How to Apply
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1. Choose Your Destination
The first step is choosing where you want to go.
To find out more:
(Not all options may be currently available. Please consult the Education Abroad Officer for further details).
I only speak English - does this mean I can only go to an English speaking country?
2. Choose Your Subjects
As part of your Exchange program you are expected to do quite a lot of research into your host institution.
All our partner institutions have websites, and almost all have information online about the subjects offered.
How do I know what a full-time study load is at my host institution?
3. Complete Your Application
The form above outlines what you need to complete, and also what documents you need to attach before making your submission to the International Marketing and Recruitment.
Along with your application form, you will also need to submit one of two Study Plan Forms and two Academic Reference Forms.
4. Obtain Course Approval
Once you've got subject information about classes, you need to make an appointment to see your program coordinator for appraisal.
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This form is applicable to all Swinburne students, except those studying Design.
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5. Organise Academic References
Any Swinburne academic can complete the Academic Reference Form as long as they have taught you within your current Swinburne program.
You need to make sure the academic is willing to provide an academic reference and give them plenty of time to complete the form.
Explain your academic reasons for applying for Exchange so they are aware of your plans.
6. Write Your Personal Statement
It is up to you what you include in your personal statement but we recommend you include your motivation for applying for Exchange, your reasons for choosing your host institution/country and what you expect to achieve while on Exchange.
All personal statements are carefully considered so it's important that you take time to put together a well thought out statement that reflects you and your goals.
7. Submit Your Application and Arrange an Interview
Once you hand in your application, Education Abroad Officer reviews your application to ensure all supporting documentation is included.
If your application is incomplete or you do not meet the criteria we will contact you to discuss your application.
Application Deadlines
| Semester 1 |
31 March |
| Semester 2 |
5 October (previous year) |
| Please note that for some institutions, especially those in Japan and the USA, earlier application deadlines apply. Contact Education Abroad Officer for further information. |
I've missed the deadline for applications, what should I do?
The Interview
You will be contacted for an interview after the application closing date.
What happens at the interview?
8. Receiving a Swinburne Offer Letter
After the interview the panel will meet and discuss your application and interview. If we are happy to support your application we contact our partner institutions to make sure they are able to accept your application. Once they have confirmed that they are able to accept your application, we will mail you an official offer letter, a letter of undertaking and the host institution application form not required for Exchange to Swinburne Australia.
All offers are subject to host institution approval.
If the panel does not approve your application we will contact you and explain the reasons behind our decision. You may be invited to apply again for the following semester.
What are my chances of having my exchange application accepted?
9. Accepting your Offer
To accept your Swinburne Sarawak Abroad Program Offer you need to read the information included in your official offer letter and letter of undertaking. You then need to sign the letter of undertaking and return it to Education Abroad Officer.
10. Host Institution Applications
Education Abroad Officer is responsible for sending applications to our partner institutions. Our office is the first point for any correspondence to your host institution until you receive your official host institution offer material.
It can take up to six weeks to receive your official acceptance material from your host institution. Education Abroad Officer requires a copy of all official host institution offer material. If your host institution sends the offer material directly to you, please contact Education Abroad Officer.
Once you receive official host institution offer material it is your responsibility to return any required documentation.
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