Semester and year-long programs
Learn how to study overseas for a semester – or even an entire year.
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1. Plan your overseas study
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.
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2. Complete your application
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.
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3. Get University of Melbourne approval
After you've submitted your application, the University of Melbourne will assess it for approval. If approved, you’ll be accepted into the Exchange program.
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4. Complete your overseas study plan
You’ve received your nomination outcome. It’s time to complete and submit your overseas study plan for approval.
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5. Apply to your host institution
Now it's time to start your host university application.
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6. Get ready
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.
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7. When you arrive
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.
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8. While overseas
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.
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9. Complete the final steps
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.
Application dates
Applications for Semester 1 2025 Exchange open on Monday 18 March 2024 and will close on Monday 1 July 2024.
Explore the University's other overseas study programs.
Withdrawing from overseas study
If at any time your intentions should change regarding your overseas study application, please contact us via ask.unimelb.
For further information, see Withdrawing from overseas study.
Connect with Global Learning
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