Monash Exchange and Study Abroad Program

A student enrolled in a Monash University course can attend an overseas university as an Exchange or Study Abroad student and receive credit towards their Monash degree. They can also study at an overseas campus of Monash University as an Intercampus Exchange student

Exchange Program

Monash University has exchange partnerships with more than 120 universities in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North and South America and Africa. If there is an exchange agreement between Monash University and the host university then students pay tuition fees at Monash University. Both local and international students are eligible to spend up to two semesters on exchange.

Study Abroad

If Monash University does not have an exchange partnership with an overseas university students can apply to enrol as a study abroad student. Study abroad students are required to pay tuition fees (single unit fees) at the host overseas institution. Students are eligible to apply for a grant through the Monash Abroad office.

Intercampus Exchange

Monash students have the opportunity to study part of their degree at an overseas campus of Monash University. Selected science units are offered at both the Sunway campus in Malaysia and the South Africa campus.

Eligibility for Study Abroad and Exchange Programs for Science students

To be eligible for a study abroad or exchange program you must have:

completed at least 48 credit points of your course at Monash.
a credit average (60%) or above in the results so far in your current course.
be able to study a full time load which can be approved for credit towards your current course according to course requirements.

Please note:

Students enrolled in a pass degree or the Bachelor of Science component of a double degree will only be permitted to complete a maximum of 12 points of level three unit equivalents in the area of specialisation at another institution.
Study at another institution will normally not be approved for any of the Science honours courses or the honours component of four-year Science programs.

Monash Abroad Contact Details

Monash Abroad, International Centre, Building 73, Monash Centre, Ph: 61 3 9905 8162 or via their website.

Monash abroad hold regular information sessions which students are strongly advised to attend prior to proceeding with their application.

Steps for applying for an Exchange or Study Abroad Program
Step 1	Attend a Monash Abroad information session.
Step2	Determine which Overseas University or Monash Overseas Campus you wish to attend and which year and semester/s you wish to study overseas. In the case of another institution, you also need to determine whether Monash has an exchange partnership with the institution. This will determine whether you can apply as an exchange or study abroad student: Obtain the relevant Monash Abroad application form for either exchange/study abroad or intercampus exchange from Monash Abroad.
Step 3	Once the overseas university or Monash campus has been decided, you will need to choose the units you wish to study for a full time load overseas that will count towards your degree at Monash. At this point in time, before you proceed any further, you should make an appointment with the Science Exchange Adviser to discuss your intended study plan and how to go about getting it approved.
Step4	The Science Exchange Adviser will prepare a course map for you and advise on appropriate units which could be studied overseas to ensure you are enrolled in a full time load and will receive credit for your overseas study. If relevant units from your proposed overseas institution or Monash campus have not already been assessed for credit, the Exchange Adviser will advise you on how to submit them for assessment to the relevant school or department. If required, you will need to provide a detailed unit outline for each potential overseas unit, including syllabus, contact hours and type, assessment, textbooks and credit points.
Step 5	Once the School or Department has assessed and approved your units, you MUST contact the Faculty of Science office again to seek final approval for your proposed study plan. If you are enrolled into a double degree program you must seek approval from both faculties.
Step 6	Once approved by the relevant faculty (s) you then need complete the rest of your Application form (financial plan, referees etc.) take it to Monash Abroad for further processing by the appropriate deadline for either exchange/study abroad or intercampus exchange.