Program details
- Host institution: Aarhus University (AU)
- Program dates:
- Term 1: 02 July – 19 July 2019
- Term 2: 22 July – 09 August 2019
- NOTE: Dates vary depending on course (see course details below)
- Availability: up to 20 RMIT students (from all locations)
AU Summer University is Aarhus University’s summer school and takes place at one of Denmark's top universities. The program consists of a broad variety of courses, taught in English at Bachelor’s or Master’s level, within the fields of: Arts, Business and Economics, Media and Communication, Social Science and Law, Health, Science and Technology. See
here for more information about the program, including its Social program.
Eligibility
- RMIT Vietnam postgraduate (coursework) students approved via study plans (see Application process below)
Academic / course details at Aarhus
AU offer vast range of courses (over 90!) over a range of disciplines including:
- Business Economics and Management
- E.G: Behavioural Corporate Finance 10ECT
- E.G: Bank Stress Testing
- Law and Political Science
- E.G: Civil Law in the Digital Single Market 10ECT
See the
2019 preliminary course list or the
AU Summer University website to search for specific courses.
When searching for courses be aware of:
- Course start and end dates. RMIT students cannot take courses at AU which conflict with standard semesters (unless they are not studying that semester)
- ECTS credit weighting. You need at least 10ECTS to get 12 RMIT credit points
- Courses must be PGRD
- Some courses will be competitive! Select more than one course to avoid disappointment!
Note: course offerings may be subject to change at the partner.
Academic credit at RMIT
This is an opportunity for you to gain credit for your degree during the RMIT mid-semester break.
- The exact credit will need to be discussed with your RMIT Program Coordinator. You will need to complete a study plan as part of your application as per the application process below.
- 10 ECT credits is usually considered equivalent to 12 RMIT credit points
NOTE: this program is part of a reciprocal exchange agreement; if selected you will enrol into
EXTL placeholder courses for which you will pay tuition fees to RMIT.
Program cost
| Tuition fees |
| These continue to be paid to RMIT (under current fee arrangement) |
- Fees will be charged in line with the amount of credit approved. Expect to pay the same for a 12 credit point course as you would here
- See more information about RMIT fees here
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| Program costs |
These are costs charged by the host uni for any associated costs like field trips, university social events etc
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| Living and travel expenses |
| Everything else! Travel and day-to-day costs varies depending on the country and how much you want to see / do. |
- Flights
- Host country visa (if applicable)
- Personal expenditure
- See this website for a comparison about the cost of living at your destination
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** Travel insurance:
Students on approved overseas activities receive complimentary travel insurance (
policy number: 41443), although you may require additional cover depending on your circumstances. For more detailed information, please refer
here
Accommodation
AU Housing will assist international Summer University students to find a place to stay during the course.
Application and selection process
- Academic Approval: your RMIT School-approved study plan. (See here for more information about seeking study plan approval.)
- A statement of purpose about why you want to participate in this program and how it will benefit you personally and academically.
STEP 3: Successful applicants will then be nominated to the host institution
STEP 4: If nominated, you will then be contacted by the Global Experience Office, who will advise you about the next stage of your application. You will need to complete an application to the host institution by 1 April 2019
RMIT contacts
Global Mobility RMIT Vietnam
Email: mobility@rmit.edu.vn
Contact (for Mobi enquiries)
If you have any questions, please contact us via the
RMIT Connect portal.
