Global learning program eligibility

Semester exchange eligibility

These eligibility requirements are for entry into the Adelaide University semester or year-long exchange program only.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee an offer, or final acceptance, for a particular university. Some partner universities may have additional or higher eligibility requirements – you can find this information in MyGlobal. Your Adelaide University College may also have specific requirements.

Please check the eligibility requirements carefully to make sure you meet the criteria to undertake a semester or year-long exchange program. If you would like to discuss your eligibility, please contact the Global Learning team.

For details on semester exchange programs please visit the Semester exchange webpage.

To be eligible for student exchange, you must: 

be at least 18 years old at the point of submitting a formal application.

be active in an award program at Adelaide University that you intend to gain credit towards overseas.

have a minimum cumulative program Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 or above.
not have more than 12 months of absence from Adelaide University prior to commencing your exchange program.

Students are not eligible to undertake exchange at different host universities in consecutive semesters. If you participated in the Outbound Exchange Program in the semester immediately prior to applying, your application for back-to-back exchange will not be considered. 

You must be deemed eligible to receive a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 24 Adelaide University units of credit for the courses you’re studying overseas to count towards your Adelaide University degree (for each semester exchange).  Formal course mapping and approval will take place after an exchange offer is issued.

You must have successfully completed:  

at least 18 AU units of study in the degree you intend to undertake overseas at the time of application assessment.
At least 36 AU units of your degree at the time of departure.

To be eligible to apply, you must meet one of the following requirements:

Have successfully completed at least 18 AU units within your current postgraduate degree at the time your application is assessed, or
Have completed a previous degree at Adelaide University within 12 months prior to submitting your application.

If you are applying based on completion of a previous Adelaide University degree, you must be admitted into your postgraduate degree before an exchange offer can be issued.

Short-term program eligibility

Eligibility requirements for short-term programs will be detailed on the specific program’s page in MyGlobal. Before applying, please read through the information carefully to make sure you meet the general criteria to participate.  

Each specific host partner and/or program may have additional entry requirements. Your Adelaide University College may also have specific requirements. For more information please visit the Short-term programs webpage.

Other considerations

International students

International students generally enjoy the same opportunities as domestic Australian students when it comes to global learning experiences. You can apply to go on exchange or an approved short-term program and standard selection criteria will apply to you.

If you’re an international student studying an Adelaide University degree, there are several factors you’ll need to consider before you apply for a global learning program. Visit the Global learning applicant support webpage for more information.

OS-HELP

Eligibility for exchange is not the same as eligibility for OS-HELP. If you intend to take out an OS-HELP loan to support your overseas program, you must ensure you meet the OS-HELP eligibility criteria in addition any program eligibility criteria. Students are no required to obtain an OS-HELP loan to participate in a Global Learning experience.

Check the Global learning costs and funding webpage for details.

Your Adelaide University commitments

Make sure you consider how your chosen overseas program dates fit with the Adelaide University academic calendar. Where applicable, you’ll need to make sure it doesn’t overlap with any important requirements related to your studies back home.

Please note that for all student travel there will be requirements under the Adelaide University Travel Policy that must be met.