Semester Exchange

Steps to apply for the Semester Exchange Program:

Review and understand the Semester Exchange Program process.
Complete the Sydney Abroad: Make the World Your Campus Canvas module before you submit your application. Once you have completed the module, you will receive a digital completion badge/credential. You will be prompted to upload evidence of your digital completion badge/credential in the application.
Attend a Sydney Abroad information session.
Review your University of Sydney course requirements in the Course Handbook and seek degree planning advice if necessary.
Explore partner universities to identify those that align best with your course.
Watch the mandatory application workshop recording in full (recording will be available in May 2026).
Attend an application Q&A session.
Open, and then complete your S1, 2027 Exchange Application by the specified deadlines. Late applications cannot be considered.

If you submit an application questionnaire and later realise you've made a mistake or need to make changes, do not withdraw your application. Instead, contact sydney.abroad@sydney.edu.au to have the relevant questionnaire(s) reinstated. No changes will be possible after the final submission deadline.

Shortly after the application deadline, Sydney Abroad will host a mandatory webinar to guide all applicants through the next steps required to participate in the exchange program. There are also three additional application tasks to be completed after the deadline - submission of the statement of purpose video, a quiz to test your understanding of the mandatory webinar and a host university unit preference activity. Failure to complete these application tasks will result in the withdrawal of your application.

Upcoming Application Deadlines:

Semester 1, 2027 Exchange Program - Applications opened on 25 March 2026.

Deadline of 1 June 2026 to open your application. Applications cannot be initiated after this time.
Deadline of 30 June 2026 to complete your application.

Semester 2, 2027 Exchange Program - Applications will open September 2026.

Deadline of 1 November 2026 to open your application. Applications cannot be initiated after this time.
Deadline of 30 November 2026 to submit your application.

Eligibility
To be eligible for the Semester Exchange Program, at the time of the application deadline, you need:

a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 50
to have successfully completed at least 24 credit points of study at the University of Sydney
18-24 credit points reserved for exchange (ideally Table A/S electives)
to be meeting your academic progress requirements.

Help and advice

Attend an info session or watch the application workshop.
Contact Sydney Abroad at sydney.abroad@sydney.edu.au.

Further information: