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International Exchange

What is International Exchange?

International Student Exchange offers you the opportunity to undertake short-term study under a formal student exchange agreement between Swinburne University of Technology and an overseas institution. You will receive credit towards your Swinburne degree by studying subjects approved by your Head of Program and by making a presentation to Faculty of Design academics and staff upon your return. You will continue to pay fees or HECS as appropriate.

What are the benefits?

By getting involved in the exchange program you will experience design from a new perspective. You will increase and extend your skills and experience new and different design education systems. The experience of living and studying in a different country, within a different culture, is exciting and provides the opportunity to develop both educationally and personally, and may open up new opportunities in your career and personal life.

Film and Television student Elena Baum went on international exchange to Northumbria in the United Kingdom in Semester 2, 2012. You can view her informative and fun account of what to expect whilst on exchange, on her YouTube video report (note: you will be directed away to YouTube).

How does exchange fit into your degree program plan?

The Faculty of Design encourages students to undertake exchange in the second semester of second year or first semester of third year of their degree.

A semester of exchange counts towards your degree as an External Studies Minor. Before commencing your application you must seek course advice from your Faculty Administration Exchange Coordinator about your enrolment and study plan management. The Faculty Administration Exchange Co-ordinator also assess your eligibility to participate in the program. Note: Double Degree students interested in International Exchange are advised to seek course advice from their appropriate faculties.

Following is a range of ways you can fit International Exchange into your study program.

What criteria must I satisfy to be eligible to apply for International Sudent Exchange?

To be eligible for selection you should be currently enrolled in your first or second year of undergraduate studies (students cannot undertake exchange in Honours or the final semester of their degree). Selection of an exchange student is based on academic performance (credit average), suitability and maturity.

Where can I undertake International Student Exchange?

The Faculty of Design currently has International Student Exchange Agreements with the following overseas institutions, listed according to your design discipline:

How do I apply?

After seeking advice from your Faculty Administration Exchange Coordinator please refer to the Swinburne Abroad website for application details.

Or you can contact a Study Abroad Adviser
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/abroad/contact-us/