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Costs and financial aid

My course Study abroad - Outbound Costs and financial aid

Study abroad - Outbound

    Overview Programs and partners Costs and financial aid Information for parents Apply for an exchange semester

There are costs associated with studying overseas but you may be eligible for a scholarships and assistance available from the government and Flinders University to help fund your international experience.

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Costs

There are a number of costs associated with studying overseas. Creating a preliminary budget before embarking on your international experience will ensure you can afford and get the most out of your time overseas.

Tuition fees

Student exchange

  • As a student exchange participant you will continue paying your tuition fees at Flinders University while you're on exchange and will not have to pay tuition fees at your exchange university.

Study abroad

  • Students undertaking studies at a university that does not have an exchange agreement with Flinders University will pay tuition fees directly to their host university.

Short-term program

  • Tuition fees are typically included in the overall program cost of many short-term opportunities.
Living costs

This varies greatly depending on your destination, the duration of your exchange and any additional travel you may undertake while overseas.

Many universities will ask you to show a proof of funds demonstrating that you have enough money to sustain yourself while on exchange. For example, if you apply to go on exchange in the USA, the host university will ask you to produce a letter from your bank which shows that you or your parents have a certain amount (generally anywhere between $4000-$10000) available for your expenses overseas.

You will need to submit a financial plan which is included in your student exchange application form. Most students budget around AU$8,000-$10,000 for a semester. You can view a sample financial budget.

Research living costs in the country you'd like to visit. Numbeo is a useful website for comparing the cost of living in different cities and countries.

Costs to consider will include:

  • accommodation
  • food
  • additional travel costs if you plan on travelling on weekends/in study breaks etc
  • books and stationery
  • health and travel insurance
  • personal expenses

Make sure that you're familiar with exchange rates when you're calculating living costs. 

You may also like to view the returned student reports from past exchange participants which detail their monthly expenses.

Visas

Student visa costs will vary based on the country they are travelling to. Students travelling to the US should note they are required to travel domestically to a US Embassy (Located in Melbourne, Sydney or Perth) to acquire a US Student Visa and will need to pay the associated costs of acquiring a US Student visa.

NOTE: Visas are not the responsibility of Flinders University.

Can I still receive Centrelink payments?

If you're already receiving Austudy or Youth Allowance, you can still receive your payments while you're on exchange.

Once you've been accepted into the exchange program and been formally accepted by your host university, we'll provide you with a confirmation letter for Centrelink that states that:

  • you are still enrolled full-time at Flinders University
  • you'll be completing a full-time study load overseas
  • your studies will be credited towards your home course
  • we approve your overseas study.

You must be enrolled full-time through FLO to keep receiving Centrelink payments.

Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships and financial assistance available from the government and Flinders University to help fund your international experience.
 

Country specific scholarships

Available to students travelling to:

Country Scholarship Funding Availability More information
Germany

DAAD Scholarship for European University Viadrina

360 Euro per month

S2 2020

DAAD Scholarship recipients are not eligible to receive any other scholarships at the same time.

No separate application required provided students apply for S2 2020 exchange program by 30 November. 

 USA

Northern Arizona University Scholarship

 US$700

S2 2020  

No separate application required provided students apply for S2 2020 exchange program by 30 November.

Japan and Hong Kong

IRU - New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant

2 x up to $7000 grants+2 x $1500 language grant - (subject to availability)

S1 2020  

Available to 2 x eligible Flinders student going on exchange to Japan or Hong Kong exchange partners

No separate application required provided students apply for S1 2020 exchange program by 31 July 2019.

France

International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)

5 x up to $5000 grants available to eligible Science and Engineering (S&E) students

S1 2020 and S2 2020

Available to 5 x eligible S&E Flinders student going on exchange to selected French exchange partners

No separate application required provided students apply for S1 2020 exchange program by 31 July 2019 and S2 2020 exchange program by 30 November.

 

Japan and Hong Kong

Endeavour Leadership Program Cheung Kong Exchange (ELPCKE)

2 x up to $5000 grants available

S2 2020

Available to 2 x eligible Flinders student going on exchange to Japan or Hong Kong exchange partners

No separate application required provided students apply for S2 2020 exchange program by 30 November.

 Sweden

 International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)

4 x up to $5000 grants available

S1 2020 and S2 2020

Available to 4 x eligible Flinders student going on exchange to Sweden with an exchange partners.

No separate application required provided students apply for S1 2020 exchange program by 31 July 2019 and S2 2020 exchange program by 30 November.

