Global Learning opportunities

Experience life in another country to broaden your horizons and make your degree stand out on an international level.

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Enjoy all the amazing opportunities an overseas program can offer

Whether you’re an undergraduate, honours or postgraduate coursework student, you can study, live and travel abroad while gaining credit towards your degree. You'll be able to experience a new culture, diversify your degree and stand out in the crowd. By boosting your credentials and undertaking an exchange, you'll gain an advantage that can increase your employability.

Choose your own adventure
You could study for 1 semester or even 1 year. UWA has over 130 exchange partner universities in 30 overseas countries, from Asia to Europe, or North and South America. Study Science in Singapore, Finance in France or Business in Britain while continuing to gain credit towards your degree. If that sounds too daunting, you can pick from a range of short-term study abroad options. Or you could gain invaluable work experience while on an international internship. And why not joining a field trip with classmates. Whatever program you choose, you can earn credit towards your degree.
Best of both worlds
Taking your UWA agree abroad doesn’t normally extend the length of your degree. With the right research and preparation, you are free to travel and study or work without committing to a longer time frame – just as long as you complete the exchange program and pass all your classes.
Hone in on a niche subject
UWA’s innovative course structure and world-class reputation means that you can match your career goals with personal passions. While studying overseas, use this opportunity to delve into key topics that are unrelated to your degree or that are not offered at UWA.
Develop yourself
Apart from educational and vocational benefits of participating in a global learning experience, you’ll learn more about yourself and another culture, gain independence and confidence, meet new people and develop lifelong friendships, and do all this while experiencing an exciting new destination.

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Planning your study

If you’re thinking about taking your degree abroad, check Global Studio.

I'm an undergrad, what do I need to be eligible to go abroad?

To be eligible to apply for exchange, you’ll need:

To be on track to complete normally 18 points at UWA by the end of the current semester (36 by the time you go on exchange)
A status of 'Good Standing' (pass at least half of enrolled units). You can check this in studentConnect
Sufficient points remaining in your current course to allow for full-time enrolment during exchange (18 points if applying for one semester, 36 points if applying for two semesters).

Eligibility criteria for other programs vary based on your chosen program. Check individual program brochures on Global Studio for more information.

What are the eligibility requirements for postgrad?

To be eligible to apply for exchange, you’ll need:

To be on track to complete normally 18 points at UWA by the end of the current semester (undergraduate or postgraduate study counts towards this requirement), 36 by the time you go on exchange
A status of 'Good Standing' (pass at least half of enrolled units). You can check this in studentConnect
Sufficient points remaining in your current course to allow for full-time enrolment during exchange (18 points if applying for one semester, 36 points if applying for two semesters).

If you have completed any postgraduate study by the end of the current semester, your application will be assessed using only your postgraduate WAM (weighted average mark). If you are applying for postgraduate exchange in the last year of your undergraduate degree, your application will be assessed using your undergraduate WAM.

Eligibility criteria for other programs vary based on your chosen program. Check individual program brochures on Global Studio for more information.

Do I need a particular WAM or points completed to participate in a global learning experience ?

Some Exchange partner universities may have WAM or ‘points completed’ requirements. Check Global Studio for details.

You can view the list of programs that consider students with a WAM below 65, or view the list of programs that consider students with 18 points completed (36 points by the time you go on exchange).

If you are interested in a different program to the Exchange program, check WAM and credit point requirements on individual program brochures on Global Studio for more information.

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Start your journeyFind out all the information you need to know about study abroad and exchange through the UWA Global Learning Office.

Start your journey

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Scholarships

If you are planning to undertake overseas study or complete a practicum, internship or research that counts towards your current UWA course requirements, you can apply for available Scholarships and loans.

To be eligible, you must have approval from your Allocated Stuudents Advice Office for the program you wish to undertake.

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Student voices

Hear from our students about the opportunities and experiences available by going on student exchange.

At first, it was daunting being away from everything that is familiar to you for a year, but then you get settled and excitement takes over. I learned so much [by going on exchange], particularly about what I want to study in the future.

Sarah Heldsinger

Bachelor of Arts

Eloise Catlin

Going on exchange to South Korea has been the highlight of my time studying at UWA. I was immersed in an entirely new country and culture for a semester which opened my mind to what’s really out there in the world. Meeting friends from all over and going through the exchange experience together was the best part for me. We shared so many memories, from eating tonnes of Korean food, to shopping all over Seoul, going on spontaneous adventures and staying up late playing card games. Studying abroad may sound daunting and it can be at times (especially when you’re forced to communicate in another language), but I guarantee it will be the greatest part of your student experience. Don’t be afraid; just go for it. You’ll wish you could relive it all over again.

Jacinta Cowan

Exchange was without a doubt the best experience I’ve had both at university and on a personal level. It was an incredible once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that provided me with irreplaceable skills and rewards. The highlight of my exchange experience was meeting new people from all over the globe, particularly my group of friends who I am still in contact with, despite us all living in different parts of the world.

The prospect of living out of home for an extended period of time, as well as being away from my friends and family, was both daunting and exciting, but I encourage other students to step out of their comfort zones and test their limits. I achieved a greater sense of independence, improved my communication skills and opened myself up to new opportunities I wouldn’t normally have had the chance to experience at home. I joined the Cheerleading Squad, the Hiking Society, the Real Ale Society and the Leeds Climbing Club. Fully immersing myself in the student life on campus made me feel part of the community. It was a great way to meet locals and made the experience much more authentic.

Nicholas Pritchard

I spent my exchange semester at The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), a university town about two hours south of Chicago.

For me, the personal highlight was experiencing campus culture in a university town. This is a concept not really found anywhere in Australia, so it was very warming to live in a community where everything is aimed at campus life and the student population. Life at UIUC was the quintessential college experience for me; living in a dorm, weekend trips and spring break. But most importantly, wrapped around all these experiences was a newfound group of friends, heralding from every corner of the globe to share them with. Exchange was a hugely formative experience for me and stands out as a true highlight of my time at UWA.

Brodie Bastian

The most rewarding aspect of studying abroad was the life skills I gained. I’m a much more confident and independent person. It’s very liberating to live on your own in a foreign city. Being able to meet people from all over the world was definitely an amazing part of the experience and I’ve made some really good friends along the way.

I thoroughly enjoyed the classes Vrije University offered and I learnt things I would never get the opportunity to back home. As a History of Art student, I took a course where we went to a different museum every week and had the opportunity to speak to the curators. This is valuable information I will take into my career.

I was forced to push my boundaries and I only have positive memories because of this. I would recommend going on exchange to everyone as it’s a great opportunity to get to know yourself. I didn’t meet anyone on exchange who regretted their decision.

Ellen Buckley

Words can’t explain how amazing exchange was. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It was extremely rewarding to meet so many new people who will be friends for life. Burlington is very picturesque and laidback. It’s a great college town. If Vermont isn’t your first choice, I recommend it because it was a truly incredible experience.

Chiang Jun Yong

The highlight of my experience of exchanging in a foreign country is being able to widen my exposure a different culture that is has a vast different to that in Australia. It also provided me an excellent platform to learn another language along the way as well as to get to know more people from different walks of life.

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Study InBroad

Enhance your university experience by spending a semester or more of your degree enjoying the fantastic cultural and social activities in Albany. No matter whether you're completing your undergraduate, honours or postgraduate degree, you can study part of your course in Albany and take advantage of the Great Southern region.

Learn how UWA Albany can be part of your academic journey.

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