

“Through the GCA I was offered an exclusive opportunity to attend the

2017 University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Bangkok. At this event, I

was asked to speak in front of 900 delegates from more than 60 countries, and engage

in discourse with international leaders and stakeholders.

“While I learnt a lot from the individuals who presented at the conference, I learnt

the most about leadership from the students around me, who openly shared

the issues facing their nations and the steps they were taking to make a change. This

was an opportunity I wouldn’t have known about if I wasn’t a part of the GCA.”

Lauren ChapmanBachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws

Global Citizenship Award participant

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–WHERE CAN I STUDY?

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Austria − Academy of Fine Arts Vienna# − University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (KUG)# − University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna# − University of Vienna*#^ − Vienna University of Economics and Business#^

Belgium − Catholic University of Louvain*# − LUCA School of Arts# − University of Leuven*#^

Brazil − Getulio Vargas Foundation#

Canada − Alberta College of Art and Design# − HEC Montreal# − McGill University*# − McMaster University*# − Nova Scotia College of Art and Design# − Queen’s University# − University of Alberta*#^ − University of British Columbia*# − University of Guelph# − University of Manitoba# − University of Montreal* − University of Ottawa# − University of Toronto*# − University of Victoria# − Western University#

Chile − Pontifical Catholic University of Chile − University of Chile

China − Central Academy of Fine Arts − East China University of Political Science and Law# − Fudan University*#^ − Nanjing University* − Peking University*# − Renmin University of China# − Shandong University − Shanghai Jiao Tong University*#^ − Shanghai Normal University − Sun Yat-sen University# − Tsinghua University*#^ − University of Science and Technology of China*^ − Zhejiang University*

Colombia − Pontificia Universidad Javeriana − University of La Sabana

Cyprus − University of Cyprus#

Czech Republic − University of Economics, Prague#

Denmark − Aarhus School of Architecture# − Aarhus University*#^ − Copenhagen Business School# − Technical University of Denmark*#^ − University of Copenhagen*#

Finland − Aalto University School of Business*#^ − University of Helsinki*#

France − Aix-Marseille University# − Ecole Nationale Superieure d’architecture de Strasbourg (ENSAS) − Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux- − Arts (ENSBA) − Ecole Normale Superieure de Cachan − Ecole Superieure Art et Design Saint − Etienne (ESADSE) − EDHEC Business School# − Francois Rabelais University# − HEC Paris#^ − Jean Moulin University Lyon 3#^ − Lumiere University Lyon 2 − National Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse# − Pantheon-Sorbonne University (Paris I) − Paris College of Art#^ − Paris Diderot University − Paris-Sorbonne University (Paris IV)* − Pierre and Marie Curie University*# − Sciences Po#^ − Stendhal University# − University of La Rochelle − University of Orleans − University of Rennes 2 – Upper Brittany − University of South Paris (Paris-Sud)*#

Germany − Academy of Fine Arts Munster# − Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg* − Berlin University of the Arts#^ − Bucerius Law School# − Free University of Berlin*^ − Goethe University of Frankfurt# − Hamburg University of Applied Sciences# − Heidelberg University*# − Humboldt University of Berlin*^ − Koln International School of Design# − Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich*#^

− Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg# − Technical University Berlin*#^ − Technical University Munich*# − University of Bamberg − University of Cologne*# − University of Konstanz# − University of Mannheim*# − University of Munster*# − University of Music – Freiburg# − University of Stuttgart#^ − University of the Arts Bremen#

Hong Kong − Chinese University of Hong Kong*#^ − Hong Kong University of Science and Technology*# − University of Hong Kong*#^

Hungary − Corvinus University of Budapest#

Iceland − Reykjavik University#

India − Indian Institute of Management Calcutta#

Indonesia − Gadjah Mada University − University of Indonesia

Ireland − Trinity College Dublin*# − University College Dublin#

Israel − Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design# − Hebrew University of Jerusalem# − Tel Aviv University#^

Italy − Bocconi University# − Ca’ Foscari University of Venice#^ − Catholic University of the Sacred Heart#^ − Polytechnic University of Milan# − Sapienza University of Rome − University of Bologna# − University of Florence# − University of Padua# − University of Pavia − University of Trento# − University of Turin − University of Udine ^