United Kingdom

International Student Exchange Program (ISEP)

1 x up to $5000 grants available

S2 2020

Available to 1 x eligible Flinders student going on exchange to the United Kingdom with an exchange partner.

No separate application required provided students apply for S2 2020 exchange program by 30 November.

Matthew Flinders Statue Scholarship 1 x $5,000 grant available S2 2020

Available to 1 x eligible Flinders student going on exchange to the United Kingdom with an exchange partner.

No separate application required provided students apply for S2 2020 exchange program by 30 November.

New Colombo Plan (NCP) funded opportunities

The New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant

The NCP Mobility Grant program provides opportunities for Australian undergraduate students to undertake semester-based study, short-term programs, study tours and internships in participating Indo-Pacific locations. 

Further information and scholarship rules.

 

Programs and partners Country City Study area Availability Details Course / topic listing
Environmental Study Tour on the Tibetan Plateau 2020 China Xining Environmental Science 2021 (TBC)
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Across the Pacific Fiji Suva Biology 2021 (TBC) Contact Michael Schwarz
Conservation and Land Management in Fiji  Fiji Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Science Communication and IT 2021 (TBC) Contact Michael Schwarz
Flinders Department of Screen and Media and HKAPA Film and Television Documentary Co-production: Portraits of the Heart  Hong Kong, Taiwan Film and media 2021 (TBC) Contact Nicholas Godfrey Screen topic or HASS3000
Development of Indian physical education and sport programs India Sport, Health, Physical Education 2021 (TBC) Contact Deb Agnew
Engineering Internships in Singapore Singapore Engineering, Biomedical Sept-2021 (TBC) Contact David Hobbs ENGR3710
Environmental and Cultural Exchange with Malaysia Malaysia Environmental Science 2021 (TBC) Contact Sophie Leterme
Occupational Therapy Clinical Placements in Manipal, India India Manipal Occupational Therapy Limited Contact Ali Dymott
Forensic Research Focussed Student Mobility in Malaysia - Honours Project Semester Internship Malaysia Forensic Science 2021 (TBC) Contact Paul Kirkbride
The Kullu-Spiti Crossroads Field Program  India New Delhi Archeology, Humanities 2021 (TBC) Contact Ania Kotarba-Morley
Public Health and Community Nutrition in Indonesia Indonesia Nutrition and Dietetics Limited Contact Kacie Dickinson NUTD9145 or NUTD4106 or NUTD3110
Linking Indonesian and Australian cultures: professional and indigenous    Indonesia Humanities 2021 (TBC) Contact Priyambudi Sulistiyanto HASS3000
Engaging with Okinawa: Independent Project in the Creative Arts Japan Naha, Okinawa Arts & Humanities 2021 (TBC)
Study of Aquaculture in China (Research) China Tibetan Plateau Aquaculture June - July 2021 BIOL7732 (13.5 units)
Investigating the History, Culture, Politics, and Science and Technology Capability of Malaysia Malaysia Kuala Lumpur   Science and Engineering, Archaeology  July 2021 (TBC) Contact Michael Brunger
Science & Innovation Malaysian Style Malaysia Kuala Lumpur   Science, History, Archeology 2021 (TBC) Contact Michael Brunger
International school placements for pre-service teachers  Malaysia, Vanuatu or Fiji Education 2021 (TBC) Contact Jackie Thomson EDUC3641 or EDUC3642
Discover the Maldives: A cultural and Educational Experience Maldives All 2nd & 3rd S&E students with elective space in study plan 2021 (TBC)
Discovering and Preserving Mongolian Cultural Heritage: A Multi-disciplinary Field School Opportunity in Northern Mongolia Mongolia Archaeology, Tourism and Creative Arts 2021 (TBC)
Developing capacity to work in inter-disciplinary teams to support the holistic development of children and young people in Nepal  Nepal Education, Disability Education, Social Work, Health, Nursing 2021 (TBC) Contact Kerry Bissaker
Understanding New Caledonia: New Perspectives and Traditions New Caledonia Language 2021 (TBC)
Tropical Ecology, Marine Sampling Methods and Palaun Culture Palau Environmental Science 2021 (TBC) Contact Charlie Huveneers
Community-based feeding and education program for malnourished children and their mothers in the Philippines Philippines Tacloban Nutrition and Dietetics 2021 (TBC) Contact Louisa Matwiejczyk NUTD9145 or NUTD4106 or NUTD3110
Skills Exchange Practicum for Disability and Developmental Education students TBC Disability Education 2021 (TBC)
Allied Health Placement: Rachawadee and Autism Centres for Children with a Disability Thailand Nonthaburi Allied Health/Audiology Sept-2021 (TBC) Contact Lilienne Coles
Australia's pivot to the Pacific: developing trust and professional networks in Vanuatu Vanuatu Business 2021 (TBC) Contact Maryanne Kelton
Hanoi Adelaide Teaching and Curriculum Graduate Teacher Mobility Program  Vietnam Hanoi Education Apr-2021 (TBC)
Improving Nursing and Midwifery Clinical knowledge, Skills and Cultural Understandings Through Overseas Hospital and Community Experiences. Vietnam Can Tho Nursing and Midwifery High 3rd year midwifery and nursing students
