Apply for Short-term Exchange
To apply for a short-term exchange program, you’ll need to submit an application to Swinburne Abroad.
Step 1
Check to confirm that you meet eligibility requirements for the short-term exchange program.
Students must meet the following:
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Swinburne
- Have completed at least 50 credit points in your current program (not including any exemptions or RPL)
- Have at least 50 credit points remaining in your current program at the completion of your short-term exchange program (exceptions to this may be possible only with Course Director approval)
- Have achieved a minimum academic average of 60%. Please contact a Swinburne Abroad Adviser if you fall below this.
- International students studying at Swinburne are eligible for the short-term exchange program but you may need to comply with additional conditions of the host university.
Step 2
Obtain a copy of your course planner:
Step 3
Research where you’d like to go from the list of available programs
Does the short-term exchange program offer subjects in your major? If not, do you have electives/component units you could use?
Step 4
Refer to the Academic Information section for each program to make sure you understand how many credits you’ll need to complete overseas.
Step 5
Create your Study Plan application document
You’ll need to have your Study Plan approved and signed off by your academic Course Director.
You can find out who this is below:
If you need assistance determining if you can fit an exchange semester in your degree you can make an appointment to see a Course Advice Specialist. Course Advice Specialists can also approve electives in your study plan.
Swinburne Online students should contact help@swinburneonline.com for approval and assistance with course planning.
If you need help, or have questions about how to complete your Study Plan document, contact a Swinburne Abroad team member.
Step 6
Submit your Study Plan application document to Swinburne Abroad to formally apply for your program.
Step 7
Your application will be assessed by Swinburne Abroad and if successful, you’ll be sent an offer for the short-term exchange program. Swinburne Abroad will nominate you to the host university.
Step 8
You’ll be sent instructions on how to complete and submit your application to the host university directly.
Step 9
The host university will notify you of the outcome of your application. If you are successful, you’ll then complete all of the pre-departure requirements including things like flights, insurance, enrolment and any additional paperwork.
Step 10
Pack your bags and get ready for your short-term exchange adventure!
Need assistance?
Our friendly and well-travelled Swinburne Abroad team can help answer any questions about our short-term exchange programs and submitting your application.