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Study Abroad Process
Your roadmap from the first conversation to bringing your credits back to AU.
01-04
Plan your pathway
Explore your options and agree on your study plan.
01
Check eligibility
Check your academic progress, GPA and language requirements.
What to do
- Confirm your completed credits and year of study. The demo guide lists two years and 90–110 credits.
- Check the GPA and English requirements for your selected partner and pathway.
02
Talk with your family
Discuss your goals, study plan and financial support.
What to do
- Discuss your preferred destination and time abroad.
- Plan tuition, living expenses, travel and financial support together.
03
Meet your faculty advisor
Review courses, academic calendars and study options.
What to do
- Bring your AU study plan and preferred partner universities.
- Discuss suitable courses and how the overseas semester fits your graduation plan.
04
Prepare curriculum mapping
Compare host subjects with AU courses and obtain faculty approval.
What to do
- Collect course descriptions and credit information from the partner university.
- Complete the Course Equivalency Request Form and obtain approval from your Faculty Chairperson or advisor.
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Apply with OIA
Move from your approved plan to the host application.
05
Confirm your intent with OIA
Let OIA know you are ready to proceed.
What to do
- Share your chosen university, intended semester and approved course mapping.
- Confirm the next steps and relevant application deadlines with OIA.
06
Attend the screening interview
Meet the OIA team for your screening interview.
What to do
- Prepare to discuss your motivation and study plan.
- Attend the interview arranged by OIA and follow any requested next steps.
07
OIA nominates you
OIA sends your nomination to the host university.
What to do
- Provide any information OIA needs to complete your nomination.
- Watch for confirmation and instructions for the host application.
08
Apply through the host portal
Submit your documents to the partner university online.
What to do
- Follow the host university’s application instructions and document requirements.
- Submit before the deadline and monitor your email for updates.
09
Get ready to go
Put your travel and arrival arrangements in place.
09
Prepare for departure
Arrange your visa, accommodation, insurance and travel.
What to do
- Follow the destination’s visa requirements and host university guidance.
- Arrange accommodation, insurance and travel, and complete pre-departure preparations.
10
Bring it back to AU
Close the loop on your credits and study requirements.
10
Return to AU
Complete credit transfer and your post-program requirements.
What to do
- Submit your host transcript and required post-program reports.
- Work with your faculty to finalise credit transfer and review graduation requirements.
Ready to compare your options?
Explore partner universities and bring your shortlist to your advisor.
THEY STARTED WHERE YOU ARE NOW.
See Where Our Students Have Gone
Read stories, advice and everyday discoveries from AU students who studied abroad.
FRANCE – EDHEC BUSINESS SCHOOL
A semester on the French Riviera
Yan Han · MSME Finance
Finance classes, international classmates and exploring Europe shaped Yan Han’s exchange. Her advice: learning some French can make the experience even richer.
FRANCE - EXCHANGE
Finance learning and a wider world
EDHEC Business School · MSME · Finance
I spent a semester at EDHEC Business School, and it was an eye-opening experience. Based at the Nice campus, I enjoyed stunning ocean views, a vibrant atmosphere, and specialized finance courses. The interactive classes, supportive professors, and diverse peers enriched my learning, though managing challenging coursework like VBA coding required effort. Outside academics, I explored Europe through affordable travel, creating unforgettable memories. Studying at EDHEC broadened my horizons, and I highly recommend learning some French to enhance the experience.
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JAPAN – GAKUSHUIN UNIVERSITY
Learning beyond the language
Tawanchai Chamcheun · Business Japanese
English and Japanese classes, new friendships and navigating daily life helped Tawanchai strengthen his language skills and cultural understanding.
JAPAN - EXCHANGE
Language skills in everyday life
Gakushuin University · Theodore Maria School of Arts · Business Japanese
My time at Gakushuin University was transformative. I took six classes, split between English and Japanese, focusing on language and culture. Subjects like Business Communication and Japanese Studies enriched my skills, while supportive professors and international friendships enhanced the experience. Adapting to Japan’s lifestyle, including its transport system, was challenging but rewarding. Overall, I improved my Japanese and gained invaluable cultural insights.
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JAPAN – SEISEN UNIVERSITY
A little more confidence, every day
Miki Poonsawat · Business Japanese
From Japanese coursework to everyday paperwork, Miki’s exchange brought challenges, confidence and a deeper appreciation of new experiences.
JANPAN - EXCHANGE
Confidence beyond the comfort zone
Miki Poonsawat
Seisen University · Theodore Maria School of Arts · Business Japanese
My exchange in Japan was unforgettable. Challenging courses like Japanese Reading and Grammar improved my language skills, and daily life, aided by the convenient IC card, helped me grow. Despite challenges like paperwork and strict garbage rules, I gained confidence and appreciated the kindness of locals.
This journey wasn’t just about language—it was about embracing new experiences, stepping out of my comfort zone, and reconnecting with my host family and friends. Inspired by a high school exchange, this program broadened my horizons and enriched my life.
Explore Exchange ProgramsPhotos and story summaries from OIA’s AU Students’ Testimonials. Student experiences vary by destination and program.