Study or internship abroad SDU International

Considerations Why go abroad? WALK the Extra MileNew 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 Check out what you can affordEconomy Conditions for studying

Possibilities: BA – level: 4th or 5th semester 1 or 2 semesters abroad - Study - (internship) Master level: 1 eller 2 semesters abroad - Study - 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

Exchange places EU - ERASMUS+ or Nordplus Specific subject area Many places available Easy to get an exchange place if you’re flexible NORDPLUS NOREK (business) Nordlys (open to all areas of study)

Timetabel in preparation for your exchange Now:Find out where you want to go and check for relevant courses Contact student advisor Check with your SDU curriculum March 1 st : Deadline for application for Erasmus+ / Nordplus Apply online on April: You will be notified if you have been nominated for an exchange place April: You have to accept your nomination – keep the deadline Hereafter:Apply to the university and wait for final acceptance Apply for preapproval of subjects by your study board You will receive mail regarding application for grant Apply for housing, buy tickets, insurance etc.

Overseas exchange Australia 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.

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

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

Study abroad – overview nExchange 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 Individually arranged study period  Tuition fees  Only student contact  No geographical limitations  Apply for grant  1-2 semesters Financial support  Internationalization Fund  State grant  Private grants  Scholarships

Udlandsstipendium / State grant – only for students eligible for SU Descripti Supplement to payment of tuition fee for study abroad or a whole master degree Requirement Pre-approval of study programme Eligible for SU How Application to the SDU SU Office No deadlines Application must be completed at the latest just after starting at the host university Grant Approx. max DKK 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 BA (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 international advisor  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 - Application /Ansøgning To be sent later Learning Agreement / pre-approval of study programme letter of admission or contract for internship

Application deadlines  March 1 st 2015 Erasmus+ and Nordplus: for the academic year 2015/2016  October 1 st 2015 Erasmus and Nordplus: remaining places for spring 2016  November 1 st 2015 Overseas exchange places: for the academic year 2016/2017  Ongoing Internationalization Fund – grants for 2015/2016 Grants for internships – 1 month before start

Be aware of… n Deadlines (SDU International, host university, study board, visa, test etc.) n Insurance (Health – Liability) n Accommodation n Admission requirements at host university n Language requirements n Academic requirements n Administrative requirements n Final credit transfer

Economy Grants to supply travelling costs are tax-free. Rememeber to save receipts for costs related to stay abroad BUDGET ExpenditureIncome Tuition fee x 2 (if relevant) SU + loan Books and study materialTravel grant (exchange) Travel costsState grant for tuition InsuranceOwn savings Board and lodgingPrivate grants Fun and trips

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

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

Where to find information International Relations Exchange places n Information re.: - Application proces - Admission to host university - Grants n Contact to exchange partner universities Academic Study Board / Advisor n All questions relating to courses and your study at SDU n Pre-approval of study programme n 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 n Application proces n Admission to host university n Finances n Contact to exchange partner universities Academic Study Board / Advisor n All questions relating to courses and your study at SDU n Pre-approval of study programme n 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  Be aware of deadlines Look forward to a fantastic experience

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