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Website(s) and Eligibility Resources

Visit the University of Melbourne’s website to learn more about their programmes of study and application requirements. The University has seven campuses around the state of Victoria with the main campus at Parkville near the city center of Melbourne. The University is divided into several faculties and graduate schools, listed here.

Academic Requirements

For academic requirements, please see University of Melbourne’s website.

Semester Dates

Review University of Melbourne’s academic calendar to confirm semester dates.

Semester 1: Late February – Late June

Semester 2: July - November

Please note that semester dates in Australia are flipped compared to Trinity, however this will not affect your exchange. You will finish at Trinity in April/May and then have a shorter summer break before you begin your exchange. If pursuing exchange during Trinity semester two, you will have a very long break over January (usually until February) which, circumstances permitting, allows you time to travel.

Course Availability

Course availability can be found on University of Melbourne’s handbook. Please note, some subjects have prerequisites. You can find prerequisites on every course page and in the handbook.

There are over 500 undergraduate subjects that have been preapproved for incoming UG students. Students must enroll in a subject load of between 37.5 and 50 points (3 to 4 subjects) per semester.

There are a few specialist areas that are not open to exchange and study abroad students. These include medicine, dentistry, health sciences, veterinary science and film and television. Some biomedicine and law subjects are also restricted. For a list of faculties and restrictions, please click here.

There are specific application requirements for certain disciplines including Education, Engineering, Psychology, Science and Music.

There are restrictions in Drama, Film and Biomedicine. Students from these disciplines should only apply for this exchange if they have discussed these restrictions with their Academic Mobility Coordinator and have their approval. This must be made clear on your application.

To assist in selecting subjects and completing the proposed study plan, view this online instructional video.

Planning for Exchange

For information about accommodation, cost of living, visa, and insurance information, please visit the University of Melbourne website.

Website(s) and Eligibility Resources

Visit Australian National University’s (ANU) website to learn more about the steps to apply for exchange and more information about ANU. Review ANU’s Student Fact Sheet for detailed information about ANU’s exchange programme and requirements.

Semester Dates
Please see the Australian National University’s academic calendar to confirm semester dates.

The suggested arrival time for exchange at ANU is:

Semester 1: Early February

Semester 2: Early July

Course Availability

You can find the list of all available courses in the ANU Course Catalogue.

When reviewing courses on the ANU Programs and Courses website, it is important that you review the 'Requisite and Incompatibility' section. This will tell you what previous knowledge is expected or required to be successful in the courses you are interested in. All students must meet the pre-requisite requirements for the courses they wish to take.

Full course load: 24 ANU units per semester (typically 4 courses at 6 units each)
Minimum course load: 18 ANU units per semester (with approval from TCD and ANU)

Course restrictions:
Courses offered by the ANU Medical School are not available.
Art studio, music, and design courses are limited.
Law courses are only available to students enrolled in a law degree at their home institution.

ANU’s grading scale can be found on website.

Planning for Exchange
For information about accommodation, cost of living, visa, and insurance requirements, please review ANU’s Student Fact Sheet.

Website(s) and Eligibility Resources
Visit the University of New South Wales's (UNSW) website to learn more about student exchange at UNSW, including eligibility requirements, programmes of study, and application requirements. Download their Guide and review the information provided for Student Exchange.

Semester Dates

UNSW offers two tailored semesters for Trinity Exchange Students:

Tailored Semester 1: Summer Term + Term 1, from early January until mid-May

Tailored Semester 3: T2C Term + Term 3, from mid-August until mid-December.

Course Availability
For a complete list of UNSW courses, term availability, class times and content outlines, view the UNSW Handbook.

While most Faculties will accept suitably qualified exchange students, in some areas restrictions and limitations do apply and you should refer to the Exchange Factsheet for details.

The following courses are not available for exchange at UNSW:
MBA Coursework, Courses that are part of the Honours degree (4xxx), UNSW Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy (all courses starting with ‘z’), UNSW College and Doctor of Medicine program.
Please note, enrolment in Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science courses is extremely limited; students need to be prepared to select courses from another major.