2019 scholarship projects
Project title Country Availability Study area
Flinders Department of Screen and Media and HKAPA Film and Television Documentary Co-production:Portraits of the Heart China Jan 2019 Humanities and Creative Arts
Human Rights in China: Legal, Business and International Relations Perspectives China Jan-Feb 2019 Law
People, indigenous societies, and professions in Indonesia Indonesia Jan-Feb 2019
International Relations and Law
Frontier Science, Science Policy, Technology and Innovation in Malaysia Malaysia Jan-Feb 2019
Science, Engineering, Mathematical Science
IRU Malaysian Internship and Study Tour 2019 Malaysia Jan-Feb 2019 All disciplines
Community based feeding program and education program for malnourished preschool children and their mothers Phillipines Feb or April 2019 Human Nutrition, Nutrition and Dietetics
East Asian Film Industry Engagement Program China March-April 2019
Disability, Education and Social Work
Building Ecotourism and Conservation Resources in Fiji Fiji April 2019 Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Science Communication and IT
Collaboration, Skills Exchange and Capacity Building for Health, Education and Disability Services in Myanmar Myanmar April 2019 (mid-semester break)
Disability, Education and Social Work
Engineers Without Borders: Nepal Humanitarian Design Summit Nepal or Cambodia
June 2019 Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Improving nursing and midwifery clinical knowledge, skills and cultural understandings through overseas hospital and community experiences Indonesia June-July 2019 Nursing and Midwifery
Environmental investigation and cultural experience in a coastal city in South China China June-July 2019 Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Science & Engineering
Semester Study plus Internship in Malaysia for Flinders Business students Malaysia July-Dec 2019 Business
Skills Exchange Practicum for Disability and Developmental Education students in Bali, Indonesia Bali/Indonesia July 2019 Disability, Education and Social Work
Developing capacity to work in inter-disciplinary teams to support the holistic development of children and young people in Nepal Nepal Mid Nov - Mid Dec 2019 Education, Social Work, Developmental Disability and Nursing
Happiness: An Australian and Indonesian collaborative creative arts project Indonesia June-July 2019 Humanities and Creative Arts
Building cross-cultural communication and research skills in Timor-Leste Dili Timor-Leste (East Timor) July 2019 Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Discovering and Preserving Mongolian Cultural Heritage: A Multi-disciplinary Field School Opportunity in Northern Mongolia Mongolia July 2019 Archaeology
Investigating the history, culture, politics, and science and technology capability of Malaysia Malaysia July 2019 Science and Engineering, Archaeology 
Engineering placements with Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore (20 week placement) Singapore Sept 2019 Engineering (ENGR3710)
Discover the Maldives Study Tour Maldives Nov 2019 All 2nd & 3rd S&E students with elective space in study plan
Linking Indonesian and Australian Cultures: Professional and Indigenous Indonesia Nov 2019 HASS and BGL
2018 scholarship projects
Available from Semester 1, 2018
Project title Country Availability Study area
Increasing Nurses’ Understandings about Chinese Culture and Complementary Therapies China Sept-Oct 2018 Nursing and Midwifery
Skills Exchange Practicum for Disability and Developmental Education students in Bali Indonesia Nov 2018 Disability Studies
Community Nutrition Elective in Indonesia – Anaemia, malnutrition and iodine deficiency disorders. Indonesia Feb-Dec 2018 Nutrition and Dietetics
Happiness: An Australian and Indonesian collaborative creative arts project Indonesia June-July 2018 Humanities and Creative Arts
Improving Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Knowledge, Skills and Cultural Understandings through overseas clinical placements Indonesia Jul-Nov 2018 Nursing and Midwifery
Investigating the history, culture, politics and science and technology capabilities of Malaysia Malaysia Jan-Feb 2018 Chemical and Physical Sciences
Science, Science Policy, Technology and Innovation in Malaysia Malaysia Jan-Feb 2018 Chemical and Physical Sciences
Forensic research focused student mobility in Malaysia Malaysia Jan-Jun or Jul-Nov 2018 Chemical and Physical Sciences
International Professional Experience Placement Malaysia May-June 2018 Education
Collaboration, Skills Exchange and Capacity Building for Disability and Developmental Education and  Disability Services in Myanmar Myanmar Jul 2018 Disability Studies
Understanding New Caledonia: New perspectives and traditions New Caledonia Nov-Dec 2018 Humanities and Creative Arts
Experience of a community based feeding program and education program for malnourished preschool children and their mothers Philippines Mar-Dec 2018 Nutrition and Dietetics
Allied Health Placement: Rachawadee Centres for Children with a Disability, Thailand Thailand Sept-Oct 2018 Speech Pathology
 
