Learning Abroad and Student Exchange

Expand your story overseas!

Broaden your community, career and study on an Exchange or Short Program. Here you can find opportunities for UNSW students to study overseas either virtually or face to face.

If you are a student of an overseas / partner institution, see Exchange to UNSW

In these pages you can find out more about student exchange and global education opportunities

Where you can go

Choose from over 300 partner institutions around the world

From China to Japan to the Unites States, you can choose from a wide range of courses at over 300 partner institutions. Many of our partners also teach their courses in English so you aren't limited to studying in English speaking countries. UNSW is dedicated to providing a range of overseas study experiences and placements through prestigious networks such as Universitas 21, PLuS Alliance, APRU and the Global E3. Search our Partners to see where you can study.

What you can do

Exchange programs, short courses, internships, virtual experiences...

Outlined below are the learning abroad programs we offer. While borders remain closed, why not consider a virtual international experience? They offer great ways to develop your career ready skills and global connections. You can also start thinking about what you might like to do once travel resumes. Who knows you could do a virtual internship or short course now and an Exchange later on.

Student exchange

For undergraduate, honours and postgrad coursework students to study overseas at a partner university and gain credit towards their UNSW degree, whilst living and travelling in a new country. Some virtual opportuniites available.