1. Study or intern ship abroad Anne Mette Ditlev The International Office SDU Odense

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. Exchange places EU - ERASMUS Specific subject area Many places available Easy to get an exchange place if you’re flexible Overseas exchange Faculty wide agreements Limited number of places Many applicants Important to have a plan B Nordplus Nordic exchange. Contact The International Office

4. Individually arranged exchange or internship No geographical restrictions You make the contacts Apply for grants Payment of Tuition fees Unpaid internship Less support from Int. Office

5. Study abroad 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  Study abroad with discount James Cook & UNBC Self arranged study period  Tuition fees  Only student contact  No geographical limitations  Apply for grant  1-2 semesters Financial support  Internationalization Fund  State grant v/ lth@sdu.dklth@sdu.dk  Private grants  Scholarships

6. 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.dklth@sdu.dk No deadlines Application must be completed at the latest just after starting at the host university Grant Kr. approx. Max 23.000 for one semester 30 ECTS

7. Plan B 1.PriorityOverseas exchange Plan BErasmus place Self arrangered 1.Priority Overseas exchange Plan BStudy abroad with discount EDU Danmark or Killroy

8. Criteria Full time student at SDU Relevant for your SDU studies Completed 3-4 terms of study Pre- approval of study program Duration of stay abroad one or two terms Letter of admission / contract Only Erasmus exchange stay once

9. Pre-approval / final credit n Study program - find relevant courses at host university -Check with SDU curriculum -Questions related to courses to advisor at Campus Slagelse (Peder or Astrid) n Pre-approval by the academic study board n Application for final credit after having completed period abroad

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

11. Application deadlines  1. October 2013 Erasmus and Nordplus: remaining places for spring 2014  1. November 2013 Overseas exchange places: for the academic year 2014/2015 Internationalization Fund – grants for 2013/2014 1. March 2014 Erasmus and Nordplus: for the academic year 2014/2015 Internationalization Fund – grants for 2014

12. 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 Travel costsTravel grant (exchange) InsuranceState grant for tuition Board and lodgingOwn savings Fun and tripsPrivate grants

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

14. Where to find information The International Office 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

15. Where to find information The International Office 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

16. Where to find information The International Office 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 proces  Rememeber deadlines Look forward to a fantastic experience

17. The International Office Anne Mette Ditlev amd@sdu.dk Ph. 6550 2934 HUMamd@sdu.dk Stefan Knudsenstk@sdu.dk Ph. 6550 2052SAMFstk@sdu.dk www.sdu.dk/detinternationalekontor Open councelling at Campus Slagelse Thursday Oct. 10th