Further Criteria
- Undergraduate students
- Postgraduate (coursework) students
- Part-time students
- Students outside Wollongong
- International students
- Transferring students
- Students taking a spouse and/or children on exchange
- Students with academic, medical or other special requirements
- Language skills
The majority of exchange applicants are undergraduate students. Students enrolled in single or combined (double-degree) programs may apply to the program. Once again, check with your School for any restrictions before applying.
- You must complete the equivalent of at least one full-time year of study (48 credit points) at UOW by the time you go on exchange.
- Students who are applying to complete the final session of their degree on exchange may have their graduation delayed.
Exchange opportunities also exist for postgraduate students, however there are fewer host universities able to accept students at this level. Places may therefore be limited. All postgraduate students must have the endorsement of their UOW Faculty (Head of Students and Head of School) to participate in the program.
- You must be enrolled in a course which has a minimum completion time of at least two years full-time.
- Students will usually need to have completed one full-time session of postgraduate study at UOW (or have completed their undergraduate degree at UOW ) before applying to the Exchange Program.
- Students must be enrolled full-time, in a suitable academic program, at the host university.
- Students must be able to demonstrate serious academic goals for their exchange.
Part-time students must complete the equivalent of one full-time year of study (48 credit points) at the UOW before going on exchange. All students must also study full-time while on exchange.
When applying for the UOW Semester Exchange Program, students attending UOW’s Eurobodalla, Bega Valley, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands, Liverpool or Sutherland campuses must to travel to the main campus in Wollongong to complete the exchange application process and attend all compulsory information sessions.
International students are welcome to apply to the Exchange Program, however:
- You will not normally be permitted to go on exchange to your home country. You must nominate an alternative exchange destination You must substantiate your application to undertake a second international experience; and
You must abide by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s (DIBP's) requirements for international students going on exchange. Please note that any periods of study outside Australia, including single subjects or semester programs, will not be considered as having been undertaken within Australia by DIBP if you apply for a visa which requires two academic years' study
If you are transferring into UOW from another University or articulating into UOW from UOW College, you must complete one full-time session of study (24 credit points) at UOW before submitting an application to study abroad.
If your partner and/or children will be accompanying you overseas, you are encouraged to plan well in advance and discuss your options with the Study Abroad Office as soon as possible.
Please discuss your requirements with the Study Abroad team. We can advise you on appropriate exchange destinations and overseas support services that can be provided. All enquiries and advice is managed confidentially.
Most UOW students who complete an exchange program don’t speak the language of their host country when they arrive. But it’s not a problem as you can study in English at most destinations. There are programs taught in English at most of our partner universities in non-English-speaking countries. While you’re abroad, you can learn a new language or improve your existing language skills. Study in English as well as learn a new language – it’s a win-win.