Exchange Criteria and Conditions

Eligibility

The ANU Student Exchange Program is open to undergraduate students at the Australian National University who:

Have completed at least 24 units of coursework at ANU prior to application and 48 units prior to departure (Single Degree Students) or
Have completed at least 48 units of coursework at ANU prior to application (Combined Degree Students)
Have a credit average overall
Have at least 24 units/semester or 48 units/year of coursework remaining towards the degree program in which they are currently enrolled
Have received approval from their college and have been nominated by the ANU Exchange Selection Committee

Students transferring to ANU from other institutions must have completed at least one semester at ANU and have the approval of their faculty to participate in the exchange.

The Exchange program is also open to Postgraduate students who have received College or Departmental approval to participate. Please check directly with your College and the Visiting Students Program before applying.

Ideally students should be active members of the ANU community and have a genuine interest in the people and culture of the country in which they are applying to study. If nominated, students are expected to act as ambassadors for ANU and Australia while abroad. International students studying at ANU will not be permitted to return to their home country on an exchange placement.

Nomination by ANU will be based upon the following selection criteria:

academic history and records
personal motivation
involvement in ANU and community activities
number of applications received
number of exchange places available

Duration

Although students are encouraged to apply for a full year exchange placement, one semester placements are equally possible.

Please note that a full year exchange does not need to take place within the same calendar year.

Faculty Specific Exchanges

Some exchanges may be restricted to students enrolled in the Year-in-Asia Specialist Program, the National Institute of the Arts (School of Art and School of Music) or a particular College/School. Exchanges in non-English speaking countries such as Japan, Korea, Chile, China, Colombia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, France, Germany and Italy will normally require fluency in the language.

For all other student exchange enquiries please visit the International Education Office.