Planning for Exchange
For information about accommodation, visa, and insurance requirements, please visit UNSW’s website and Student Guide for Exchange.

Website(s) and Eligibility Resources
Visit University of Queensland's (UQ) website to learn more about the steps to apply for exchange and more information about UQ. Review UQ’s Incoming Exchange Student Guide for detailed information about UQ’s campus, courses, and exchange programme requirements.

Semester Dates

Semester 1: February – June

Semester 2: July – November

Review University of Queensland’s Academic Calendar for detailed information about each semester.

Please note that semester dates in Australia are flipped compared to Trinity, however this will not affect your exchange. You will finish at Trinity in April/May and then have a shorter summer break before you begin your exchange. If pursuing exchange during Trinity semester two, you will have a very long break over January which, circumstances permitting, allows you time to travel.

Course Availability
Explore the courses available at UQ by visiting their website and searching in their course catalogue. For a detailed list of popular courses at UQ for exchange students, please review the UQ Exchange Guide.

Most clinical health science courses (medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy, and vet science courses) are not available for exchange students.

Planning for Exchange
For information about accommodation, visa, and insurance requirements, please visit UQ’s website

Website(s) and Eligibility Resources
Visit University of Sydney’s website to learn more about the steps to apply for exchange and more information about the eligibility requirements.

Semester Dates

Semester 1: February – June

Semester 2: August – November

Review University of Sydney’s academic calendar for more information. Please note that semester dates in Australia are flipped compared to Trinity, however this will not affect your exchange. You will finish at Trinity in April/May and then have a shorter summer break before you begin your exchange. If pursuing exchange during Trinity semester two, you will have a very long break over January which, circumstances permitting, allows you time to travel.

Course Availability
View University of Sydney’s Course Catalogue, please note the prerequisites for each course. Course prerequisites and restrictions apply. Please review the academic considerations and restrictions by faculty.

While this exchange is open to students from most departments, there are many disciplines at the University of Sydney which have special admission requirements which may affect your acceptance into modules in your area of study.
For one semester, students typically enrol in four units of study (each valued at 6 credit points) to make up a workload of 24 credit points. For a one-year program, students will enrol in 48 credit points across two semesters.

Health Science: This exchange may be suitable for some Health Science students, please review prerequisites.

Law: The University of Sydney has a separate exchange agreement with the Law School and students should contact the Law School for the application to apply rather than applying for a place in the college-wide exchange.

Planning for Exchange
To prepare for your exchange at the University of Sydney, please review the information regarding cost of living, accommodation, visa and insurance requirements.

Website(s) and Eligibility Resources
Visit Monash University's website to learn more about Monash’s exchange programme and for more information about their eligibility requirements and life in Melbourne. Please follow all instructions related to “exchange students.”

Semester Dates

Semester 1 Begins: February

Semester 2 Begins: July

To view the complete list of important University dates, including teaching periods and exams, visit semester dates. Important dates for incoming exchange students to Monash University can also be found here.

Please note that semester dates in Australia are flipped compared to Trinity, however this will not affect your exchange. You will finish at Trinity in April/May and then have a shorter summer break before you begin your exchange. If pursuing exchange during Trinity semester two, you will have a very long break over January which, circumstances permitting, allows you time to travel.

Course Availability
As an exchange student at Monash, you can choose from a range of study options to suit your needs and interests. Please refer to Monash’s course catalogue to confirm prerequisites and requirements.

At Monash, degrees are called courses and subjects are called units. Students take a series of units as part of their course.

Planning for Exchange
For information about preparing for arrival, accommodation, visa, and insurance requirements, please visit Monash University’s website.

Website(s) and Eligibility Resources
Visit University of Technology Sydney’s (UTS) website to learn more about UTS’s exchange programme and for more information about their eligibility requirements.

Semester Dates

Autumn Session: February – June

Spring Session: July – November

To view the complete list of important University dates, including teaching periods and exams, visit semester dates and UTS’s academic calendar.

