Deakin University - Handbooks 2006
Discover the world by embarking on a Deakin University Education Abroad
program! Studying abroad can be an enriching, often life-transforming,
experience where learning extends to the world beyond the classroom walls. Through
the Deakin University Education Abroad program you can experience life
in a new cultural environment and gain credit towards your Deakin degree
at the same time.
The reasons to study overseas are as far-reaching as the advantages you will
gain. Education Abroad programs are available to all students and give you
the chance to travel while you study and add a unique experience to your social,
personal and career development.
You can choose from a wide range of Education Abroad programs depending
on your individual needs and goals. Deakin’s Education Abroad Office
has exchange programs which provide you with the opportunity to experience
life in Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, England, Finland,
France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Norway, Spain,
Sweden, Thailand, Taiwan and the USA.
Eligibility
Depending on your area of study and the program you choose, there will be different
eligibility requirements.
To be eligible to participate on a Student Exchange Program, students are expected
to maintain a Credit average or better with no failures on their academic record.
Students also need to have completed at least 8 credit points of their degree
at Deakin University before studying abroad.
Undergraduate students, including international students, are encouraged to
apply for Education Abroad programs which include student exchange, short term
programs, study abroad and work placements. Applications from postgraduate
students are considered on a case by case basis.
Costs
Financing your trip can vary depending on the type and length of program, the
country you are going to, as well as how and where you choose to live. To cover
the cost of the program, the Deakin Travel Grant of $1500 is available to students
participating in a semester or two-semester exchange. You can also apply for
an OS-HELP loan of $2500 or $5000 which is added to your HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP balance.
Students who are accepted into the Exchange Program do not have to pay any
tuition fees as their host institution but simply continue to pay tuition fees
and the general services fee to Deakin University. Students will, however,
be responsible for meeting all other costs associated with their exchange,
including their return airfares, accommodation, meals, travel, personal expenses,
insurance and the $100 administration fee.
Most universities will place students in residences, sometimes in a single
or shared room. Payment for this accommodation is made directly to the host
institution.
In general, students should allow for AUD $1800 per month in Europe or North
America. Japan may be a little more expensive, Thailand less. When applying
for a Student Exchange Program, students will need to demonstrate how they
plan to support themselves financially.
Application
Applicants will be selected by their faculty on the quality of their written
application and their academic record. Application forms are available from
the Education Abroad Office or the website.
Application closing dates:
Further information
Further information is available at www.deakin.edu.au/international (Note:
link will open in new window), email intlink@deakin.edu.au,
or on campus at:
Education Abroad Office
Building H2.1.20
Melbourne Campus at Burwood
Telephone 03 9244 9689
Fax 03 9251 7754
