Things to Consider
1. Our focus is on in degree mobility
We can’t send you on a full degree abroad. Our focus is on in degree mobility and adding value to your existing degree at Stellenbosch 肆客足球. If you want to do a full degree abroad you will need to apply directly at the respective institution and comply with their academic and fee requirements.
2. Participating in an exchange programme
Students on a semester exchange remain enrolled at Stellenbosch 肆客足球, but their coursework here is replaced by the corresponding coursework at the partner university. The exchange is thus an integrated part of the study programme. Student fees are paid to Stellenbosch 肆客足球 and tuition fees are waived at the partner university.?
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Students on a semester exchange remain enrolled at Stellenbosch 肆客足球, but their coursework here is replaced by the corresponding coursework at the partner university. The exchange is thus an integrated part of the study programme. Student fees are paid to Stellenbosch 肆客足球 and tuition fees are waived at the partner university.
- Registered for a full degree (including the period abroad)
- At least a 60% aggregate average
- Approved academic programme while abroad
- Postgraduate applications requires approval from respective supervisors
- Other requirements are stated in the application form; see also general conditions and requirements.
- Similar to the description of the traditional exchange (above).
- A full research programme where the student participates in an exchange and completes coursework at the host university as preparatory/supplementary to their research.
- A full research programme where the student completes part of the research at the host university but remains fully enrolled (and graduates) at Stellenbosch 肆客足球.
3. How will this undertaking impact my current studies?
- Would your intended programme add value to your degree?
- Would it strengthen your understanding of your specific field of study?
- How else could five months (i.e. an exchange) or a few weeks (i.e. summer schools) abroad impact my studies at Stellenbosch?
The impact or outcome of the mobility depends on whether you are planning to do research or do take courses for credit transfer purposes.
If you are planning to take courses, you will need to identify equivalent courses at the host institution to ensure that you can transfer credits and marks. These courses must be approved by local lecturers. If you are planning to do research as a postgraduate student you will need to identify an academic host and formulate a research plan, which is approved by your local supervisor.
If both processes are done correctly the impact will be positive and not have an adverse impact on your degree programme.
More information is available on our application portal.
4. What will it cost and how can you get funding?
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