Please note that semester dates in Australia are flipped compared to Trinity, however this will not affect your exchange. You will finish at Trinity in April/May and then have a shorter summer break before you begin your exchange. If pursuing exchange during Trinity semester two, you will have a very long break over January which, circumstances permitting, allows you time to travel.

Course Availability
The Study Abroad and Exchange Subject and Academic information webpage provides an overview of and step by step guide on how to explore subjects at UTS. Students can find helpful resources and videos explaining how to use the subject guides, UTS Handbook and UTS Timetable.

Please review UTS’s comprehensive list of pre-approved subjects across most study areas. Subjects on this list are pre-approved by the faculties and do not require evidence of prior knowledge. Students are able to self enrol into the subject upon admittance to UTS. Students are strongly encouraged to find subjects in the pre-approved list before exploring other subject options.

Subjects from the following Programs are generally not available for Study Abroad students: Nursing; clinical and education placements; Midwifery; all Graduate Health subjects; Master of Clinical Psychology; MBA Executive; Chinese Medicine; Engineering internships. Animation and Media Arts Production have limited availability.

Visit UTS’s website for subject and academic information and the amount of credits required.

Planning for Exchange
To prepare for exchange at UTS, you must prepare for arrival by securing your required visa and attending orientation. You will also need to review accommodation options at UTS and utilise their student services for settling in and living in Sydney.

Website(s) and Eligibility Resources
Visit University of Western Australia’s (UWA) website to learn more about UTS’s exchange programme and for more information about their eligibility requirements.

Semester Dates

Semester 1: February – June

Semester 2: July – November

Please note that semester dates in Australia are flipped compared to Trinity, however this will not affect your exchange. You will finish at Trinity in April/May and then have a shorter summer break before you begin your exchange. If pursuing exchange during Trinity semester two, you will have a very long break over January which, circumstances permitting, allows you time to travel.

Course Availability

Subjects of study at UWA are referred to as units. The term 'course' at UWA refers to a degree program, e.g., Bachelor of Science.

You will require each relevant student office's (there may be more than one) approval for each unit you wish to take. The schools (faculties) will ensure you meet the prerequisites for each unit prior to your enrolment. Typically, most units are offered for a semester, but some must be taken for a full year.

Before selecting your units, read the description in the UWA Handbook and ensure that you meet any specific prerequisites for the units that interest you.

Please note, the UWA Student Exchange programme allows you to choose units from any school except in the areas of Medicine and Dentistry.

Planning for Exchange
Learn more about life at UWA and in Perth and prepare for arrival by reviewing accommodation options at UWA. UWA recommends applying for accommodation as soon as possible given the housing limitations in Perth.

Website(s) and Eligibility Resources
Visit the University of Wollongong’s website to learn more about their programmes of study and application requirements. The University has several campuses around the state of New South Wales with the main campus at Wollongong about 1.5 hours south of Sydney. Information about their other campuses can be found on their website.

Academic Requirements

Some subjects have prerequisites, please see University of Wollongong’s course finder to check requirements.

Semester Dates

Review University of Wollongong’s academic calendar to confirm semester dates.

Semester 1: Early February – May

Semester 2: July - November

Please note that semester dates in Australia are flipped compared to Trinity, however this will not affect your exchange. You will finish at Trinity in April/May and then have a shorter summer break before you begin your exchange. If pursuing exchange during Trinity semester two, you will have a long break until February which, circumstances permitting, allows you time to travel.

Course Availability

Course availability can be found on University of Wollongong’s course finder. Please note, some subjects have prerequisites. You can find prerequisites on every course page.

Courses (called ‘subjects’ at UOW) can be chosen from the full range of degree programs offered by the University, and studies can be undertaken across disciplines. Generally, Exchange students enrol in three or four subjects per session. To give yourself some flexibility with timetabling during enrolment, you should obtain approval in advance for five or six subjects per session.

Some faculties have restricted/closed subjects for study abroad and exchange students. Please refer to the Study Plan Guidelines and Restrictions for more information.

Planning for Exchange

Please visit the University of Wollongong’s webpage links for information about accommodation, cost of living, visa, and insurance information