Our exchange partners are spread across the globe, from Germany to Japan and Brazil to Switzerland. Many of them

are ranked in the world’s top 200 universities.*

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Japan − Aoyama Gakuin University# − Doshisha University# − Gifu University# − Hokkaido University# − Hosei University# − International Christian University# − Keio University# − Kobe University# − Kwansei Gakuin University# − Kyoto City University of Arts# − Kyoto University*# − Kyushu University# − Nagoya University# − Rikkyo University# − Ritsumeikan University# − Sophia University#^ − Tohoku University − Tokyo University of the Arts# − University of Tokyo*# − University of Tsukuba − Waseda University#^

Malaysia − University of Malaya#

Malta − University of Malta#

Mexico − Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM)#^ − Universidad Anahuac Mexico Sur

Netherlands − DELFT University of Technology*# − Eindhoven University of Technology*# − Erasmus University Rotterdam*# − HAN University of Applied Sciences# − Leiden University*# − Maastricht University*#^ − Radboud University*# − University of Amsterdam*# − University of Groningen*# − Utrecht University*# − Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam*#^ − Wageningen University*# − Willem de Kooning Academy#

New Zealand − University of Auckland*#

Norway − Norwegian School of Economics# − Oslo National Academy of the Arts# − University of Bergen#^ − University of Oslo*#

Peru − Pontifical Catholic University of Peru^

Poland − Warsaw School of Economics#

Portugal − Universidade Nova de Lisboa# − University of Minho#

Russia − St Petersburg State University#

Singapore − Nanyang Technological University*# − National University of Singapore*# − Singapore Management University#^

South Korea − Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology*#^ − Korea National University of Arts# − Korea University#^ − Seoul National University*#^ − Sookmyung Women’s University# − Yonsei University#^

Spain − Autonomous University of Barcelona*# − Autonomous University of Madrid − Comillas Pontifical University# − Pompeu Fabra University*# − Ramon Llull University ESADE Business School# − Universidad Carlos III de Madrid# − University of Alicante#^ − University of Santiago de Compostela − University of Seville − University of Valladolid

Sweden − Karolinska Institute*# − Lund University*# − Malmo University# − Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)*# − Stockholm School of Economics# − Umea University#^ − Uppsala University*#

Switzerland − ETH Zurich*# − Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne*# − University of Basel* − University of Geneva*# − University of Lausanne*#^ − University of St Gallen# − University of Zurich*#

Taiwan − National Taiwan University*#^ − Tainan National University of the Arts#

Thailand − Chulalongkorn University#

Turkey − Bogazici University# − Koc University#

United Kingdom − Cardiff Metropolitan University# − Cardiff University*# − Glasgow School of Art# − Imperial College London*# − King’s College London*#^ − London School of Economics and Political Science*#^ − Newcastle University*# − Queen Mary University of London*#^ − Royal Academy of Music# − Royal College of Music London# − Royal Holloway, University of London*# − Royal Northern College of Music# − University College London*#^ − University of Bath# − University of Birmingham*# − University of Bristol*# − University of East Anglia*#^ − University of Edinburgh*#^ − University of Exeter*#^ − University of Glasgow*# − University of Leeds*#^ − University of Liverpool*# − University of Manchester*#^ − University of Nottingham*# − University of Reading#

− University of Sheffield*# − University of Southampton*# − University of Stirling#^ − University of Surrey# − University of Sussex*# − University of Warwick*#^ − University of York*#

