Program Comparison
Selecting a program is a crucial step to your overseas study experience. Our programs vary in duration, terms, GPA required, year level availability, disciplinary and credit offered and time offered. It is important to fully understand your options to determine the right fit for you. Whether you are looking to study overseas for a few weeks, one semester or a whole year, we have programs that suit your needs.
Read our program comparison charts to understand your options.
Semester-length chart:
| Exchange | Year in Asia | Independent Learning Abroad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study Level | Undergraduates and Some Postgraduates | Undergraduates | Undergraduates, Postgraduates |
| Length | 1 Semester | 1 Year | 1 Semester to 2 Semesters (with approval) |
| Credits gained | Credit-bearing, usually 24 units | Credit-bearing, usually 48 units | Depends on approval |
| Tuition Fees | Pay tuition fees to ANU and study at partner universities | Pay tuition fees to ANU and participate in Year in Asia program offered by CAP | Pay to third party and apply directly to the university |
| Provider | ANU Global Programs | College of Asia and Pacific (CAP) | External Provider (you will have to source this yourself) |
Short-course options chart
| Other Short Courses | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Study Level | First-year Undergraduates | Undergraduates and Some Postgraduates | Undergraduates and Some Postgraduates |
Length | 3-6 weeks | 3-6 weeks | 3-6 weeks |
Credits gained | Credit-bearing -Usually 6 - 12 units | Credit-bearing - Usually 6 units | Credit-bearing - Usually 6 units |
Tuition fees | Depends on provider ad course selection - either pay tuition fees to ANU and study at partner universities or pay directly to other universities. See each course for detailed information.
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Provider | ANU Global Programs | ANU Global Programs and ANU Colleges | ANU Global Programs, ANU Colleges and external providers. |