The university encourages student exchanges among participating exchange partners. International students who would like to come to USP as an exchange student must contact their home university first to find out whether their university is a part of USP’s exchange programme.

If your university is not a USP exchange partner, then you can still come to USP, but as a Study Abroad student.

Note: your nomination to be placed at USP as an “Exchange Student” should be communicated via your Home University directly, to USP International Office.

*If you have already been confirmed a placement by your Home University as an Exchange student – please follow the Admission Process.

Ever thought of broadening your knowledge and learning about new cultures at a foreign university?

Here’s you chance to find out how via the USP Exchange Programme!

What is USP Exchange Programme?

It an opportunity extended by USP to its 12 regional member country students to study abroad for one semester with any of its partner university. It is a partially sponsored programme.

USP students are able to study at any exchange partner university for a semester while gaining the credits for their USP Programme. Tuition fee is waived for students by the partner university.

The USP exchange programme is applicable to Undergraduate Degree Level students only.

Universities open for Semester 2, 2023 placement!

NOTE: currently placements to ONLY Australia is open.

Australia

• Macquarie University, Sydney
• Victoria University Melbourne
• Deakin University, Melbourne
• James Cook University , Townsville
• University of South Australia, Adelaide

USP’s Exchange partner universities;

ISEP Exchange

In addition to the exchange partnerships aboves, USP is also a member of the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), which is based in the USA and has over 300 members in the USA and 41 other countries.

*Please enquire with the International Office for more information on ISEP exchange and the placements availability with each university.

Eligibility Criteria for Application

• Be a current registered Undergraduate student at USP
• Have a GPA of 3.0 and above
• Must have completed at least first semester of studies at USP
• Must have at least ONE semester remaining at USP after completion of the mobility
• No disciplinary records or account holds
• Must be a regional student (citizen of one of the USP’s 12 member countries)

Cost – Who pays for what

How to apply

1. There is a set of 5 forms to be completed to apply for the programme;
   *you will find the forms at the end of this page

• • Application form
  • Exchange Cross Credit form
    

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    • • In this process you have to find matching courses.
        • • List the USP courses (at least 5 courses) that you intend to do at your chosen host university and then find the courses from the HOST university’ website that best matches with your USP courses.
          • Once you find matching courses, then you have to print the course outlines or syllabi from the host universities website & make an appointment to discuss your options with your respective USP course coordinators.
          • Only your Course Coordinators/Head of School(s) can review the courses and endorse the form with approval.
          • You must get at least 4-6 courses approved.

        
        *YOU WILL FIND MATCHING COURSE INFORMATION TOWARDS THE END OF THIS PAGE
        
        Note: If you are applying for two or more programmes/schemes, you will need to print the Exchange cross credit form (one for each scheme), and seek approval for minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 courses. All Exchange course credit forms must accompany your USP Exchange Application

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  • Unique Personal Statement – write a statement of about 500-1000 words
  • Personal Reference Form – has to be filled by someone from community, work colleague, religious group, etc who has known you for at least 3 years
  • Academic Reference Form – has to be filled by one for your USP lecture/tutor who has taught you for at least one semester

Points to Note

• Ensure you meet the application criteria
• Read the Exchange application carefully to identify what all you will need to complete your application on time
• Determine the USP courses you will be taking in the semester you plan to study abroad.
• Research host universities of your choice and courses that may transfer back to your USP programme
• If you have difficulties finding courses at the host universities, you may contact USP International on email: international@usp.ac.fj for assistance.

USP Exchange Deadline Date

(Placements to Partner universities in Australia is open).

Application forms

• Who Can Apply
• ISEP Exchange – About ISEP Exchange and Find a Program
• Download the personal reference form
• Download the academic reference form
• Download the cross credit form
• Download the USP Exchange Application Form
• Download the unique personal statement

*Submit your application to International Office, CELT building, 1st Floor

Links to Finding Courses

• Macquarie University
• Deakin University

Universities currently not available for placements:

• University of Guelph
• Simon Fraser University
• University of Hawaii, Manoa
• Victoria University Wellington
• University of Laval

Course Matching Table

Note: this sections outlines the courses taken by outbound exchange students previously. It is for your reference purposes only and not a guarantee that you will get approval on the corresponding units. Your courses are to be approved by your respective Heads of School.

What is Inter-Campus Mobility?

Inter-Campus Mobility (ICM) programme is an opportunity designed to exchange USP’s member country students amongst other regional campuses for one semester to give the USP students a holistic study experience.

USP regional students are able to study from USP’s other regional campuses for a semester. ICM is applicable to Undergraduate Degree Level students only and is a partially funded programme.

Campuses Open for Placement – Semester 2, 2023

• Kiribati                             – Samoa
• Marshall Islands            – Tuvalu
• Solomon Islands            – Vanuatu

Eligibility Criteria for Application

• Be a current registered Undergraduate student at USP
• Have a GPA of 3.0 and above
• Must have completed at least first semester of studies at USP
• Must have at least ONE semester remaining at USP after completion of the mobility
• No disciplinary records or account holds
• Must be a regional student (citizen of one of the USP’s 12 member countries)

Cost – Who pays for what

How to apply

1. There is a set of 5 forms to be completed to apply for the programme;

• • Inter-Campus Mobility (ICM) Application Form
  • ICM Course Selection Sheet
  • ICM Unique Personal Statement – a statement of about 500-1000 words
  • ICM Personal Reference Form – has to be filled by someone from community, work colleague, religious group, etc who has known you for at least 3 years
  • ICM Academic Reference Form – has to be filled by one for your USP lecture/tutor who has taught you for at least one semester

Application Deadline

Contact: international@usp.ac.fj for more information

Ph: 3232865