Independent Study Abroad
Independent Study Abroad
Independent Study Abroad (ISA) programs lets you pursue an overseas experience to meet your academic and professional requirements in instances where Semester Exchange is not an option.
The Independent Study Abroad program allows you to study one semester or one year at an overseas institution that does not have an exchange agreement with Monash.
Independent Study Abroad is only an option if you're studying a very specific degree where a tailored experience will increase your chances of getting a job in a related field, help you make industry specific connections, or connect you with specialist international academics who can help you further your study.
| Information sheet | |
|---|---|
| Language of Instruction | English, varies by location |
| Program Duration | 1 semester, 2 semesters |
| Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Eligibility requirements can be found here. |
| Minimum Result Required | 60% WAM |
| Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia, Monash Malaysia |
How does it work?
You are required to make all of your own arrangements. Monash Abroad and your faculty can provide general advice on whether Independent Study Abroad might be appropriate for you, however you will not receive any program-specific assistance.
You will apply to and pay tuition fees directly to the host institution or program provider. To receive credit, travel insurance and funding for your Independent Study Abroad program, your participation must be approved by both your faculty and Monash Abroad.
You will be enrolled by your faculty in Study Abroad (‘SA’) unit codes. These codes are used for approved study at non-partner institutions and ensure that you are not charged Monash tuition fees.
For all successfully completed units abroad, your grades will transfer as SFR – Satisfied Faculty Requirement. Therefore, as your units will be pass or fail, you cannot transfer your actual grades to your Monash transcript.
Where can I go and what can I learn?
Opportunities include the semester ACICIS programs in Indonesia where you could study International Relations at Parahyangan University or Indonesian Business Law at Indonesian Islamic University. Specific semester experiences are also possible at institutions not currently supported through an exchange agreement.
Minimum eligibility requirements
Please refer to our webpage for the minimum eligibility requirements. Please note that there are slightly different requirements depending on if you are a undergraduate or a postgraduate student. Make sure that you carefully read through the information and ensure that you meet the requirements that are applicable to you.
Host Institution Requirements
In addition to meeting Monash Abroad's minimum eligibility requirements, you must ensure that you meet any additional entry requirements as set by your chosen host institution.
Health and insurance
When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. This will provide cover to and from your study abroad program.
Funding
For information about funding available to support study abroad overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
Important notes
Please consult with the relevant International Education Coordinator (IEC) for your host country prior to commencing an application by emailing us here.
To begin your application and study plan, click the button below.