Applying for an exchange semester is a 2 part process.
The first step is to apply online to the Flinders exchange program. If your application is successful you will be invited to submit an application to one of your nominated host institutions.
Semester one:
31 July of the previous year
Semester two:
30 November of previous year
Do you meet all the requirements?
As a full time undergraduate student, an applicant should at the time of application:
As a full time postgraduate student, an applicant should at the time of application:
Languages
Second semester of second year, or third year. French Language students are encouraged to apply for an overseas short term program, prior to applying for a semester exchange program with French partners.
Letters, Social Work and Speech Pathology
Exchange is not possible in this degree.
Law
Law core topics are not eligible to take overseas. Third year onwards.
Undergraduate Education degrees
Students may be permitted to undertake an exchange semester by taking approved topics at an overseas institution in their second year of study. Topics can only be credited in place of the topics identified for their major, minor, elective or specialisation* rather than core EDUC topics. Major, minor, elective and specialisation options differ between undergraduate degrees.
Exchanges can also be taken to undertake third year placements at an overseas institution during second semester of third year. Accreditation requires these placements to be at sites teaching the Australian National Curriculum.
Master of Teaching (all streams)
The exchange is not possible due to accreditation and teachers registration requirements.
Nutrition
Second semester of second year (strict study plan).
Nursing/Midwifery
No semester exchange available. Please contact Donelle Arthur, Course Coordinator, Bachelor of Nursing for advice and for details of overseas clinical placement options.
Psychology and Behavioural Science
Second year or first semester of third year.
Creative Arts - Dual Award and VET entry
Exchange may be possible in the second semester of the second year or the first semester of 3rd year. Carefully read the eligibility criteria for the OS Help Loan - must be a Commonwealth supported student and completed 36 units of study undertaken in Australia towards the course of study, as a Commonwealth supported student.
Higher Education Diploma
Exchange is not possible within this Diploma. If continuing into Bachelor program, exchange maybe possible.
Medical Science
Exchange may be possible in the third year when option topics are available.
Start Your Application
Applications for the Exchange Program is now managed through CareerHub.
Use the button below to start your exchange program application.
Step-by-step Application Guide
Attend to one of our Information Sessions to learn more about the overseas study options and general tips on how to start your search in where to go for your exchange. We also recommend to check your study plan for flexibility (electives make it easier!).
Through the exchange workflow, you will check your eligibility, prepare your credit approval, and apply to the Global Experience team to complete a semester or full academic year overseas.
If your Flinders exchange application is successful, we will nominate you as an exchange student to one of your preferred host universities. You will then be contacted by the overseas institution to apply to your exchange application to your host.
Once your are accepted by your Host University, all exchange students will attend a mandatory Pre-Departure session and complete training via Career Hub. Once you complete all predeparture requirements you can apply for financial assistance and student travel insurance.
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