1. Study or internship abroad International Relations

2. Considerations Why go abroad?New way of studying Academic profile Improving language skills Work experience International network New friends Personal development International experience Qualifications important for your future career Where would you like to go?Special interests Language qualifications Economy Conditions for studying

3. Possibilities: BA – level: Often 4th or 5th semester 1 or 2 semesters abroad - Study - (internship) Master level: 1 eller 2 semesters abroad - Study - Thesis - Internship Check your study programme for when it is possible for you to go abroad. SDU – exchange places - Erasmus+ - Nordplus - Overseas Individually arranged - Study - Internship

4. Overseas exchange Australia Canada Hong Kong Japan Macau Mexico South Korea Taiwan USA … and many other countries Faculty wide agreements. Limited number of places. Many applicants. Important to have a plan B.

5. Exchange places EU - ERASMUS+ Specific subject area Many places available Easy to get an exchange place if you’re flexible Nordplus Nordic exchange. Contact International Relations

6. Plan B 1st PriorityOverseas exchange Plan BErasmus place Self arranged 1st Priority Overseas exchange Plan BStudy abroad with discount

7. Individually arranged exchange No geographical restrictions You make the contacts Apply for grants Payment of Tuition fees Less support from International Relations

8. Internship nErasmus+ internship n 3-12 months n EU + associated countries n Non official Danish representations n Pre-Approval by study board n Training agreement nOther internships n 3-12 months n No geografical restrictions n Official Danish representations n Apply for grant by SDU Internationalization Fund – incl. preapproval from study board and contract

9. Study abroad – overview nExchange place  No tuition fees  SDU cooperation with host univer.  Automatic grant  1-2 semesters Exchange possibilities  Erasmus - EU places  Nordplus – Nordic countries  Overseas places – other countries  Study abroad with discount James Cook, Australia & Swinburne, Australia & University of Northern British Columbia, Canada Individually arranged study period  Tuition fees  Only student contact  No geographical limitations  Apply for grant  1-2 semesters Financial support  Internationalization Fund  State grant att.: lth@sdu.dklth@sdu.dk  Private grants  Scholarships

10. Udlandsstipendium / State grant – only for students who get SU Description Supplement to payment of tuition fee for study abroad or a whole master degree Requirement Pre-approval of study programme Entitled to SU How Application to the SDU SU Office att. Lisbeth Theodorsen lth@sdu.dklth@sdu.dk No deadlines Application must be completed at the latest just after starting at the host university Grant Approx. max DKK 23.000 for one semester - 30 ECTS

11. Criteria Full time student at SDU Relevant for your SDU studies Completed 3-4 terms of study (BA students) Completed at least 1 st semester (MA students) Pre- approval of study program Duration of stay abroad one or two terms Letter of admission / contract Erasmus+ exchange: possibility to apply on both BA and Master – maximum 12 months each

12. Pre-approval / final credit  Study program - find relevant courses at host university -Check with SDU curriculum -Questions related to courses to student advisor or your head of studies  Pre-approval by the academic study board  Application to study board for final credit after having completed period abroad

13. Study Progress Reform: Note: As from Autumn 2015: You must register for 30 ECTS each semester. You must have pre-approved 30 ECTS per semester by your study board before you leave. Your study board must include start and end date in the approval. E.g.: 30 ECTS abroad alternative: 20 ECTS Traineeship + 10 ECTS at SDU

14. Application – what to do n Application online http://www.sdu.dk/Information_til/Studerende_ved_SDU/Ophold_i_ udlandet/Ansoegningsskemaer n Learning Agreement / pre-approval of study programme n Transcript with all results n To be sent later – letter of admission or contract www.sdu.dk/detinternationalekontor Quick link to website with information on study abroad

15. Application deadlines  October 1 st 2014 Erasmus and Nordplus: remaining places for spring 2015  November 1 st 2014 Overseas exchange places: for the academic year 2015/201  March 1 st 2015 Erasmus and Nordplus: for the academic year 2015/2016  Ongoing Internationalization Fund – grants for 2015/2016 State grant

16. Economy Grants to supply travelling costs are tax-free. Rememeber to save receipts for costs related to stay abroad ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BUDGET ExpenditureIncome Tuition fee x 2 (if relevant) SU + loan Books and study materialTravel grant (exchange) Travel costsState grant for tuition InsuranceOwn savings Board and lodgingPrivate grants Fun and trips

17. Where to find information International Relations Exchange places n Information re.: - Application proces - Admission to host university - Grants n Contact to exchange partner universities

18. Where to find information International Relations Exchange places n Information re.: - Application proces - Admission to host university - Grants n Contact to exchange partner universities Academic Study Board / Advisor n All questions relating to courses / your study n Pre-approval of study programme n Final credit transfer

19. Where to find information International Relations Exchange places n Information re.: - Application proces - Admission to host university - Grants n Contact to exchange partner universities Academic Study Board / Advisor n All questions relating to courses and your study at SDU n Pre-approval of study programme n Final credit transfer Host university or traniee place  Application form  Accept  Courses / type of work  Housing  Introduction

20. Where to find information International Relations Exchange places n Application proces n Admission to host university n Finances n Contact to exchange partner universities Academic Study Board / Advisor n All questions relating to courses and your study at SDU n Pre-approval of study programme n Final credit transfer Host university or internship  Application form  Accept  Courses / type of work  Housing  Introduction You  Be serious about the application process – it is hard work  Rememeber deadlines Look forward to a fantastic experience

21. International Relations Contact details: outgoing@sdu.dk or 6550 2264 (week days 10 – 14) www.sdu.dk/detinternationalekontor