Why go on exchange?

See the world and experience a different culture. By studying on exchange you can:

• develop a network of contacts and extend your career opportunities
• learn a language and improve your communication skills
• develop life experiences and self confidence
• receive credits towards your VU degree*.

* A study plan must be prepared in consultation with your course coordinator to ensure overseas units are comparable to those you would be studying at VU.

Are you eligible?

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

• achieved a credit average
• completed one year of undergraduate study at VU, or
• completed one semester of postgraduate study at VU.

Choose an exchange partner

Search for an institution from our list of over 100 exchange partners. Once you have found an institution you like, visit the website of your chosen institution to find out if the subject or unit options for your specific degree match those offered by that institution.

Make sure you check the language requirements for selected subjects or units. For non-English speaking countries it is often possible to study your subjects in English while taking the opportunity to learn another language.

You will need to complete a Victoria Abroad study plan with your course coordinator as part of your exchange application.

Costs and financial assistance

Exchange students are not required to pay tuition fees to the overseas institution, but continue to pay Victoria University fees as normal.

You may also be eligible for a variety of funding schemes for students going overseas either on exchange or a short term overseas study program.

Find out more about our exchange grants, loans and scholarships.

Apply to study on exchange

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 (CV)/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 VU.

For guidance, download the Personal Statement Guide.

Find out what you need to know in order to apply to study overseas.

Application closing dates

• Semester 2 placement, 2013 - applications due by 15 December 2012
• Semester 1 placement, 2014 - applications due by 31 July 2013

Contact us about exchange

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