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Category: Global Exchange

With UTS Global Exchange, you can study overseas at a UTS partner university for one or two sessions – and get credit back to your UTS degree.

With over 240 exchange partners in over 40 countries, Global Exchange is your chance to explore the world, and gain skills and experiences that will make you a confident and adaptable global citizen.

  • Waseda University, Japan

    I don’t really like taking photos of myself, so you won’t see my face in any of these photos. However, a majority of the photos I have taken are either food or sceneries, which I consider to be beautiful to look at.

  • Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, Italy

    I recently moved to Venice, Italy at the beginning of September for exchange. Since moving here, I have completely fallen in love with the city and everything to do with it. Academic life I have used free electives for my exchange. I am currently taking Italian language classes which I would highly recommend to anyone…

  • My new life in Manchester

    I’ve spent the last 6 weeks settling into my new life in Manchester. The city is so alive with history and culture, and I’ve loved exploring its different neighbourhoods and areas. Personal favourites include Ancoats and the Northern Quarter, which are so full of life and bustling with young creatives, with lots of great coffee…

  • Lots to do and lots to see in sunny Barcelona

    For the last five months I have had the privilege of studying law at UPF. As my time draws to a close in sunny Barcelona, I would love to give you some of my hard-earned wisdom! Academic Life at UPF My Subjects UPF operates on a trimester model – as part of my exchange took…

  • My exchange semester at Maastricht University

    Hoi Hoi! My name is Hayley, and I have spent my exchange semester at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. The city is a perfect size, with the charm of a small town but endless surprises, great restaurants and a vibrant student scene. The exchange program is well organised and living at the exchange dedicated accommodation,…

  • Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), Global Exchange

    I am currently studying Chinese Languages at Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT). The coursework contains 20 hours of classes a week focusing on improving Mandarin proficiency in all areas including listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The coursework also includes regular homework assignments helping us reinforce our in-class learning. In addition to homework, midterms and…

  • Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada

    Hey, I’m Orlando! I’m studying a Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Media Business & Strategic Communication. I’m currently on exchange in Toronto, Canada at TMU! I’m about halfway through the semester and am loving the broad range of opportunities I have here, in particular the ability to go travelling. I visited Whistler on the way…

  • Sports in the US!

    Sport over here is MENTAL! Not only are there sporting matches for almost every sport you can think of, but they’re all free and there is a massive culture behind it. Every sport game I’ve gone to has the most thrilling atmosphere and it has for sure been one of the best parts of exchange.…

  • Academic Life in Japan

    Because I study in FEIT (Faculty of Engineering & IT), there are not too many options to take direct equivalents overseas, so I am using my free electives to take some subjects for fun! I think exchange is the best place to use up your free electives, you definitely won’t regret it! At Kansai Gaidai…

  • Global Exchange in Asia

    New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant recipients from Spring 2023 and Autumn 2024