Find out how Victoria University students can apply to study at one of over 90 exchange partner institutions around the world. English speaking courses are available in Europe, Americas, Asia and Pacific regions.

How to apply

To be eligible to study on an exchange program you must have:

• achieved a credit average
• completed one year of undergraduate study at Victoria University or
• completed one semester of postgraduate study at Victoria University

When you submit your application to Victoria Abroad you must include the following documents:

• your completed Victoria Abroad Outgoing Exchange Application form
• your completed study plan – this must be signed off by your VU Course Coordinator.  For more information download the Victoria Abroad study plan guide
• a full academic transcript
• your curriculum vitae / resume
• two letters of reference (one must be an academic reference)

You must also include a short statement no longer than one A4 page listing:

• the program in which you would like to participate
• your reasons for wanting to go on exchange
• why you think you would be a good ambassador for Victoria University

Contact us about exchange

If you have any questions about studying overseas as part of your Victoria University degree, contact Victoria Abroad:

• Phone: +61 3 9919 1319 or +61 3 9919 1471
• Email: educationabroad@vu.edu.au

A representative from Victoria Abroad is available to meet with students during semester at:

Footscray Park campus - Wednesdays 9am – 5pm

International Office
Building M, Level 1, Room 109
Footscray

Health and travel insurance

Overseas Travel Insurance Cover is compulsory; to be covered you must complete the Travel Insurance Application Form and submit a copy of your flight itinerary. Some host institutions will require you to take out their own health insurance as well.

To arrange for Overseas Travel Insurance you can do either of the following:

• request cover under the Victoria University Overseas Travel Insurance Policy which is free and is valid for up to 180 days subject to certain conditions. The period of cover can be extended to a maximum of 12 months in total subject to certain conditions.  This policy covers limited private (ie. non-study related) travel only. Students can purchase additional travel insurance for their private travel through any provider. ACE Insurance Limited (ACE), VU’s insurance provider, provides an on‐line facility for Victoria University students to apply and pay for private overseas travel insurance. The policy product is titled "In A Suitcase".
• arrange your own insurance and provide Victoria Abroad with a copy of the full policy wording.

Subject to the policy terms and conditions travel insurance covers a range of items such as:

• Personal Accident and Sickness Cover
• Medical and Additional Expenses
• Cancellation and Baggage/Business Property
• Electronic Equipment
• Deprivation of Baggage
• Money/Travel Documents

All travellers requesting cover under the Victoria University Overseas Travel Insurance Policy should read and familiarise themselves with the Travel Insurance Policy which is subject to certain terms and conditions including limits and exclusions.

Detailed information on insurance, including conditions, length of cover, extending cover, and purchasing additional cover, will be emailed to students once they have been accepted by their host university/ provider.