Are you eligible for student exchange?
Are you eligible for student exchange?
In light of the continued risk and uncertainty around travel, all international travel on university business is suspended until further notice, unless otherwise specified. Please see the University’s COVID-19 updates page for full details.
Additionally, UniSA International Travel Grants are also unavailable and may not be reinstated by the time international travel is available again. When planning your future study overseas experience, please budget accordingly. OS-HELP and other Government grants and scholarships may still apply.
Please don’t let COVID-19 put your plans on hold. Use this time to plan for your future. The Study Overseas team remain as passionate as ever about the benefits of studying overseas and are here to assist if you have any questions. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss your future plans.
Below are the eligibility requirements for full semester exchange. Read this through carefully and make sure you meet the criteria before lodging an application. If you wish to discuss your eligibility, please contact student.exchange@unisa.edu.au
At point of application, you must have completed and passed at least 36 units of your current program (the 36 units can be made up of 18 units in your current program and 18 units credit transfer).
At point of application, you must have completed at least 9 units of the program in which you are currently enrolled or alternatively have recently completed your undergraduate program at the University of South Australia.
If you are an international student looking to study overseas through the University of South Australia, we recommend that you arrange a meeting with the Study Overseas team to discuss your options, as there may be additional considerations for you.
As an international student studying a University of South Australia program:
Before you apply for the exchange program it is recommended you discuss your decision with a relevant academic staff member. You must research your options prior to meeting the staff member and take relevant documentation with you. Ultimately your Program Director needs to approve your course selection.
The Study Overseas office can provide a letter confirming details of your exchange for you to present to the Department of Home Affairs if required.
Students undertaking University approved Placement/Work Experience/Field Trips/Site Visits are provided with relevant insurance by the University. See here for details and conditions for cover or contact the Insurance Office.
Student Mobility Policy: A - 36 Student mobility.
There may be opportunities for you to have an international experience as part of your research degree, however this is not facilitated through the Study Overseas team. Please discuss opportunities with your supervisor in the first instance.