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UNC Charlotte Exchange Program
This program is considered a UNC Charlotte Exchange. UNC Charlotte has partnerships with universities all over the world, which gives students the opportunity to study at a host university for a semester or year. It's important to understand the structure of a UNC Charlotte exchange program. Please refer to our
UNC Charlotte Exchange tab here for a general overview of this program type.
Eligibility
Please scroll up to see the "Fact Sheet" associated with this program for more information regarding the following eligibility requirements:
- Minimum Cumulative GPA required at time of application
- Student Level Eligibility required at time of study abroad program
- Prior Language Study Required required at time of study abroad program (if applicable)
- Restricted to Certain Majors/Minors required at time of application (if applicable)
In addition to meeting the requirements listed, all applicants are also required to be in good disciplinary standing at time of application and prior to departure. Students who have concerns regarding their eligibility are encouraged to discuss these concerns with an Education Abroad Adviser to determine if they could be considered for this program.
University of Sydney
Ranked 42
nd in the world in the 2019 QS World University Rankings and consistently in the top three in Australia, the University of Sydney is one of the country’s leading research-intensive universities and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight.
The University of Sydney is located on the doorstep of Sydney. Students can wander to the Opera House, take a bus to Bondi Beach, ride a train to the Blue Mountains, or hop on a flight to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Set around the world’s largest natural harbour, Sydney is home to beautiful golden beaches, world-class museums and art galleries, delicious fresh food, and a calendar of exciting events and festivals.
As Australia’s first university, the University of Sydney’s reputation spans more than 160 years. The University teaches more than 60,000 bright minds, with 20,000 international students from more than 130 countries. The interdisciplinary nature of the University of Sydney’s nine faculties and schools allows it to offer the widest range of academic programs of any Australian university, giving students the flexibility to personalise their study abroad experience.”
Sydney, Australia
Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds the world's largest natural harbour and sprawls about 70 km (43.5 mi) on its periphery towards the Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury to the north and Macarthur to the south. Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, 40 local government areas and 15 contiguous regions. Residents of the city are known as "Sydneysiders."
All information listed above is subject to change.
Areas of Study Disclaimer
The "Fact Sheet" listed above may list majors or minors under the "Areas of Study" parameter. It's important to note that these are simply
suggested areas of study, which indicates that this program
may offer one or several courses within this discipline. Additionally, as course offerings can change often, the host university may offer one or more courses within an area of study that is not listed in this section.
Students should not rely solely on this "areas of study" section when determining whether or not a study abroad program is a good academic fit for them; it is the student's responsibility to look at the specific list of courses offered by the host university (see below) to determine whether or not courses are available within their interests and/or area(s) of study.
Host University Course Offerings
The host university offers a variety of courses. Students will need to review the following links to determine if the host university offers courses that interest them, they're eligible to take and/or are within their area of study:
- Review the University of Sydney's Course Catalog here. Refine your search by Faculty (academic subject area); Study mode (i.e. on-campus day classes); Semester commences (Semester 1 = March to June; Semester 2 = July to November); Unit of study level (junior, intermediate, senior). The courses available during the time of study is subject to change. For more information, check out the university's website to find out what you can study as an exchange student.
- Visit Sydney's full guide to units of study available to Study Abroad and Exchange students and information about pre-approval requirements.
Important Notes About Host University Courses
- The updated course offerings for the term you are looking to go abroad may not be published until several months or weeks prior to departure. Please refer to the most up-to-date list of courses available
- Courses abroad are not guaranteed
- Students are required to be the equivalent of full-time at UNC Charlotte while abroad
- The standard full time study load at the University of Sydney for fall or spring is 24 credit points (this usually means taking 4 units of study)
- Students will have the opportunity to request additional units of study at Sydney from the time of application right through to the end of the 1st week of classes for the semester.
UNC Charlotte Equivalent Credit
Please refer to our
Academic Credit page on our website to learn more about how to use your best judgement to determine whether or not this program is a good academic fit for you and to understand how you will be working with your academic department(s) at UNC Charlotte, who will later assign a UNC Charlotte equivalent course to any course you end up taking abroad if and once you have been approved to participate in this program.
