Warm greetings from Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia!
Established in 1964, Macquarie University began as a bold experiment in higher education. Built to break from traditions: to be distinctive, progressive, and to be transformational. Today its pioneering history continues to be a source of inspiration as the University celebrates its place among the best and brightest minds. Recognized internationally, Macquarie University is consistently ranked in the top two percent of universities in the world and within the top 10 in Australia.
We are pleased to inform you that the Application for virtual Exchange program 2021 at Macquarie University is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.
Welcome to Macquarie University – Virtual Exchange Session 1 – 2021
Fact Sheet Virtual Student Exchange Session 1 – 2021
2021 Grading and Credit Points system
2021 Exchange Program Brochure
Notes from Macquarie University
- This exchange program is conducted online only, Macquarie University will not issue a Confirmation of Enrolment for Visa purposes, as your students won’t be able to enter the country. Even if travel restrictions are lifted during session 1, 2021, Macquarie University will not issue a Confirmation of Enrolment for Visa purposes. The students can select to study between 1 to 4 units during their exchange program.
- For exchange balances purposes, if you study 1 or 2 units, we will count them as 0.5-semester spots. If you study 3 or 4 units, we will count them as a 1-semester spot. You can only select units that are offered fully online – this includes both lectures and tutorials. You may be required to attend live classes or tutorials, so we advise they check the time difference between your home country and Australia when selecting the units.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate Students (S1) & Graduate Students (S2)
- Enrolled in Universitas Gadjah Mada during the program
- Be proficient in English. Non-native English speakers must have a score of at least TOEFL ITP 550, TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5.
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivation Letter
- Official Academic Transcript record
- Research/Study Plan
- A recommendation letter from an academic supervisor
- Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
- Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
- English Language Proficiency Certificate
- All the document listed as required on the Application Guide
- Copy of passport photo identification page
- Passport picture
- Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)
Application Procedure
- Submit the aforementioned documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than November 30th, 2020.
- OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once you are selected as Nominated Applicants, OIA will confirm your official nomination to Macquarie University and you may proceed to the online application
- The FINAL decision from Macquarie University
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- In the meantime, the students are required to keep the hard file of all documents until further notice by the Office of International Affairs.
- In case the faculty could not provide the letter of enrollment and nomination during this period, the official nomination through email from the faculty is acceptable. The official nomination could be delivered to head-oia@ugm.ac.id (cc to scholarship@ugm.ac.id)
Is someone like me who is a student from a state university in the Philippines could avail this program?