Semester and year-long exchange programs
Going on a semester or year-long exchange is a great way to experience other cultures and add a unique edge to your Curtin degree.
You’ll remain enrolled at Curtin for the duration of your exchange studies and you’ll also be enrolled in the host university overseas. You will pay tuition to Curtin and do not pay fees to the host university.
Destinations available
With over 120 international partner institutions and campuses in 30 countries, there’s a destination for you!
When selecting a destination and host partner, remember that you need to obtain credit for your study, so sometimes the course you are studying may direct you to your destination.
Don’t be afraid to study in a non-English speaking culture. Most of our partner universities offer classes taught in English where you will meet lots of people from across the globe who also don’t speak the local language. If you are keen to learn a new language, some universities offer introductory language lessons.
Staying open-minded and adventurous is the key!
Legend
Green = There is a high likelihood that if you apply, a placement will be available
Orange = There is a reasonable likelihood that if you apply, a placement will be available.
Red = There is limited availability at this partner and a chance there may not be a placement available.
Blue = We recommend only Japanese language students study at these partners
Curtin Campuses
| UNIVERSITY | CITY | STUDY AREAS AT HOST | FACT SHEET | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUBAI | ||||
 | Curtin Dubai | Dubai | University-wide | |
| MALAYSIA | ||||
| Curtin Malaysia | Miri | University-wide | |
| MAURITIUS | ||||
| Curtin Mauritius | Telfair | University-wide | |
| SINGAPORE | ||||
| Curtin Singapore | Singapore | University-wide |
Africa
| UNIVERSITY | CITY | STUDY AREAS AT HOST | FACT SHEET | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH AFRICA | ||||
| University of The Witwatersrand | Johannesburg | University-wide |
Asia
Europe
Americas
Check if you’re eligible for exchange
Consider going on exchange early in your degree as this generally provides the most flexibility and more opportunities.
Undergraduate students
You can apply for a semester exchange program in your first semester of your first year of study.
To commence a semester exchange placement, you must be at least in your first semester of your second year (this can be negotiated if you wish to study at another Curtin campus).
To apply for a semester exchange program you must be able to meet the following requirements upon assessment of your application:
- be enrolled in at least 100 credits;
- be admitted in a coursework degree at a Curtin campus* (you can apply while on an approved Leave of Absence, but must be enrolled prior to departure);
- have a course weighted average (CWA) of 60 or above in your current course of study (some partner universities may require a higher CWA);
- have an academic status of ‘Good Standing’ with no academic misconduct (where a student’s academic status is changed to Conditional Status or deemed to be unsatisfactory in the academic period immediately prior to departure, participation will be subject to approval in consultation with the relevant course coordinator. Any expense incurred due to cancellation will be met by the student);
- be able to maintain full-time enrolment and attendance at the partner university;
- have completed an approved Study Plan Proposal form;
- agree to abide by the semester exchange program Conditions of Participation;
- be at least 18 years of age by the official start date of the exchange program at the host institution.
If you don’t meet the eligibility requirements, you may have your application assessed on a case-by-case basis based on circumstance and merit. Additional documentation, including an Academic Reference may be requested to support your application.
Eligibility criteria for the OS Help Loan requires you to have completed at least 200 credits in your course of study before you depart and at least 25 credits remaining on your Study Plan to complete post exchange.
* If you are enrolled at an international Curtin campus, please enquire with the International Office on your campus about available global opportunities.
Postgraduate students
You can apply for a semester exchange program in your first semester of your first year of study.
To commence a semester exchange placement, you must be at least in your first semester of your second year (this can be negotiated if you have a Curtin undergraduate degree).
To apply for a semester exchange program, you must be able to meet the following requirements upon assessment of your application:
- be enrolled in at least 75 credits (this can be negotiated if you have a Curtin undergraduate degree);
- be admitted in a coursework degree at a Curtin campus* that has a minimum of 300 credits (you can apply while on an approved Leave of Absence, but must be enrolled prior to departure);
- have a course weighted average (CWA) of 60 or above in your current course of study (note some partner universities may require a higher CWA);
- have an academic status of ‘Good Standing’ with no academic misconduct (where a student’s academic status is changed to Conditional Status or deemed to be unsatisfactory in the academic period immediately prior to departure, participation will be subject to approval in consultation with the relevant course coordinator. Any expense incurred due to cancellation will be met by the student);
- be able to maintain full-time enrolment and attendance at the partner university;
- have completed an approved Study Plan Proposal form;
- agree to abide by the Conditions of Participation of the semester exchange program;
- be 18 years of age by the official start date of the exchange program at the host institution.
If you don’t meet the eligibility requirements, you may have your application assessed on a case-by case basis based on circumstance and merit. Additional documentation, including an Academic Reference may be requested to support your application.
* If you are enrolled at an international Curtin campus, please enquire with the International Office on your campus about available global opportunities.
Additional requirements for international students
While you are participating in the semester exchange program you are required to continue to meet your Australian student visa conditions.
Ineligible students
The following students are not eligible to apply for the semester exchange program:
- Australia Award Students (AAS)
- Open University Australia enrolled students (OUA)
- Students admitted in non-degree programs
- Students admitted in a Curtin Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Postgraduate Course of 200 credits or less (unless applying to study at another Curtin campus)
Sponsored students must seek approval from Curtin Abroad prior to applying for exchange.
Apply for student exchange
Follow our easy steps to be on your way to your international experience!