Semester and year-long programs

While studying overseas is a great experience, it's important to ensure your studies will fit into your degree so that you can complete your degree requirements and graduate. You will need to carefully consider which host institution has the right subjects for your overall study experience.

You've made the decision to study overseas - it's time to make it official and formally apply. There are a few parts to the application process, which we've outlined below to make it easier.

After you've submitted your application, the University of Melbourne will assess it for approval. If approved, you’ll be accepted into the Global Semester program.

You’ve received your destination outcome email. It’s time to complete and submit your overseas study plan for approval.

Now it's time to start your host university application.

You’re almost there! Now it’s time to get planning for the trip itself. Our to-do list below outlines a bunch of important tasks you need to complete before you travel.

Welcome to your host destination and institution! Before you start making new lifelong friends and exploring, there are a couple of quick admin tasks to complete.

You've made it overseas. Congratulations! Now that you’re enrolled at your host institution and settled in, we won’t take up much of your time, there are just a couple of things you’ll need to keep on top of.

We hope you had an unforgettable experience and have made many lifelong friends. Now it’s time to ensure your stay at your host institution is complete and any relevant credit points are transferred back to your University of Melbourne degree.