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

2. Agenda Criteria for stay abroad Possibilities Exchange places
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Criteria for stay abroad
Possibilities
Exchange places
Individually arranged study abroad
Traineeship
Application
Economy
Where to find information
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3. 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

4. Possibilities Study abroad Erasmus+ - EU Nordplus - Scandinavia
Overseas - the rest of the world
Self-arranged
Traineeships abroad
Erasmus+
Overseas
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5. Find Exchange Options: www.sdu.dk/studyabroad

6. List of exchange places

7. SDU Exchange places – Erasmus+ and Nordplus
Specific subject area
Many places available
Easy to get a place if you’re flexible
Nordplus
Nordlys – open to all areas of study
Nortek – Engineering network
Still possible to go abroad next semester!
Application deadlines: October 1st 2017: remaining places for spring 2018 March 1st 2018: for the academic year 2018/2019

8. 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

9. 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

10. How does SDU International prioritize applications for exchange places?
Grade average
ECTS load (minimum 25 ECTS)
Previous exchanges

11. 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

12. Traineeship (project oriented placement)
Internship
Mandatory part of the study programme (journalists and engineering students (BEng))
Paid (and no SU) or unpaid (with SU)
Project oriented placement
No salary
Unless in countries with legal requirement of this (e.g. Germany). In that case it is allowed but you will not be able to receive SU at the same time.
Possible to get a gratuity (erkendtlighed) max DKK – must not be agreed upon in advance
Possible to get actual expenses covered e.g. rent, internet
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13. Traineeship (project oriented placement)
Erasmus+ Traineeship
Other types of traineeships
2-12 months
No geographical restrictions
EU+ associated countries
Apply for SDU Internationalisation Fund
Must apply minimum 1 month before leaving Denmark
Pre-approval by Study Board and contract with company/organisation
Pre-approval by Study Board
Training agreement
Language assessment before and after exchange
Erasmus+ evaluation after
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14. 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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15. 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

16. 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.

17. Economy Expenditure Income Tutition fee (self-arranged) SU + loan
Books & study material
Travel grant (exchange)
Travel costs
State grant for payment of tuition
Insurance
Own savings
Board & lodging
Fun & trips

18. Economy Private grants Search for relevant grants
Financial support
Erasmus+ grant
Private grants
SDU Internationalisation Fund
Search for relevant grants
State grant - Udlandsstipendium
Be aware of deadlines
Private grants and scholarships
Focus your application
Don’t wait till you have been accepted

19. 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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20. 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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21. Student Services on Gydehutten
SDU International
Contact details: or
Tel: (weekdays 10 – 14) Or
Student Services on Gydehutten
Weekdays
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