Exchange Criteria and Conditions

Eligibility

The ANU Student Exchange Program is open to Undergraduate students by three different entry methods:

• Student must have completed 1 year of full time study (36-48 Units) before applying.
• Students must have a Credit Average (Grade Point Average* 5.00 or above).
• Meet all other entry requirements imposed by the ANU Colleges which administer their program, which may include minimum units completed before application or departure.
 

• Student must have completed 1 year of full time study (36-48 Units) before applying.
• Students must have a Credit Average (Grade Point Average* 5.00 or above).
• Meet all other entry requirements imposed by the ANU College which administer their program, which may include minimum units completed before application or departure.

• Students must have completed 24 units (4 courses) of study in their first semester with a grade of Distinction in every course.
• Meet all other entry requirements imposed by the ANU College which administer their program, which may include minimum units completed before application or departure.
• To maintain a place in the program students must maintain a Credit Average (Grade Point Average* 5.00) or above in their 2nd Semester of full time results at ANU.

“Special Circumstance” cases will not be considered for the Single Degree (High Achievement in first semester of study) means of entry. Single Degree students who do not meet the Single Degree (High Achievement in first semester of study) requirements must apply as a Single Degree (Standard) applicant.

Students transferring to ANU from other institutions should consult with their college office before applying to participate in the exchange program.

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 Student Mobility 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.

College Specific Exchanges

Some exchanges may be restricted to students enrolled in the Year-in-Asia Specialist Program, the 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.

• College of Arts and Social Sciences
• School of Art Exchanges
• College of Business and Economics
• College of Law