Exchange Programs
- Endeavour Student Exchange Scholarships
- Incoming exchange programs
- Outgoing exchange programs
- Enrolment
- Subject approval
- Ambassadorial role
- Foreign language proficiency
- Contact us
Endeavour Student Exchange Scholarships
The Endeavour Student Exchange Program is part of the Australian Government’s Australian Scholarships. Under the Program, the Government provides funding to Australian higher education institutions to:
- set up and monitor student exchanges with counterpart higher education institutions in eligible countries in the Asia-Pacific region; and
- support the participation of both outgoing Australian undergraduate Bachelor degree exchange students and incoming undergraduate Bachelor degree exchange students in these exchanges.
CDU has been awarded scholarships of $5,000 each for undergraduate students’ participation in eligible student exchanges. These scholarships are available from semester 1 2008, through to semester 2 /2009 for students who successfully apply for exchange placement, for exchange with partner universities in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, and where the scholarships are available. For details on the incoming and outgoing exchange application process please see visit exchange program.
For further details please contact Therese Fitzgerald in the CDU International Office:
Orange Building 1.2.16
E: therese.fitzgerald@cdu.edu.au
T: +61 8 8946 6048
Incoming exchange programs
(Incoming international students enrolled at a partner university)
Before you apply
- Discuss your application with advisers (from your International Office and from your faculty), seek transfer credit approval for at least four unit (course) offerings per semester, select the semester(s) that suit you (see Charles Darwin University semester dates)
- Make sure you have a current passport ready for travelling
- Make financial arrangements.
Application steps
- Apply through your university, following their procedures for application.
- Following successful selection through your university, complete the Charles Darwin University International Student Application Form for Study Abroad/Exchange (.pdf, 66KB).
- Submit form to Charles Darwin University (by mail or fax) or agency. Choose up to eight units and write the name and unit codes. Identify approved subjects that hold alternative interest. A copy of your current academic record must be included with your application for admission.
- 1 May for the second semester of the same year (July-November)
- 1 September for the first semester of the following year (February-June)
(you may submit after this date but you may have problems in organising your visa in time)
- You will receive an acknowledgment of receipt of application, usually within two weeks.
- CDU will assess your application and approve a maximum of five units for study each semester. (Note: At CDU four units is a full time load for a semester.) If you want to take more than five units you will be liable for the tuition costs of units in excess of five units per semester.
- The university issues a Letter of Offer, which includes details about payment of fees (depending on the application pathway, whether through home university exchange or an approved program, direct enrolment, agency, etc.), and the subject (course) approval.
- Student accepts offer by signing and returning the Terms of Agreement and paying the compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover.
- The university confirms pre-approved subject (course) selection.
- The university issues the electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) letter needed to obtain visa.
- Student applies for a student visa.
- Student confirms arrival dates, time and flights to allow the university to arrange a complimentary airport pickup.
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Outgoing exchange programs
(CDU domestic students and international students enrolled in full time study)
The Charles Darwin University exchange program allows you to study overseas for one year while still receiving credit towards your degree.
Being an exchange student is challenging, rewarding, and fun! The experience can be beneficial in many different and valuable ways.
CDU has exchange agreements with a number of universities in Europe, Canada and the United States.
Canada
- Mount Royal College, Calgary
- The First Nations University of Canada, Saskatchewan
- The University of Windsor, Ontario
United States
- Northern Arizona University, Arizona
- Fort Lewis College, Colorado
- Central Washington University, Washington
- University of Southern Florida, Florida
- Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma
- University of Florida, Florida
- SUNY Brockport, New York
- University of Alaska - Fairbanks, Alaska
- University of Illinois - Springfield, Illinois
- Prairie View A&M University, Texas
Europe
- Marburg University, Germany
- Jonkoping University, Sweden
- Karlstad University, Sweden
- Aarhus University, Denmark
- Salzburg University of Applied Science, Austria
- University of East Anglia, Norwich, England
- Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus, Germany
Malaysia
Indonesia
Eligibility
To be eligible to take part you must:
- Have completed at least one year of full-time study (or equivalent) at Charles Darwin University
- Have at least one semester of study left to complete in the current degree program
- Be enrolled in a full one semester load at Charles Darwin University (40 credit points)
- Be nominated to take part by your school
- Be accepted by the host institution
- Fulfil all Charles Darwin University requirements
- have a sound academic record (with a grade average of at least 4.5)
- provide two academic references
- language proficiency required by the host university
- have your academic program approved prior commencement by your course advisor
- Faculty approval to obtain full credit for the overseas study towards a Charles Darwin University degree
- Demonstrate that you have sufficient capital to cover expenses.
Enrolment
You must be enrolled at Charles Darwin University whilst on exchange. You must submit an enrolment form with HECS and other liabilities arranged or paid before departure.
Subject approval
The subject approval process is your responsibility. You should select subjects at the host institution and match them with the required units at Charles Darwin University. A normal full-time load equivalent of 40 credit points is the expected load.
Please be aware that:
- There are degree rules at Charles Darwin University that must be met
- You may also have to fulfil professional requirements
- Charles Darwin University course advisors do not necessarily deal with large numbers of exchanges so the process may take some time
- Degree structures at other institutions/countries may be significantly different and involve research (via email or through materials at Charles Darwin University) to match subjects.
Ambassadorial role
When undertaking an exchange student role, you are acting as an ambassador for Charles Darwin University. In this context, you are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic achievement and personal conduct while representing the university and the Northern Territory as an exchange student.
There is also an expectation that you will participate in exchange-related activities during, before and after the exchange program.
Foreign language proficiency
If you wish to study in a university that does not teach in the English language, you will be required to provide evidence of your proficiency in that language.
Application process
To start the application process, you should:
- Complete an application form
- Download the Student Application Form for Exchange (.pdf, 42KB)
- Complete the form with all required attachments/information
- Submit the form within the required deadline:
- 1 April for the following Autumn semester (September - January)
- 1 September for the following Spring semester (January - May).
- Provide academic transcripts
- The exchange co-ordinator will provide the host institution with your academic transcript
- It is your responsibility to provide:
- Academic transcripts from any previous university studies at another institution
- Any medical evidence needed for the application
- Evidence of language proficiency.
- Attach academic referee's report
- You need to have two academic referee's reports completed.
- Develop a study plan
- You are required to undertake studies, which constitute a full time semester load at Charles Darwin University (40 credit points). You need to discuss this with your course advisor and have your enrolment at the host institution determined and approved before you leave Australia. When you have completed your semester(s) away, the host institution will provide CDU with an official academic transcript, which will undergo grade conversion and then be recorded on your CDU academic record.
Assessing your application
Approval is dependent on:
- Your eligibility criteria being met
- Credit transfer being approved by your faculty
- Availability of places at the host institution.
The final decision on acceptance into an exchange program rests with the host university.
Contact us
For more information about the exchange program, contact:
Therese Fitzgerald
International Student Officer
International Office 29.2.16
Phone: 08 8946 6048
Fax: 08 8946 6644
Email: therese.fitzgerald@cdu.edu.au
