1. Going abroad as part of your studies
SDU International
September 2017

2. Criteria for stay abroad
Full time student at SDU
Relevant for your SDU studies
Pre-approval of courses
Letter of admission / contract
Possible to apply for Erasmus+ grant on both Bachelor and Master level

3. Considerations Academic Another approach to studying
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No Hvordan kommer jeg til udlandet ?
SDU arrangeret
Selvarrangeret
No. 3 – Jeg farer vild i dokument junglen!!!
Academic
Another approach to studying
Tweak your academic profile
Your CV
Language skills
Social
International network – new friends
Personal development
Independence and courage
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4. Where and when? Where would you like to go? Long way from home?
Academic matters / conditions for studying
Special interests
Language qualifications
Economy
When is a good time?
Master level:
2. semester
Exchange or traineeship
Part of the thesis
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5. Possibilities Study abroad Erasmus+ - EU Nordplus - Scandinavia
Overseas - the rest of the world
Self-arranged
Traineeships abroad
Erasmus+
Overseas
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6. Where science students go on exchange…

7. Where science students go on exchange…

8. SDU Exchange places - Overseas
Overseas exchange
Faculty wide agreements
More applicants than places
Important to have an alternative
Study abroad with discount
James Cook, Australia
Swinburne, Australia
University of Northern British Columbia, Canada
Application deadline: November 1st 2017 for the academic year 2018/2019

9. SDU Exchange places - Overseas
No. of universities available to you:
Australia: 7 (9 places)
Canada: 5 (9 places)
China: 3 (8 places)
Japan: 1 (2 places)
Malaysia: 1 (4 places)
Mexico: 1 (4 places)
Russia: 1 (2 places)
Singapore: 1 (12 places)
South Korea: 6 (21 places)
Taiwan: 1 (2 places
USA: 7 (11 places)
Application deadline: November 1st 2017 for the academic year 2018/2019

10. SDU Exchange places – Erasmus+ and Nordplus
Specific subject area
Many places available
Easy to get a place if you’re flexible
Nordplus - Network Exchange on request
Nordlys – open to all areas of study
Application deadlines: October 1st 2017: remaining places for spring 2018 March 1st 2018: for the academic year 2018/2019

11. Still many possibilities for Spring 2018…
Austria: Biochemistry, Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Belgium: Biology, Physics
Cyprus: Computer Science
Czech Rep.: Chemistry
Estonia: Physics
Finland: Biology, Biochemistry,Chemistry, Pharmacy
France: All
Germany: All
Iceland: Chemistry
Italy: Most
Netherlands: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Poland: Computer Science, Math, Pharmacy
Portugal: Most
Spain: Math, Biology
Sweden: Physics, Chemistry, Math, Biochemistry

12. Find Exchange Options: www.sdu.dk/studyabroad

13. List of exchange places

14. Who gets the exchange places?
Grade average
ECTS load (minimum 25 ECTS)
Previous exchanges

15. Individually arranged study abroad
No geographical restrictions
No competition with other SDU students
You make the contact
Less support from SDU International
Payment of tuition fees
(possibility of Udlandsstipendium / State Grant)
Apply for grants

16. Study abroad – overview
Exhange places Individually arranged study period
No tuition fees Tuition fees to be paid
SDU cooperation with host uni. Only student contact
Automatic grant No geographical limitations
1-2 semesters Apply for grants
Exchange possibilities Financial support
Erasmus+ - EU places Erasmus+ grant
Nordplus - Nordic countries SDU Internationalisation Fund
Overseas places – other countries State grant - Udlandsstipendium
Private grants and scholarships

17. Erasmus+ Program – for students with special needs for support
Who - Students with physical, mental or health-related conditions – with special needs for support How - Apply for extra financial support – contact SDU International (students who are already qualified by SPS at SDU are eligible for extra financial support) - Benefit from the local support services at the host university

18. Application – how to do it
Application online
- choose ”apply here”
The green ”sticks” are open for application
Show in the application that you have found 30 ECTS at host university – have to be relevant to YOUR study
To be sent later
Pre-approval from study board
If Erasmus+: Learning Agreement or Training Agreement
Letter of admission or contract for traineeship and pre-approval
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19. Application deadlines
October 1, 2017 Erasmus+ and Nordplus exchange places spring semester 2018
November 1, Overseas exchange places for 2018/2019
March 1, 2018 Erasmus+ and Nordplus exchange places 2018/2019

20. Timetable in preparation for your overseas exchange stay
Now Find out where you want to go and check for relevant courses
Contact student advisor / check with your SDU curriculum
Nov. 1st Deadline for application for overseas exchange places for autumn semester 2018
and spring semester 2019.
Apply online on
End Dec. You will be notified if you have been nominated for an exchange place or not
After nomination Apply to the university and wait for final acceptance
Apply for pre-approval of subjects by your study board
You will receive mail regaring application for grant
Apply for housing, buy plane tickets, insurance etc.

21. Economy Expenditure Income Tutition fee (not on exchange) SU + loan
Books & study material
Travel grant (exchange)
Travel costs
State grant for payment of tuition
Insurance
Own savings
Board & lodging
Fun & trips
Private grants
Search for relevant grants
Be aware of deadlines
Focus your application
Don’t wait till you have been accepted

22. Remember – step by step:
vil - Jeg Faglige muligheder og begrænsninger
No Hvordan kommer jeg til udlandet ?
SDU arrangeret
Selvarrangeret
No. 3 – Jeg farer vild i dokument junglen!!!
No. 1 – I want to go abroad!
Get your priorities straight
Academic possibilities and limits
No How do I get to go abroad?
What to do next – application / deadlines
No. 3 – We nominate you AND you apply to host university
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23. Where to find information
SDU International
Exchange places
Application proces
Admission to host university
Finances
Contact to partner universities
Host university or trainee place
Application form
Acceptance letter
Courses / type of work
Housing
Introduction
Academic Study Board / Advisor
All questions relating to courses
and your study at SDU
Pre-approval of study programme
Final credit transfer
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24. International Day September 27th
Campus Square - Study Abroad Fair
open from 9.45 – 14.15
Meet students, embassies and SDU International
Information meetings
Study Abroad by SDU International at 9.15 to in U133
SDU Career – to in U133
Grants to studies in USA – by Fullbright at in U133
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25. Student Services on Gydehutten
SDU International
Contact details: or
Tel: (weekdays 10 – 14) Or
Student Services on Gydehutten
Weekdays
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