All information listed above is subject to change.
Available Terms
Students are eligible to participate in this program during the following terms. Note that the term verbiage used below is according to UNC Charlotte's Academic Calendar (i.e. when the student will be abroad according to a U.S. calendar system). The actual
season (in regards to the climate) may be opposite on other sides of the world. For example. if a student is abroad Fall semester (according to UNC Charlotte's academic calendar August - December), the
season may actually be different (i.e. it may actually be winter in regards to the climate) in a location on the opposite hemisphere. This may be something students should consider when deciding which term they want to study abroad.
- Fall: July to November
- Academic Year: July to June
- Spring: February to June
Note that the months listed above are approximate. This does not account for the potential of mandatory orientations, exam schedules, pre-term language courses, etc. which could occur before or after the time frames listed above.
Official Program Dates
The months listed above are tentative and students should not make travel plans based on this information Students will receive the official arrival date, start date and end date upon receiving acceptance from the host university, which may not be until several weeks or months prior to the start of the program.
All information listed above is subject to change.
Housing Options
Students are typically able to choose from several accommodation options. For more information regarding housing options, amenities and cost, please refer to the host university's website:
Important Notes About Housing
- Accommodation is guaranteed for students at the University of Sydney's preferred accommodation providers, Queen Mary Building (QMB) and Urbanest. The guarantee is subject to completing an application process by the deadline set for the program the student will be joining us. While students can apply for other housing options if they wish, those options may not be guaranteed
- Students are provided with the accommodation application instructions soon after receiving an offer letter (i.e. acceptance)
Cost of Housing
The cost of housing will vary depending on which of the options the student chooses and whether or not the student is in a private or shared room. Housing will be paid to either the host university or host country (i.e. landlord, leasing office, management company, etc.) in the host currency. For more information regarding the average cost of housing, please refer to the Cost Estimate Sheet under the Finances tab above. To learn more about the cost of housing associated with each accommodation option, please refer to the host university's website above.
Depending on the accommodation option the student chooses, the payment method will vary. Students may be required to pay housing deposits prior to arrival, pay for the total cost of housing for the semester up front or pay monthly installments. More information will be communicated to the student upon acceptance and/or upon confirmation of their accommodation assignment.
Housing Resources
Please refer to the
OEA's Housing tab for more general information on accommodations abroad.
Meals
Meal plans are not typically offered at universities outside of the U.S. Students should budget for the cost of groceries, eating at restaurants and purchasing food at dining halls on campus as well as considering the cost of living in the host city and the currency exchange. Check out
OEA's Food Abroad tab for more information.
All information listed above is subject to change.
Program Cost Structure
Please refer to the
UNC Charlotte Exchange Program tab for an outline of the general cost structure (i.e. what you're paying and to whom).
Cost Estimate Sheet
The Office of Education Abroad collaborates with the host university to compile a list of estimated expenses associated with participating in this program. Note that all costs listed are subject to change and some may simply be estimates. Students should conduct their own additional research regarding the cost of living abroad, exchange rate (this fluctuates constantly), etc. and consider their own personal spending habits when building their own budget. Not all expenses may be applicable to all students. Additionally, students may incur additional expenses that may not be listed on this sheet:
Compare Program Cost to Cost of Living in Charlotte
Students are encouraged to consider the
Cost of Attendance at UNC Charlotte to the host university Cost Estimate Sheet above. This may be useful in determining whether or not this program is a good financial fit by comparing what you may already be spending to attend UNC Charlotte to the total estimated cost of the program abroad:
Financial Aid
Students who file a FAFSA and are awarded financial aid for the semester they intend to go abroad can utilize their funds to put towards study abroad expenses. Learn more about how financial aid can be applied
on our website here.
Scholarships
There are many scholarship opportunities available students that may assist them with their study abroad expenses. Visit our
scholarship page for more information and apply for as many scholarships are you are eligible for!
Additional Resources
OEA recommends students refer to our
Money Matters page and our
Managing Money tab for helpful information
All information listed above is subject to change.
