International Exchange students from partner institutions with which ACU National has a written agreement can choose to study at any of the ACU campuses and in any units, provided:
* They can match the needs of their home institution program at that campus
* The ACU National Faculty to which they are applying are able to offer them a place
* Their transcript of current and previous studies contains any necessary pre-requisite requirements, and
* They meet all other guidelines of Australian Immigration (DIMIA) and agree to abide by the conditions, rules and regulations of ACU National

Course Variations
Please note course offerings vary from campus to campus and sometimes within courses.

Incoming Exchange students are asked to select more unit choices than they require on their application form to allow for their selections to be matched.

Exchange Application Checklist
* Meet all home institution deadlines and paperwork requirements
* Complete ACU National application form and requirements (NB: may already be included in home institution requirements)
* All submitted papers to be forwarded to the Exchange & Study Abroad Coordinator (details at the bottom of the page)

Pre-Acceptance
* ACU National Exchange Application form
* Statement of support
* Official Transcript/grade sheet (copies not sufficient)
* English Language documentation (if required)

Post Acceptance
* Acceptance and Payment Advice Sheet
* Airport reception and accommodation advice
* Housing forms (Brisbane & Ballarat Campus)

Health Insurance
OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover) is a mandatory requirement of Australian Immigration for issue of an International Student Visa.

ACU National will quote and request payment of the amount necessary for your stay in Australia as a student.

Confirmation of Enrolment
Upon receipt of payment ACU National will issue a eCoE (electronic Confirmation of Enrolment) which is the final document you will require to finalise your application for a student visa.

Studying in Australia
Australia is a large country with a relatively small population. Most people live in the main cities along the east coast. Australians generally are friendly and informal.

The safe environment and comfortable climate provide many opportunities to enjoy both the beauty of the countryside and beaches and the amenities of modern cities.

Australian seasons
Spring - September to November
Summer - December to February
Autumn - March to May
Winter - June to August

Australia is a multicultural society with immigrants from all over the world who have chosen to live here.

The official multicultural policy allows for the various ethnic groups to express their identity and it is a right of all citizens and visitors to practise their own faith.

Visit our Studying in Australia section for more details.

A Multi-Campus Institution
ACU National has six campuses in eastern Australia extending south from Brisbane through Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne to Ballarat. Therefore, students have a wide choice of study venues. A feature of all the campuses is the feeling of friendliness amongst students and staff.

Each campus offers students the opportunity to experience a different aspect of Australian culture and environment.

Students undertaking more than one semester of study here may undertake each semester at a different campus, provided the selected units are available.

English Language Requirements
For details of English language requirements visit our English Language Requirements section.

Other International Student Services
For more information about services for students based outside Australia, visit our International Students section.

Further Information
For further information please read our Incoming Exchange Student Guide or contact:
Exchange & Study Abroad Adviser
International Education Office
ACU National
Melbourne campus (St Patrick's)
115 Victoria Parade (Locked Bag 4115DC)
Fitzroy VICTORIA 3065
Phone: (61 3) 9953 3074
Fax: (61 3) 9953 3145
Email: studyabroad@acu.edu.au