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OUTBOUND STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION AND APPLICATION FORM

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WHAT IS STUDY ABROAD?

What do you understand about the concept “Study Abroad”

WHY STUDY ABROAD?- This is the best time of your life to study overseas. It is a window of great opportunity!- Broaden your horizon; it is an amazing & life changing experience!- Studying overseas makes you see your everyday world in a whole new light.- Students who study abroad return home with a more open minded perspective towards other cultures.- Grab the opportunity to learn a new language.- Enhance your employment prospects. In this globalized world there is a growing necessity for international

experience in the workplace.-

CATEGORIES OF OUTBOUND STUDY ABROAD

Student Exchange Programme:Exchange with University with MoU’sISEP Network

Summer/Winter School:U21Tubingen-SA programmeVU Amsterdam

Conference/Exhibitions:G20SIM GlobalGolden Key

Faculty-Led Programmes/Island Programmes/Group Study Abroad:EngineeringEducationFADAHealth Sciences etc.Management

GRADE CONVERSION SCALE

UJ grades Approximate equivalents:

In the US In the UK Europe The Netherlands

93.00% – 100.00% Passed with distinction A 1 16 – 20 8.5 – 10 A+

92.99% - 90.00% Passed with distinction A- 1 14 – 15.9 7.5 – 8 A

89.99% - 87.00% Passed with distinction B+ 2.1 12 – 13.9 7.5 – 8 A

86.88% - 83.00% Passed with distinction B 2.2 12 – 13.9 7 B+

82.99% - 80.00% Passed with distinction B- 7 B+

79.99% - 77.00% Passed with distinction C+ 7 B+

76.99% - 73.00% Passed C 3 8 – 9.9 6.5 B

72.99% - 70.00% Passed C- 6 C

69.99% - 67.00% Passed D+ 5.5 D

66.99% - 63.00% Passed D 1 – 5 Fail

62.99% - 60.00% Passed D-

59.99% - 00.00% Failed F Fail Fail

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APPLICATION FOR OUTBOUND MOBILITYWHAT IS ON OFFER?

- Assistance in applying to partner Universities- Assistance in applying for a visa- Fee waiver tuition with partner universities- Semester long programmes i.e. ISEP etc.- Summer/Winter School Programmes U21 etc.

COMPULSARY REQUIREMENTS?

- A solid academic record with an overall average of 65%- A letter of approval from your Faculty stating credit will be awarded in the case of a semester long programme- At least one year remaining at the University of Johannesburg as a student upon your return- A valid passport- Unless stated otherwise, sufficient funding available in order to sustain yourself while living abroad.- You need to meet the admission requirement set by the partner University e.g. language proficiency etc.- Proof of inoculations and general state of health declaration from Campus Health or health care provider of your

choice

HOW DO I APPLY? Complete the application form available at the International Office and submit the following:- Completed application form, budget documentation and travel documentation; (please note! Under no

circumstances will handwritten or scanned application forms be accepted)- Official bank statement;- 1 Passport size photo;- Visa application requirement;- Comprehensive CV;- Official Academic Transcripts (Certified copy)- Identification pages of your passport (Certified copy)- ID (Certified copy)- Letter of motivation/personal statement on why you would like to participate in an exchange programme/summer

school.- A letter of approval from your (Faculty & HOD)- Visa (flights will only be booked upon receipt of Visa) (Certified copy)

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

- Have you filled in all the forms and provided all the information required?- Have you looked at websites of the partner universities, are you being proactive in finding information?- Remember you pay your fees & register as per normal to the University of Johannesburg during your time overseas.- After a completed application has been submitted, it will evaluated and short listed. Candidates will be interviewed

to finalize the selection process.

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APPLICATION FOR OUTBOUND MOBILITY(ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED)

Institution/Country you are applying to:

Principal Faculty at UJ:

UJ Student no:

Current Year of Study: Year of Exchange:

Principal field of study during Exchange:

Email: Contact number:

Title: Initials:

Surname | Last Name: Date of birth:

Passport number: (dd/mm/yyyy)

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION IN YOUR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION:- Official Academic Transcripts (Certified copy)- Identification pages of your passport (Certified copy)- ID (Certified copy)- Letter of motivation/personal statement on why you would like to participate in an exchange programme.- A letter of approval from your (Faculty/HOD)- Comprehensive CV- Proof of inoculations and general state of health declaration from Campus Health or health care provider of your

choice- 1 Passport size photo- Proof of registration and UJ financial statement- Visa (flights will only be booked upon receipt of Visa) (Certified copy)

Departure date: Start date: Return date: (dd/mm/yyyy)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS- The successful applicant would have to be in possession of a passport valid for up to six months after returning to

South Africa.- The successful applicant would need to be in possession of a valid study permit/visa to register at the partner

university.- A solid academic record with an average of 65%,- You need to meet the admission requirement set by the partner university e.g. language proficiency etc.- Application Deadlines: Semester 1: 15 August Semester 2: 15 February ISEP Semester 1: 31 July ISEP Semester 2: 31 January Summer School: (3 month before start of the programme)

PLEASE NOTE! SHOULD THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION NOT BE MET, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DECLINE THE APPLICATION!

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ACADEMIC INFORMATIONVisit the relevant universities website and list all the courses that you intend to follow (maximum of 4 courses per semester). (Please note that course selection is subject to the course offering and approval from relevant departments/faculty at UJ).

Subject Name Subject Code Department Faculty

Number of credits needed during semester (please indicate USA or ECTS):

Time period Tick appropriate box Time period Tick appropriate box

Semester 1 (Feb-June) Full year (Feb-Nov)

Semester 2 (July-Nov) Full year (July-June)

Summer School Conference/Summit

PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname | Last Name: Initials:

Full Names:

Title: Gender:

Nationality: Residential address:

Tel:

Cell:

E-mail:

Other contact details:

CONTACT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY (PARENTS OR GUARDIAN)

Surname | Last Name: Initials:

Full Names: Title:

Relationship to you:

Postal address:

Tel: Fax:

E-mail:

Comments:

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DECLARATION OF HEALTH/DISABILITY SUPPORT

What is you present state of health?

(PLEASE ATTACH REPORT FROM HEALTH CARE PROVIDER)

Name any other illness, sensory or physical disability you suffer from:

I the undersigned have read, understand and accept this agreement, I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the details in this application form are correct.

Signature: Date:

OFFICIAL USE

Approved: Not Approved:

Mrs L du Plessis:Manager: Study Abroad Date:

Mr L Malefo:Director: Study Abroad Date:

Additional Comments:

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OUTBOUND MOBILITY BUDGET ALLOCATION

Surname | Last Name: Initials:

Name: Title:

STIPEND:

Subsistence (R2200 per month)

Visa/Medical Tests

Medical Insurance

Books/Supplies

Transport

TOTAL STIPEND:

AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO STUDENT:

Flights

Registration

Accommodation

TOTAL COST:

Approved: Not Approved:

Mrs L du Plessis:Manager: Study Abroad Date:

Dr Mekgwe:Executive Director: Internationalisation

Date:

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