If you’ve always wanted to travel the world, doing a semester overseas as part of your university studies could be the best decision you’ll ever make.
Universities form partnerships with other universities and tertiary education providers around the world in order to offer students a range of international study opportunities. It’s also a great way of enhancing their degrees above and beyond a purely academic level.
The opportunities available vary by course and university but you can generally enjoy anything from a month to a year studying some of your subjects in another country. You may even receive funding from your university to support your expenses!
To find out more, visit each university website.
Find out what it's like to live overseas!
UWS offers a wide range of international study opportunities to add an exciting and competitive edge to your learning experience.
Ever wondered what it would be like to study overseas for a semester? Read this article from nUWS about Andrew, the first UWS student to go on exchange in Mexico
Globetrotter gets a double dose of Exchange
After six months of international exchange in Mexico last year, Andrew Merheb – UWS' first exchange student in Mexico – enjoyed it so much he applied for a second exchange.
In July, Andrew will head to California State University in San Diego, USA, for a change of scene while completing economic subjects for his UWS Bachelor of Business and Commerce. The opportunity to explore new horizons while continuing his study with a partner university is one of the drawcards of the UWS Exchange program for Andrew. "It is like killing two birds with one stone, as I get to explore and experience a different culture and at the same time continue mystudies," he says. "I can enjoy myself while not wasting any time." What is the best thing about doing an international exchange? "I think it has enriched my life in many ways – this world has a lot to offer and travelling and experiencing change makes you a better person," according to Andrew. “You beginto appreciate what you have, and at the same time it motivates you to keep the challenges coming,” he says.
“Overall, my experience was amazing and I would recommend it to anyone.”
Picture this – next year you could be studying overseas at one of 380 partner universities around the world in over 40 different countries as part of your UWS degree!
Internationalexchange is easier than you think!
- Get full credit for the units you study overseas.
- Pay your normal UWS tuition fees.
- Scholarships and loans are available.
Visit the Student Exchange website to find out more!
Choose an experience for you!
Exchange Programs. An exchange program is a semester or year long opportunity with a partner university of UWS.
Short courses. These are for students who would prefer to study internationally during the summer or winter break.
Language Study. Enhance your language skills at speed by studying in a country where your chosen language is commonly used.
Study Abroad. Choose this option if you’d like to study at a university that’s not a partner of UWS. Also choose this option if you’d like to study at a university through ISEP that has limited availability. Tuition fees are payable to the overseas university or ISEP, and not UWS.