As a student from a partner university we invite you to apply for exchange. Information on the UNSW Student Exchange Program can be found in the exchange student guidelines (download guidelines in the right column of this page).
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To be considered a full-time student, you
need to enrol in 24 units of credit per semester, or 48 units of credit
per academic year. Most courses are worth six credit units. We try to
enrol you in your preferred courses before you arrive, but enrolment is
subject to course availability and Faculty approval. You can change your
courses up to the end of the first week of the semester.
We
recommend that you check the UNSW Handbook and the faculty websites to
check your course information and to check that your subjects will be
offered in the semester you are on exchange.
Language requirements
Students from countries where English is not the language of instruction must satisfy UNSW English language admission requirements. Students are asked to supply proof of English as part of their exchange application. For further information please see UNSW’s English language requirements.
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When you conclude your exchange with us, we send
three copies of your academic transcript to the Exchange Office at your
university. (We withhold your transcript if there is any money owing,
such as library fines.)
Transferring credits to your home university
Each university has its own process for transferring credits. Please consult your home university for details.
Visas
As an exchange student, you are eligible to apply for a student visa for the duration of your study (either one semester or one year). Exchange students are enrolled as a non-award student.
Streamlined Visa Process
UNSW is participating in the Streamlined Visa Process and information for exchange students is included in the application process when students accept their offer online. See Visas for more information. For updates on visa policy, please visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website at: www.immi.gov.au
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
As an exchange student, it is a visa requirement that you have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your stay. (Health insurance obtained in your own country is not sufficient.) OSHC provides medical and hospital cover similar to that available to Australian citizens through Medicare, the national healthcare system. You receive details of how to obtain OSHC when you are accepted into the exchange program.Arrival and orientation
Accommodation
In Australia most students attend a university in their own city. Local students attending UNSW either live at home or stay in private shared accommodation near the university. This accommodation is often shared with other students and varies considerably in style, standard and cost. See Accommodation for more details
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