USA − Alfred University# − Boston College# − Boston University*# − Case Western Reserve University*# − Cornell University*# − Drexel University# − Duke University*# − Emory University*# − Georgetown University*# − Harvard University*#^ − Kansas State University# − Louisiana State University# − Manhattan School of Music# − Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)# − Massachusetts College of Art and Design# − Michigan State University*#^ − Northeastern University*# − Oregon State University# − Parsons The New School for Design# − Purdue University*# − Rhode Island School of Design# − Rice University*# − Roosevelt University# − State University of New York at Brockport# − Texas A and M University*# − The George Washington University# − University of Arizona*# − University of California, Berkeley*# − University of California, Davis*# − University of California, Irvine*#^ − University of California, Los Angeles*#^ − University of California, Riverside*# − University of California, San Diego*#^ − University of California, Santa Barbara*# − University of California, Santa Cruz*# − University of Cincinnati# − University of Colorado*# − University of Florida*# − University of Georgia# − University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign*# − University of Kentucky# − University of Maryland*# − University of Miami*# − University of Minnesota*# − University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill*#^ − University of North Carolina at Charlotte# − University of Notre Dame*# − University of Pennsylvania*#^ − University of Richmond# − University of Rochester*# − University of Southern California*# − University of Texas at Austin*# − University of Utah# − University of Virginia*# − University of Washington*# − University of Wisconsin-Madison*#

* Top 200 ranked (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018). Information current as of March 2018.

# Courses offered in English^ Short-term program available

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–SHORT-TERM PROGRAM OPTIONS

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We offer plenty of options, including short-term programs that will help you meet your study needs and personal goals.

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Argentina National University of Lanús (AIM Overseas)

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Austria University of Graz (AIM Overseas) January, July

Austria University of Vienna Yes January

Austria Vienna University of Economics and Business

Yes Yes July

Belgium University of Leuven Yes Yes July

Canada University of Alberta Yes January

Canada University of Victoria (CIS Australia) July

China Fudan University Yes Yes July

China Shanghai Jiao Tong University  Yes Yes Yes July

China Tsinghua University Yes Yes July

Costa Rica University Veritas (CIS Australia) January

Czech Republic European Summer School Prague July

Czech Republic Masaryk University (AIM Overseas) July

Denmark Aarhus University Yes Yes Yes January, July

Denmark Technical University of Denmark Yes Yes Yes July

Finland Aalto University School of Business Yes July

France HEC Paris Yes July

France Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University July

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France La Rochelle Business School (AIM Overseas)

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France Paris College of Art Yes July

France Sciences Po  Yes July

Germany Berlin University of the Arts July

Germany Free University of Berlin Yes January

Germany Humboldt University of Berlin Yes Yes July

Germany Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

Yes January

Germany Munich University of Applied Sciences Yes July

Germany Technical University Berlin Yes Yes July

Germany University of Stuttgart Yes Yes January

Hong Kong Chinese University of Hong Kong Yes Yes Yes July

Hong Kong University of Hong Kong Yes Yes July

India 40K Globe January, July

India St Xavier’s College, Mumbai January

Israel Tel Aviv University July

Italy American University of Rome (ISA) January

Italy Ca’ Foscari University of Venice July

Italy Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

January, July

Italy European Institute of Design (AIM Overseas)

January, July

Italy Florence University of the Arts (CIS Australia)

January

Italy Florence University of the Arts and Apicius International School of Hospitality (ISA)

January

Italy University of Udine Yes Yes July

Japan Seisen University January

Japan Sophia University July

Japan Waseda University Yes January, July

Kenya Education and International Development: Perspectives from Kenya and Beyond

January

Latvia Riga Technical University (AIM Overseas)

July

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Mexico Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM)

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Mexico Universidad de La Salle (AIM Overseas)

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Netherlands Maastricht University Yes July

Netherlands Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Yes July

New Zealand University of Otago (CIS Australia) January

Norway University of Bergen Yes Yes January

Oman Centre for International Learning (CIL) (CIS Australia)

January

Peru Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Yes Yes July

Peru Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola Yes Yes January, July

Portugal University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE) (AIM Overseas)

January

Portugal University of Lisbon (AIM Overseas) July

Singapore Singapore Management University Yes Yes July

South Korea Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Yes Yes Yes July

South Korea Korea University Yes Yes January, July

South Korea Seoul National University Yes Yes July

South Korea Yonsei University Yes January, July

Spain Barcelona School for International Studies (SIS) (CIS Australia)

January, July

Spain Universidad de Sevilla (ISA) January

Spain University of Alicante January, July

Sweden Umea University Yes Yes January

Switzerland University of Lausanne Yes Yes Yes January

Taiwan National Taiwan University Yes Yes July

Thailand Chiang Mai University July

United Kingdom Cambridge University Yes July

United Kingdom IAU College (CIS Australia) January

United Kingdom King’s College London Yes Yes Yes July

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United Kingdom London School of Economics and Political Science

