All formalised sponsored overseas programs award academic credit. However, do not assume you will be granted credit for your particular course. You must negotiate your study program with your course coordinator prior to your overseas study. After you've been accepted as an exchange student, you will receive a 'Subject Equivalence Form'. The cost of living overseas depends on the country.
Big cities are generally more expensive than smaller towns.
After you've decided which program meets your needs, get together an accurate idea of how much your time abroad is going to cost. Be sure to find out what the program's fees do not cover. 7 Think about a scholarship As a key element in its 'Internationalisation of the Curriculum' policy, the University has made a commitment to increasing the number of students who spend a semester abroad. The International Scholarship Scheme is a major initiative by the University to encourage students to gain international experience. The international experience is not limited to studying for one semester in a university in another country.