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Step 1: Attend an Information Session
Information sessions, covering all of the general details you will need to start planning for your exchange, are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:30pm in Student Central. Come to Counter #1 at Student Central to find out more!
Step 2: Check application criteria and deadlines
Applicants must ensure they meet the program criteria before applying.
Applications must be submitted by the appropriate deadline each session.
Step 3: Research & Planning
You will need to initiate your own research into finding the host university and study program that suits your needs.
Step 4: Meet with an Exchange Adviser
It is important to discuss your individual options with a member of the Study Abroad team, to ensure that you make a fully informed decision about where to go on exchange.
Step 5: Apply!
Your application to the Exchange Program will consist of:
- The UOW International Student Exchange Program Application Form
- A completed Advanced Standing Approval Form for each host university you have nominated
- Three references (two academic; one personal)
- An official copy of your UOW enrolment record
- A separate statement of around 500 words (typed) outlining your reasons for participating in the Exchange Program
- A recent passport-sized photo
Complete your application paperwork using the checklist inside the Exchange Application Form to ensure that your application is complete. Applications may then be submitted in-person or by mail to the Study Abroad Office.
Step 6: Attend an Exchange Interview
All applicants are required to attend a formal interview to determine their academic and personal suitability for exchange. Issues raised by the selection committee may include your motivations for studying overseas, how the experience will benefit your academic goals and career plans, and the reasons for your host university preferences.
Step 7: Acceptance to the Exchange Program
You will receive written notification of the outcome of your exchange application as soon as possible after interviews have been conducted. Successful applicants will also be advised which host university they have been nominated to.
Step 8: Acceptance to your host university
The Study Abroad & Exchange team will assist you to make a formal application to your nominated host university. Although very few students are rejected, the host university does reserve the right to accept or reject nominees for exchange. If successful, you will receive an official letter of acceptance from the host university and additional information to help you prepare for your studies there.
Step 9: Pre-Departure Preparations
A compulsory pre-departure session (for all students going on exchange) is held during study recess each session. This session covers academic issues, money matters, health & safety, travel tips, and much more!
Step 10: Go on Exchange!
Study, make new friends, see the sights and make the most of this opportunity of a lifetime!
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