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United Kingdom Oxford University (AIM Overseas) Yes July

United Kingdom Queen Mary University of London Yes Yes July

United Kingdom University College London Yes Yes July

United Kingdom University of East Anglia  Yes Yes Yes July

United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Yes Yes July

United Kingdom University of Exeter Yes Yes Yes July

United Kingdom University of Leeds Yes Yes Yes July

United Kingdom University of Manchester Yes Yes July

United Kingdom University of Roehampton (CIS Australia)

January

United Kingdom University of Stirling July

United Kingdom University of Warwick Yes Yes July

United Kingdom University of Westminster (CIS Australia)

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USA Harvard University Yes Yes July

USA Michigan State University Yes Yes July

USA New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) (CIS Australia)

January

USA University of California, Irvine Yes July

USA University of California, Los Angeles Yes Yes July

USA University of California, San Diego Yes July

USA University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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USA University of North Carolina at Charlotte (AIM Overseas)

January

USA University of Pennsylvania  Yes Yes July

USA Yale University Yes Yes July

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We encourage you to start planning early to ensure you can undertake an overseas program (or two!) during your course.

This gives you enough time to research your options, plan your enrolment, and get the advice you need before applying.

–HOW TO APPLY

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5 steps to apply for an overseas program

1. Attend an information session to explore your overseas study options.

2. Find your mobility window – the best time in your course to go overseas.

3. Research what you can study, where you can go and the programs that will suit you, using our global mobility database. sydney.edu.au/study/overseas-programs

4. Talk to a Sydney Abroad adviser for further help and advice.

5. Complete your application online and submit all the supporting documents by the due date.

By 2020, we aim to have 50 percent of our students undertake an international experience as part of their studies, with scholarship funding available for at least half of these students.

When assessing applications, we take into account academic merit (Weighted Average Mark), your academic plan, and eligibility for the host university, to ensure that it’s a good fit and you’ll have the most rewarding experience abroad possible.

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Am I eligible to apply?When you apply, you’ll need to be on track to complete at least 48 credit points (undergraduate) or 18 to 24 credit points (postgraduate), and have scope in your course to undertake a mobility experience. For more information on eligibility criteria:

− sydney.edu.au/students/study-abroad-and-exchange/eligibility.html

Choosing your destinationTo ensure you have the most enriching experience possible, research the available options carefully. When short-listing your preferred programs, consider the following:

− availability of suitable subjects for your course and level of study

− language of instruction − how much it will cost − scholarships and loans available − accommodation options − lifestyle opportunities − student support services available − what you hope to get out

of the experience.

You can research and find comparison information about subjects, languages, housing, cost of living and lifestyle at each program at:

− sydney.edu.au/study/overseas-programs

Semester 1 Winter break

Year 1 - Research- Plan the best time to go

Year 2 Apply Spend 2–6 weeks abroad

Year 3

Spend a semester abroad-Apply Spend 2–6 weeks abroad

Semester 2 Summer break

Year 1 Apply Spend 2–8 weeks abroad

Year 2

Spend a semester abroad-Apply Spend 2–8 weeks abroad

Year 3 Spend a semester abroad**

* Postgraduate students can apply in their first semester.** Exchange in the final semester is not possible in all courses.

Please note that this can delay graduation and progression into Honours, and will affect your eligibility for OS-HELP. Exchange program Short-term program

Example application timeline for undergraduates*

When can I apply?After you’ve worked out the best time in your degree to go, you’ll need to apply at least two semesters in advance. For a short-term program, you can apply in the semester immediately prior.

Key datesApplication for short-term and semester programs

Program Application deadline

Semester 1, 2019 exchange June 2018

December 2018 – February 2019 short-term programs

August – November 2018

Semester 2, 2019 exchange November 2018

Semester 1, 2020 exchange (Canada only†)

November 2018

July 2019 short-term programs February – April 2019

† Some partner universities in Canada only accept applications once per year, in November. If you wish to go to Canada in Semester 1, you may need to apply three semesters in advance.

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Study overseas and experience a new culture while earning credit towards your course.

