International Student Exchanges
Annette Strauss
Head of International Mobility & European Affairs
International Relations Office
Student Exchanges
Singapore
6775 miles
12 hours
USA
3864 miles to Raleigh,
North Carolina
3948 miles to Cincinnati,
Ohio
4734 miles to Denton,
Texas
Australia
10538 miles to
Melbourne
22 hours
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When you go abroad..
• You will usually do this in the second year
of your course
• You can go for one semester or one year
• You are still registered as a Surrey
student
• You continue to pay fees at Surrey
• You pay no fees to the partner institution
abroad
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Academic requirements
• There usually needs to be a good course
match (never completely perfect)
• You must check with your personal tutor
and second year course director
• It must prepare you for level 3
• Care about professional requirements
• You will need to be able to transfer your
credit at the end
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Personal Requirements
• High academic calibre
• No likelihood of level 1 resits
• You could be overseas from July onwards
• You must have written consent from your
tutor
• Adaptable (academically and socially)
• Committed (no last minute change of mind)
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Where can I go?
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Where can I go?
University-wide Partners
University of North Texas, USA
University of Cincinnati, USA
North Carolina State University, USA
Swinburne University of Technology, Australia
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan (postgraduates only)
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Where can I go?
Subject-based Agreements
Sociology
University of Maryland, USA
Language and Translation Studies
Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Russia
Management and Law
La Trobe University, Australia
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Where can I go?
Subject-based Agreements
School of Management
University of Central Florida, USA
Brock University, Canada
Ryerson University, Canada
Singapore Management University, Singapore
University of Hong Kong, China
City University Hong Kong, China
Mahidol University International College, Thailand
La Trobe University, Australia
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United States of America
University
of North
Texas
University
of
Cincinnati
North
Carolina
State
University
University
of
Maryland
Singapore
Nanyang Technological University
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Australia
Swinburne University of
Technology
La Trobe University
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Why should I go?
• Experiencing a different culture will broaden your horizons
• Increase your cultural awareness
• Develop a much more international outlook
• Help you to become more flexible and adaptable in your work
and study
• Chance to develop lasting international friendships and
business links
Generally, mobile students are seen by employers as more ‘rounded’
individuals because they have experienced different study and work
environments and they have developed their social skills. Academically,
your period of study abroad will contribute credits towards your degree
and broaden your academic experience in your chosen subject.
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How much will it cost?
LEA – contact your LEA to find out if you are eligible for any extra
funding and to notify them that you are planning to study abroad
Tuition – you pay reduced fees at Surrey if you go for a full year.
No fees are payable at the overseas partner institution
Accommodation – usually on campus and cheaper than the UK.
Often a shared room. Possibly with meal plans
Travel costs and insurance
Visa fees
Study books, spending money, etc
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How do I apply?
1. Inform your Personal Tutor that you are
interested. Find out whether your department
will support your application.
2. Check the course descriptions published
online by the partner university and check they
are acceptable with your Course Director
3. Come and talk to the International Relations
Office (28/29BA00) – please make an
appointment via email before you come
s.hedley-boxall@surrey.ac.uk
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How do I apply?
4. Complete the University of Surrey application form
5. Complete the partner university application forms
•Ask your Personal Tutor to write a confidential letter of
recommendation
•Write a short personal statement
•Provide evidence of financial support sufficient to meet
expenses
•Include a passport sized photo with your application
Deadline for applications is the 28 February 2008. We aim to have a
firm list of acceptable candidates for each University by the end of
April 2008.
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Life in the USA
• Usually superb sports and recreation facilities
• No significant language problems
• You will need a credit card
• Alcohol is illegal if you are under 21
• Car hire can be difficult if you are under 21
Different academic system:
• very directed, little reading around subject
• attendance required
• tests / multiple choice exams every week
• short answers
• consistent amount of work - less emphasis on final exam
• higher pass mark
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University of Cincinnati
• Located in Cincinatti, Ohio
• Exchange partner since 1998
• About 37,000 students
• In the top 25 public research universities in
the USA
• Courses include aerospace engineering, civil
engineering, materials engineering,
mechanical engineering, law, English,
business, media.
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University of North Texas
• Located in Denton, Texas, 35 miles north of
Dallas
• Exchange partner since 1986
• About 35,000 students
• Courses include biochemistry, chemistry,
economics, English, mathematics, politics, film,
business, electrical engineering, materials
engineering, mechanical engineering.
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North Carolina State University
• Part of Surrey’s Global Partnership Network
• Located in Raleigh, North Carolina
• Exchange partner since 2008
• About 31,000 students
• Ranked 219 in the world
• Located in Raleigh, capital city of North
Carolina
• Courses include politics, business,
biosciences, chemistry, physics, economics,
English, mathematics, mechanical and
aerospace engineering.
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University of Maryland
• Located in College Park, Maryland, just
outside of Washington DC
• Sociology exchange partner since 1990
• About 37,000 students
• Ranked 122 in the world
• Exchange with Maryland is only available to
Sociology students
Nanyang Technological University
• Located in the south west of Singapore
• Exchange partner since 1998
• About 29,000 students
• All teaching is in English
• Courses include business, aerospace
engineering, chemical engineering, computer
science, mechanical engineering, materials
engineering, economics, physics.
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Swinburne University of Technology
• Located in Melbourne
• Exchange partner since 2002
• About 26,000 students
• Courses include film, politics, business, civil
engineering, biomedical engineering,
mechanical engineering, computing, chemistry,
biosciences.
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Student Exchanges
What should I do next?
• Talk with family over the break
• Decide where you want to go (three choices maximum)
• Speak to your Personal Tutor and Course Director
• Complete the application form
• Further contact next year
International Relations Office 28BA00
Annette Strauss a.strauss@surrey.ac.uk
Sandra Hedley-Boxall s.hedley_boxall@surrey.ac.uk
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