How to apply

To go on Global Exchange you will need to apply to, and be accepted by both UTS and the host university.

The Global Exchange application process begins one academic year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your Global Exchange in UTS Autumn 2025, you must apply in UTS Autumn 2024.

To start your application and understand the entire process, please register for the Global Exchange workflow on CareerHub. Here's a summary of the UTS Global Exchange application process:

  1. Check your eligibility for Global Exchange and when you can go during your degree.
  2. Register for the Global Exchange workflow on CareerHub by the registration deadline and complete the steps. 
  3. Submit the application form (link provided in CareerHub)
  4. Receive the outcome of your application. If successful, we will allocate you to one of your preferred host universities. 
  5. Complete the host university application process. 
  6. Once your exchange is accepted by the host university, start preparing for your exchange!

Why don’t I always get the university I prefer?

There are some reasons why you won’t be able to go on exchange to the university you prefer. We’ll show you how the decision process works below:

  1. First of all, you’ll need to meet the entry requirements for your preferred university. If you do, continue reading. If not, you won’t be able to go to your preferred university.
  2. There is a limited number of spots available at each partner university. In the exchange agreements between UTS and the partner universities, we’ve agreed on the numbers of students that can go on exchange. If there are more students applying for a place than that there are available, we’ll assign the places in 3 rounds:
    1. New Colombo Plan scholars have first priority of being placed at their preferred university
    2. Students studying hard to place degrees (Law; Architecture; Fashion; Sport & Exercise; Visual Communication; Integrated Product Design; Interior Architecture). Due to restrictions at UTS, or the partner university, there are limited opportunities for students studying these courses. To give these students also a chance to go on exchange, we prioritise them.
    3. The general round for all other students.

In all rounds, the applicants are ranked by WAM from high to low and prioritised in that order. If two applicants for the same partner university have an equal WAM, their personal statements will be assessed to help determine who would suit the partner university better.

Key dates for exchange

Autumn session 2025 (for Global Exchange commencing in Autumn 2026)

  • 13 June 2025: Last date to register in the Global Exchange CareerHub site and submit an e-Request for study plan advice
  • 27 June 2025: Application deadline
  • July 2025: Exchange placement offers and acceptances
  • August 2025: Post-nomination workshops and host university exchange applications
  • September 2025: Exchange Subject Assessment Forms are due to the UTS Student Centre via AskUTS Online Enquiry, category ‘Submit Outbound Exchange Assessment Form.’
  • October 2025: Compulsory Pre Departure workshop
  • December 2025 - March 2026: Departure for exchange overseas

Spring session 2025 (for Global Exchange commencing in Spring 2026)

  • 14 November 2025: Last date to register in the Global Exchange CareerHub site and submit an e-Request for study plan advice
  • 28 November 2025: Application deadline
  • Mid-Late January 2026: Exchange placement offers and acceptances
  • February 2026: Post-nomination workshops
  • March 2026: Exchange Subject Assessment Forms are due to the UTS Student Centre via AskUTS Online Enquiry, category ‘Submit Outbound Exchange Assessment Form.’
  • May 2026: Compulsory Pre-departure workshop
  • July – September 2026: Departure for exchange overseas

Note: You will find semester dates for partner institutions on the exchange partner universities database (opens an external site)

Late application policy
Late requests to register in CareerHub to begin the exchange application process can be received up to 1 week after the normal CareerHub registration deadline. Extensions will only be considered where students have experienced extenuating circumstances.  A request must be made in writing demonstrating these extenuating circumstances to studyabroad.exchange@uts.edu.au addressed to the Manager, Global Mobility Programs (Outbound), and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  If approved, the final exchange application will be due in on the regular due date for applications that semester.  No other late applications will be considered.

Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.