1. Study or internship
abroad
International Relations

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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.:
Private grants
Scholarships

10. 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
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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Application – what to do
Application online
Learning Agreement / pre-approval of study programme
Transcript with all results
To be sent later – letter of admission or contract
Quick link to website with information on study abroad

15. 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

16. 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

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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

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