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Credit approval for overseas programsSemester exchangeThe availability of subjects at your host institution is a crucial factor in choosing your preferences for a semester exchange.

When researching your preferred semester exchange destination, consult the partner institution’s course catalogue to confirm that there are sufficient units of study available to exchange students in your field and level of study in the semester for which you are applying.

Due to enrolment quotas and other restrictions, the availability of overseas subjects during semester programs cannot be guaranteed and studying elective units on exchange will provide more flexibility. You will need to request academic approval from your faculty for the units you wish to take during your exchange semester.

Short-term exchangeYou can find information about the units of study offered during short-term exchange programs on the global mobility database (visit sydney.edu.au/study/overseas-programs). Use this information to request credit approval from your faculty before you apply.

Non-exchange programsYou can apply to receive academic credit towards your University of Sydney course, but it is not mandatory for non-exchange programs. If you wish to obtain credit for a non-exchange program, you should submit a request to your faculty before applying.

Credit transferThe units you enrol in overseas will not appear on your University of Sydney transcript. After you return, your faculty will use your official overseas transcript and any other required documentation to credit your results towards your University of Sydney course.

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In 2018 we’re offering more than $4.2 million in travel scholarships and grants, as well as government funded OS-HELP loans, to help

cover your living and travel costs while you’re away.

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Vice Chancellor’s Global Mobility ScholarshipStudents applying to semester exchange or short-term programs will automatically be considered for a Vice Chancellor’s Global Mobility Scholarship worth up to $2000. This scholarship is allocated on the basis of academic merit (WAM) and/or exchange destination. Students are not eligible if they receive another travelling scholarship or grant.

Super Partner ScholarshipsStudents will receive $2000 if they are accepted into the semester exchange program at one of our four Super Exchange Partners:

− University of Copenhagen − National University of Singapore − Utrecht University − University of Edinburgh.

Academic Merit ScholarshipsWe offer scholarships of $1500 to students participating on the semester exchange program who have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) higher than 70.

Short-term scholarshipsScholarships of up to $1500 are available on a competitive basis to students who are participating in selected short-term programs.

For detailed information, including eligibility criteria, see:

− sydney.edu.au/study/overseas-programs

Faculty scholarshipsThere are a number of scholarship opportunities offered by faculties, as well as external groups such as community organisations, exchange partner institutions and foreign governments. We will supply the application form for these scholarships once we have nominated you to the host institution.

− sydney.edu.au/scholarships/current/exchange.shtml

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AwardsThe Vice Chancellor’s Global Mobility Award, valued at $5000, will be offered to students participating on a semester exchange program who entered the University of Sydney on an E12 or equivalent pathway. Recipients may hold this award in conjunction with another travelling scholarship or grant.

Australian Government grantsThrough the New Colombo Plan and Australia Awards Endeavour Mobility Grants, eligible students can obtain a grant of up to $7000 for semester exchange programs, and up to $3000 for short-term programs. There are also a number of faculty-led programs supported by government grants.

− sydney.edu.au/study/mobility-grants

CentrelinkIf you currently receive Centrelink benefits, you may be able to continue receiving benefits while studying full time overseas.

− www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/enablers/outside-australia

OS-HELP loansOS-HELP is a loan available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place who have been approved to undertake some of their study overseas for credit.

You can receive one loan per six-month study period and can access a total of two OS-HELP loans over your lifetime.

2018 loan amounts

Non-Asian destinations $2000 $4000 $6665

Asian destinations $2500 $5000 $7998

If you’re travelling to Asia and studying an Asian language, you can request an additional $1065 to fund your language study in preparation for your overseas program.

− sydney.edu.au/study/os-help

Costs and feesWhile on an exchange program, you do not pay tuition fees to your host institution, but you are responsible for all other costs, including the airfare, accommodation, living expenses and extra travel. If you undertake a non-exchange program, you will be required to pay a tuition or program fee to the host institution.

The cost of living can vary significantly from city to city, even in the same country, so it’s important to plan your finances.

− sydney.edu.au/study/overseas-programs

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There are a number of opportunities to help you prepare for your overseas studies.