How to Apply
Please visit our
How to Apply page for more information. Note that students who click the "Apply Now" button above will not be able to start the application (student's will be automatically rerouted to an Advising Application). Students must receive access to the OEA application for this program from OEA Staff.
If this program brochure has a box indicating that it is "not currently accepting applications," that is likely not because the program will not be offered for the upcoming semester. Instead, it means that the deadline has already passed for the most recent semester and the OEA has not yet opened applications for the future semester. You can still research the program information, but be sure to check the
How to Apply page for more information on when our OEA application cycles open and to see when you're eligible to apply.
OEA Application Deadlines
The following are the application deadlines associated with the required OEA application for a UNC Charlotte exchange program:
| Term Abroad |
OEA Application Deadline |
| Fall or Academic Year |
February 1 |
| Spring or Calendar Year |
September 1 |
Additional Application Process Resources
To learn more about how to apply, how to meet with an Education Abroad Advisor, what happens after receiving approval to participate in this program, commonly asked questions and more, visit our
Application Process tab.
All information listed above is subject to change.
Host University/Country Resources
- University of Sydney: International Student Guide
- Living Costs
- Internship Opportunity - Students applying to the University of Sydney through the Study Abroad Program can request to be considered for a Study Abroad Internship. Through this program students will complete 120 hours with an industry or research placement and receive 6 credit points towards their enrolment. During the online application process the student will be asked indicate their interest by checking the Internships box and uploading a resume (CV) and cover letter. There may be limited internship placements open to Exchange students dependent upon a match between the placements available and the student’s skills and interests. Exchange students should additionally submit a resume (CV) and cover letter directly to study.abroadinternships@sydney.edu.au
- Compulsory Overseas Student Health Coverage (OSHC) - Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a compulsory health cover policy required by the Australian immigration department for all students on a student visa. This is compulsory regardless of any other insurance policy students may have from their home country (health, travel, life, etc). The University of Sydney’s preferred OSHC provider is Allianz Global Assist. Exception – Students with Norwegian, Swedish, or Belgian citizenship and who are covered by a reciprocal health care arrangement from their country are exempt from the OSHC requirement. Alternatively, students may decide to arrange their own OSHC policy with one of the other OSHC providers approved by the Australian immigration department as listed below. Students who choose to arrange their own OSHC policy must be sure to arrange the necessary type and length of OSHC cover for their entire stay in Australia. *Note: This insurance required by the Australian government is separate from the mandatory International Health Insurance through HTH Worldwide that OEA will enroll you in
Preparing to Go Abroad
The OEA has compiled an extensive list of resources designed to prepare students for their international experience. Please visit our
Preparing to Go Abroad tab for more information on the following topics (but not limited to):
- OEA Pre-Departure Requirements
- Academic Credit & Registration
- International travel (e.g. passport, immigration documents)
- Travel Logistics (i.e. when to book your flight)
- Packing Tips
- Safety While abroad
- Health Considerations
- International Health Insurance
- Emergencies Abroad
- Life Abroad (housing, cultural adjustment, communication, transportation)
- Managing money
- Diversity abroad (LGBTQ+, minorities, students with disabilities)
- And more!
All information listed above is subject to change.
Office of Education Abroad
Office of Education Abroad
UNC Charlotte
CHHS 256
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223
704-687-7747
edabroad.uncc.edu
edabroad@uncc.edu
Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM unless otherwise noted on
our homepage
Meet with an Education Abroad Advisor
If you have questions about this program and are interested in meeting with an Education Abroad Advisor in the OEA, please refer to our
Meet with an Advisor page. Note that you must have completed Study Abroad 101 to be eligible to meet with an Education Abroad Advisor to discuss this program.
Study Abroad Peer Advisors
Each semester the Office of Education Abroad brings on UNC Charlotte students who have studied abroad to be a part of the Study Abroad Peer Advisor and OEA internship program. Their role is to speak with students interested in going abroad and to share their experiences. Students are encouraged to contact our
Peer Advisors or
OEA interns to learn more about their experience abroad.
All information listed above is subject to change.
