Holmes Global Programs
We offer a range of activities, options, funding, and support for students from all backgrounds and degrees to gain international experience studying abroad during their degree.
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Course Overview
Our International Exchange & Study Abroad offers students the opportunity to study for 1 or 2 semesters. You can choose from a wide range of subjects, earning credits that are transferable to your home university. The program is open to students nominated by our partner universities on an exchange basis, as well as to independent applications who wish to join us (who will be required to pay tuition fees).
This program is designed to provide international students with an immersive experience in an international teaching and learning environment. Students will have the opportunity to reinterpret and reinforce their acquired knowledge and skills in a completely different social, cultural, and linguistic context, thereby enhancing their research and investigative capabilities in a globalised setting.
The program is tailored to meet the specific needs of students, allowing them to enjoy a study-abroad experience beyond coursework. It fosters a deep understanding of teaching and learning within the Australian higher education system, significantly improving students' critical thinking, analytical skills, self-confidence, and future employability. Additionally, students will fully grasp the concept of lifelong learning and develop independent study habits.
What You Will Study
Please contact us to learn about Holmes subject offerings in your chosen field.
Our Admissions team is here to help.
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Course Details
Achievements
Participants will:
- Receive Official Documentation
- ✔️ Unit Transcript
- ✔️ Program Completion Certificate
- ✔️ Credit transfer at their home university
- Academic Advancement Opportunities
- ✔️ Merit-based Scholarships: Outstanding achievers qualify for tuition reduction when applying for Holmes Institute's Master's programs
- ✔️ English Proficiency Gains: Average IELTS score improvement of 0.5- 1 band
- ✔️ Enhanced Academic Profile: Strengthened research capabilities and cultivated lifelong learning skills with multidimensional thinking
- Postgraduate Support
- ✔️ Faculty recommendation letters to bolster master's degree applications
- Global Competency Development
- ✔️ Significantly improved cross-cultural understanding and communication skills
- ✔️ Increased employability in international job markets
Explore Global Opportunities with Holmes
We offer a range of activities, options, funding, and support for students from all backgrounds and degrees to gain international experience studying abroad during their degree. We value international collaboration as central to enhancing global knowledge and developing global citizenship.
- International Exchange & Study Abroad (1 or 2 Semesters)
- Short term (5 weeks)
- English Languages (1-8 weeks) - Holmes Global English https://www.ohcenglish.com/
Key Dates
* Students interested in either International Exchange or Study Abroad Program are advised to prepare accordingly in advance.
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Entry Requirements
Independent Study Abroad Student Entry Requirements
First, check you meet our minimum entry requirements:
Academic requirements
- You should normally have completed at least one year of university study
- The minimum entry requirement is equivalent to a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.8 (out of 4.0). If a student's average is below this, they may still apply, but the Admissions team may request additional information.
- Please find more information in ‘What you will study – View the Unit Options’
English language requirements
- If English is not your first language, please provide evidence of your proficiency in English. We require a minimum IELTS level for each subject listed below:
- IELTS: Overall 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- PTE Academic: 46
- TOEFL iBT: 60–78
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): 169
- Equivalent level as determined by the Holmes English Placement Test.
International Exchange Student Entry Requirements
Once you have been nominated to us by your home university, we will send you full details on how to apply, along with the application form. This form will ask you to provide your personal information, previous qualifications and home university details.
You must also provide the following application documents:
- Current university transcript with GPA no lower than 70% (or equivalent).
- Copy of the photo-ID page of your passport
- If English is not your first language, please provide evidence of your proficiency in English. We require a minimum IELTS level for each subject listed below:
- IELTS: Overall 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- PTE Academic: 46
- TOEFL iBT: 60–78
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): 169
- Equivalent level as determined by the Holmes English Placement Test.
* If your IELTS level is 5.5, you can take a 10-week English Language course(EAP) to bring your English up to the required level.
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