Student exchange
Embark on an unforgettable exchange experience. With partnerships spanning over 50 universities across Asia, Europe, and North America, your global adventure starts here!
Study for one or two semesters while continuing to earn credits toward your degree. Best of all, you won’t pay CDU tuition fees—your fees remain with your home university.
To join the program, your university must have an exchange agreement with CDU. Contact your home university for details on how to apply.
No exchange agreement? No problem! You can still study at CDU through our Study abroad program and create your own international learning journey.
Unit selection
Unit selection
To be eligible for a CDU Exchange Program, you will need four (4) study units for a semester, or eight (8) units for the year. You will need to ensure that your selected study units will be approved by your home university for credit transfer.
A full-time load at CDU is 40 credit points per semester. Generally, 40 credit points are equivalent to enrolling in four (4) study units.
Study units available:
Please have a look at our unit catalogue to review the range of units available.
Please note that the 2026 unit will be published on the 1 August 2025.
Equivalency of 40 CDU credit points:
| Location | Credit points |
| USA | Approximately 12-15 Credits |
| Europe | Approximately 30 ECTS |
| Canada | Approximately 15 Credits |
| Japan | Approximately 15 Credits |
| UK | Approximately 60 Credits or 30 ECTS |
*Other regions do not have universal credit point systems. Refer to each host university's website for determining full-time loading at that university.
Key dates
Key dates
| Study period | Nominations close | Applications close |
| 2025 Semester 2 - July - October 2025 | 2 May 2025 | 30 May 2025 |
| 2026 Semester 1 – February – June 2026 | 31 October 2025 | 29 December 2025 |
| Semester 2 – July – October 2026 | 30 April 2026 | 1 May 2026 |
How to apply
- Check eligibility – Your home university must be a CDU partner. Contact them to start the nomination process.
- Nomination and application – Once nominated by your home university, CDU’s Global Engagement Team will guide you through the application.
- Choose your courses – Study from diverse fields, including Engineering, Environmental Science, IT, Health, Business, Law, and more.
- Receive and accept offer – Sign and return your Letter of Offer, along with proof of Overseas Student Health Insurance payment.
- Get your confirmation – CDU will issue a Confirmation of Enrolment, allowing you to apply for your student visa.
Fees
Exchange students will need to pay for:
- Return flights
- Compulsory Overseas Student Health Insurance
- Student visa
- Student Services and Amenities Fees
- Accommodation
- Living expenses
| Expenses | Cost |
| Overseas student health insurance (6 months) | A$1,808 |
| Student visa (base application fee) | A$1600 |
| Student Services and Amenities Fee | A$40.00 per 10 credit points per semester |
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