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Exchange information sessions and drop-in advice sessionsWe hold faculty and region-specific information sessions, as well as drop-in advice sessions, throughout the semester. Come along to meet a Sydney Abroad adviser and learn more about the programs available before you apply.

Sydney Abroad FairWe hold our annual Sydney Abroad Fair in April. Meet representatives from our partner institutions and speak to current incoming exchange students and returned students about their experience.

Meet and greet and pre-departure sessionsAfter you have confirmed your participation in a program, you’ll be invited to a meet and greet and pre-departure session, where you can have a chat with other students going overseas and learn more about:

− planning your departure (visas, accommodation, insurance)

− health, safety and security − advice on administrative requirements

(enrolment, credit transfer) − living in your host country − methods to assist you in adapting to your

new social and academic environment.

“Studying abroad challenged me to go beyond my comfort zone and broaden my horizons – so much that the person who left

Sydney is very different from the person who came back.”

Miriam AsarBachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws

University of Edinburgh, UK

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Here’s a collection of the most frequently asked questions about studying overseas.

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1. What is the difference between exchange and non-exchange programs?Exchange and non-exchange programs vary in the way you pay your tuition fees. As an exchange student, you remain enrolled at the University and continue your usual fee arrangement. A non-exchange program requires you to enrol at a foreign university and pay fees to that university directly.

2. Where do I stay in my host country?There are many accommodation options and they vary depending on your chosen destination. From on-campus student housing to finding your own home off-campus, there’ll be one that suits your needs and lifestyle. Many short-term programs offer accommodation packages in the program fee. Check the ‘Living’ section on the global mobility database for more details.

3. Is it expensive? Studying overseas doesn’t have to be expensive. Remember that you will be living and studying abroad, not travelling on holiday. Living costs vary across the world, even in different regions of the same country. Food, accommodation and transport can be much cheaper than Sydney in many locations. There are a number of scholarships, grants and loans available to help cover some of your living expenses.

4. Will spending a semester abroad delay my graduation?You remain enrolled at the University of Sydney during your semester exchange. Your results for approved subjects are then credited towards your course at the University of Sydney once you have satisfactorily completed your mobility program. If planned carefully, semester exchange should not delay your graduation unless you go abroad in your final semester, which can delay graduation or progression into Honours.

5. How long can I go abroad for? You can complete one or two subjects in as little as two weeks in the winter or summer break or spend a semester or a full year overseas.

6. Can I go abroad if I am a postgraduate or international student?Yes, both postgraduate and international students can go abroad. Postgraduate coursework students enrolled in at least a 72 credit point master can apply in their first semester, provided that there is scope in their course. Postgraduate research students can also participate, subject to supervisor approval.

7. Do I need to know another language to go on exchange?Many of our partners in non-English speaking countries across Europe and Asia offer a broad range of courses taught in English. Therefore you are not required to speak another language to attend. Check our database to find out which partners offer subjects in English.

− sydney.edu.au/study/overseas-programs

8. What kind of support will I get?Sydney Abroad advisers work with you during the application process to help you find an overseas program most suited to your needs. If you access student support services at the University of Sydney, it is important to ensure before you apply that your chosen program will offer a comparable level of support. Many short-term programs offer ‘complete experience packages’ with dedicated in-country support staff. Find out more about support services:

− sydney.edu.au/study/overseas-programs

9. Do I need to find units of study that are an exact match of ones in my degree?One benefit of spending a period at an overseas institution is that you can access units of study that may not be taught at the University of Sydney. For example, at the National University of Singapore, a film studies major could take an elective on South Asian Cinema, which is not offered at the University of Sydney. Pa

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We have more than 400 programs in 50 countries and partner with top-ranking universities worldwide.

Studying overseas is a unique opportunity to see the world and graduate with a truly global perspective. You can take just one or two subjects on a short-term program, go for a whole semester or even a year as part of your degree.

Start planning for your overseas study and visit us at:Sydney AbroadStudent Centre, Level 3, Jane Foss Russell Building,Darlington Campus+61 2 8627 8322

sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad

Facebook (/sydney.uni.abroad) Instagram (@sydney.abroad)

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Produced by Marketing and Communications, the University of Sydney, March 2018. The University reserves the right to make alterations to any information contained within this publication without notice.