Who Can Apply

All students should check with their UOW Faculty (Head of School and Sub-Dean) to ensure there are no restrictions on their program of study before applying to go on exchange.

Further information for:

• Undergraduate Students
• Postgraduate Students
• Part-time Students
• Students attending the Batemans Bay, Bega, Shoalhaven or Loftus study centres
• International students
•  Students transferring into UOW from other Universities/Colleges
• Students taking a spouse and/or children on exchange
• Students with academic, medical or other special needs

Undergraduate Students
The majority of exchange applicants are undergraduate students. Students enrolled in single or combined (double-degree) programs may apply to the program.

Postgraduate Students
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 (Sub-Dean and Head of School) to participate in the program. Research students must also have the approval of their UOW Supervisor and be able to arrange appropriate supervision and facilities at the host university.

Part-time Students
Part-time students must complete the equivalent of one full-time year of study (48 credit points) at the University of Wollongong before going on exchange. Students must also study full-time while on exchange.

UOW students attending the Bateman's Bay, Bega, Shoalhaven or Loftus study centres
You must be prepared to travel to the main campus in Wollongong to complete the exchange application process and attend all compulsory information sessions.

International students
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 (i.e. to a third country);
• You must substantiate your application to undertake a second international experience; and
• You must abide by DIAC's requirements for international students going on exchange. For further information visit www.immi.gov.au or phone DIAC on 131 881.
• 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 DIAC if you apply for a visa which requires two (2) academic years' study

Students transferring into UOW from other Universities/Colleges (receiving credit for previous studies)
If you are transferring into UOW from another University, or articulating into UOW from Wollongong University College, you must complete one full-time session of study (24 credit points) at UOW before submitting an application to the Exchange Program.

Students taking a spouse and/or children on exchange 
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.

Students with academic, medical or other special needs
You are encouraged to discuss your requirements in confidence with Study Abroad staff, so that advice about appropriate exchange destinations and overseas support services can be provided.