Study or internship abroad International Relations

Considerations Why go abroad? New way of studying Academic profile Improving language skills Work experience International network New friends Personal development International experience Qualifications important for your future career Where would you like to go? Special interests Language qualifications Economy Conditions for studying

Possibilities: SDU – exchange places - Erasmus+ - Nordplus - Overseas BA – level: Often 4th or 5th semester 1 or 2 semesters abroad - Study - (internship) Master level: 1 eller 2 semesters abroad - Thesis - Internship Check your study programme for when it is possible for you to go abroad. SDU – exchange places - Erasmus+ - Nordplus - Overseas Individually arranged - Study - Internship

Overseas exchange Australia Faculty wide agreements. Canada Hong Kong Japan Macau Mexico South Korea Taiwan USA … and many other countries Faculty wide agreements. Limited number of places. Many applicants. Important to have a plan B.

Exchange places EU - ERASMUS+ Specific subject area Many places available Easy to get an exchange place if you’re flexible Nordplus Nordic exchange. Contact International Relations

Plan B 1st Priority Overseas exchange Plan B Erasmus place Self arranged 1st Priority Overseas exchange Plan B Study abroad with discount

Individually arranged exchange No geographical restrictions You make the contacts Less support from International Relations Apply for grants Payment of Tuition fees

Internship Erasmus+ internship Other internships 3-12 months EU + associated countries Non official Danish representations Pre-Approval by study board Training agreement Other internships 3-12 months No geografical restrictions Official Danish representations Apply for grant by SDU Internationalization Fund – incl. preapproval from study board and contract

Study abroad – overview Exchange place No tuition fees SDU cooperation with host univer. Automatic grant 1-2 semesters Exchange possibilities Erasmus - EU places Nordplus – Nordic countries Overseas places – other countries Study abroad with discount James Cook, Australia & Swinburne, Australia & University of Northern British Columbia, Canada Individually arranged study period Tuition fees Only student contact No geographical limitations Apply for grant 1-2 semesters Financial support Internationalization Fund State grant att.: lth@sdu.dk Private grants Scholarships

Udlandsstipendium / State grant – only for students who get SU Description Supplement to payment of tuition fee for study abroad or a whole master degree Requirement Pre-approval of study programme Entitled to SU How Application to the SDU SU Office att. Lisbeth Theodorsen lth@sdu.dk No deadlines Application must be completed at the latest just after starting at the host university Grant Approx. max DKK 23.000 for one semester - 30 ECTS

Criteria Full time student at SDU Relevant for your SDU studies Completed 3-4 terms of study (BA students) Completed at least 1st semester (MA students) Pre- approval of study program Duration of stay abroad one or two terms Letter of admission / contract Erasmus+ exchange: possibility to apply on both BA and Master – maximum 12 months each

Pre-approval / final credit Study program - find relevant courses at host university - Check with SDU curriculum - Questions related to courses to student advisor or your head of studies Pre-approval by the academic study board Application to study board for final credit after having completed period abroad

Study Progress Reform: Note: As from Autumn 2015: You must register for 30 ECTS each semester. You must have pre-approved 30 ECTS per semester by your study board before you leave. Your study board must include start and end date in the approval. E.g.: 30 ECTS abroad alternative: 20 ECTS Traineeship + 10 ECTS at SDU

Application – what to do Application online http://www.sdu.dk/Information_til/Studerende_ved_SDU/Ophold_i_udlandet/Ansoegningsskemaer Learning Agreement / pre-approval of study programme Transcript with all results To be sent later – letter of admission or contract www.sdu.dk/detinternationalekontor Quick link to website with information on study abroad

Application deadlines October 1st 2014 Erasmus and Nordplus: remaining places for spring 2015 November 1st 2014 Overseas exchange places: for the academic year 2015/201 March 1st 2015 Erasmus and Nordplus: for the academic year 2015/2016 Ongoing Internationalization Fund – grants for 2015/2016 State grant

Economy Expenditure Income Grants to supply travelling costs are tax-free. Rememeber to save receipts for costs related to stay abroad ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BUDGET Expenditure Income Tuition fee x 2 (if relevant) SU + loan Books and study material Travel grant (exchange) Travel costs State grant for tuition Insurance Own savings Board and lodging Private grants Fun and trips

Where to find information International Relations Exchange places Information re.: Application proces - Admission to host university - Grants Contact to exchange partner universities

Where to find information International Relations Exchange places Information re.: Application proces - Admission to host university - Grants Contact to exchange partner universities Academic Study Board / Advisor All questions relating to courses / your study Pre-approval of study programme Final credit transfer

Where to find information International Relations Exchange places Information re.: Application proces - Admission to host university - Grants Contact to exchange partner universities Academic Study Board / Advisor All questions relating to courses and your study at SDU Pre-approval of study programme Final credit transfer Host university or traniee place Application form Accept Courses / type of work Housing Introduction

Where to find information International Relations Exchange places Application proces Admission to host university Finances Contact to exchange partner universities Academic Study Board / Advisor All questions relating to courses and your study at SDU Pre-approval of study programme Final credit transfer Host university or internship Application form Accept Courses / type of work Housing Introduction You Be serious about the application process – it is hard work Rememeber deadlines Look forward to a fantastic experience

International Relations Contact details: outgoing@sdu.dk or 6550 2264 (week days 10 – 14) www.sdu.dk/detinternationalekontor