Available from semester 2, 2018
Project title Country Availability Study area
Short Term Disability Focussed Practicum Placement Brunei Sept-Oct 2018 Disability Studies
Blue environment Sensing, Output and Processing in Shandong Province China Jul-Dec 2018 Biological Sciences
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Health Across the Pacific Fiji Jul 2018 Biology
Development of Indian Students in Sports Activities India Nov 2018 Sport, Health & Physical Activity
Discover the Maldives: A Cultural and Educational Experience Maldives Nov 2018 Biological Sciences
Engineers Without Borders: Nepal Humanitarian Design Summit Nepal Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Engineers Without Borders: Nepal Humanitarian Design Summit Nepal Dec 2018 - Feb 2019 Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Aquaculture Genetics Applied in the Asia Pacific Philippines TBC Biological Sciences
Aquaculture Honours-A Development Experience Philippines TBC Biological Sciences
Engineering Internships with Nanyang Polytechnic Singapore Sept 2018 - Jan 2019 Science, Engineering, Health Sciences, CSEM Honours
Creating infrastructure and the sharing of game skills:Developing lifelong engagement with sport and physical activity through Australian Football Vanuatu July 2018 & Oct-Nov 2018 Sport, Health & Physical Activity
Short Term Mobility Program (STMP) scholarship

The STMP scholarship provides opportunities for Australian undergraduate and postgraduate students to undertake short term programs in participating countries. 

 

Project title Country Availability Study area  
Tel Dor: A Mediterranean Maritime Archaeology Field School Israel Jun-Jul 2018 Archaeology

Contact for more info

Sport for Development: Football, Fitness and Numeracy United Kingdom Jan-Feb 2018 Education Contact for more info
Optometry Clinical Placement at State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry United States of America Jul-Aug-Sept 2018 Optometry Contact for more info
Washington Internship Program United States of America Jan to May 2018 International Studies Contact for more info
Asia postgraduate scholarship program

The scholarship program provides opportunities for Australian postgraduate students to undertake semester-based study, short-term programs, study tours and internships in participating Asian countries. 

 

Project title Country Availability Study area  
Occupational Therapy Clinical Placements in Manipal, India India Jul-Sept 2018  Occupational Therapy Contact for more info
Nepal Optometry Clinical Placement-Rotary Australia World Community Service Nepal Feb-Mar 2018 Optometry Contact for more info
Experience of a community based feeding and education program for malnourished preschool children and their mothers II. Philippines Jan-Dec 2018 Nutrition More info
RA Simpson International scholarship

The RA Simpson International scholarship was established to assist students to undertake part of their course of study overseas. Subject to the availability of funding, one or more scholarships valued at either $1,000 (for semester) or $500 (for short term) will be awarded in each semester.

Learn more about RA Simpson International scholarship

Flinders University International Travel scholarship

The Flinders University International Travel scholarship was established to assist students to enhance their Flinders University studies by providing an international perspective. Subject to the availability of funding, one or more grants valued at either $500 (short term) or $1,000 (for semester) will be awarded in each year.

Learn more about Flinders University International Travel scholarship

Government assistance

The Australian Governments OS-HELP loans allowing eligible students to recieve funding to assist with the costs of their travel/study expenses.

OS-HELP loans are then repaid with your accumulated HELP debt (including HECS) after your graduation from Flinders University.

For more information regarding eligibility and how to apply, click the OS-Help link provided

OS-HELP loan

Need help?

Submit an Ask Flinders request to the finance & scholarships team.

Need help?

If you require further information or assistance with your application for outbound student exchange or short-term study abroad programs, please don't hesitate to contact our support team.

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