Semester Exchange - University of Tennessee

Semester Exchange - University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is a public research institution in the thriving modern city of Knoxville and is the flagship campus for the state school. With more than 360 undergraduate programs on offer, you will study alongside 22,000 peers from various corners of the United States and the world and are sure to have a large variety of classes to choose from. If you're into athletics, then you'll enjoy living in the seventh best college football town in the U.S. If you enjoy outdoor activities, then you can explore the 1,200 km of hiking trails in the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park or bike alongside the Tennessee river. There's also a lot to do on campus as well. UTK boasts more than 500 clubs and student organisations that you can get involved in, and where you can meet new people and make unforgettable memories.

Country

United States of America

Type of Program

Exchange

Level of Study

Undergraduate

Length of Program

5 months

Program Dates

Fall Semester: August - December
Spring Semester: January - May

Language of Instruction

English

Travel Grant

$800

WAM Requirement 

60

Course Information

Academic Information

Course Catalog

Timetable

Courses are limited in Advertising, Sociology, Psychology, Education and Business.

Accommodation

University of Tennessee Housing

Exchange students are required to live on-campus at Clement Hall

UTK ActivitiesUTK Student Organisations
Program CostEstimated program costs can be found here
Please do not make any payments to UTK until you arrive there and attend the Orientation Session

Exchange Student Website

UTK Exchange Website

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following:

  • Macquarie Abroad General Eligibility Criteria
  • Sufficient proof of funding for US Visa (varies by university, approximately $8,000-10,000 USD)
  • Nomination from Macquarie University
  • English language proficiency for non-native speakers
  • Review the course information and restricted courses to check it is suitable for your degree progression at Macquarie University

How to Apply

Applicants must complete an online Application form. You'll need to include:

Your personal details, One University preference, It should take around 2 - 3 minutes to complete an application.

Important notes:

Application Fee and Payment Options: For all exchange programs (semester and short term), there is a compulsory application fee. For more information and payment options please refer to the Payment Website.

Insurance: It is a requirement of the exchange program that all students must purchase their own travel insurance to cover them for the duration of their entire journey overseas. More information will be given to students upon acceptance.

Program Costs: You remain enrolled at Macquarie University and continue to pay your tuition fees to Macquarie University. As an exchange student you pay no tuition fees to host university. However, you must also always be prepared for unexpected expenses, and should consider how you will be dealing with the expenses of your exchange before you leave your home country. Prior to departure, you will need to save sufficient funds to cover all of your expenses for the duration of your exchange. Some costs to consider include: airfares, students visa (if required), travel health insurance, accommodation, food, additional travel, entertainment, textbooks, incidental expense. If you wish to work while you are away, it is important to note that work rights for international students vary from country to country. For further information about your visa restrictions please contact the consulate or embassy of your host country.


*Disclaimer: Macquarie University does not ensure the quality or reputation of activities run externally, should students choose to undertake these activities they take on the full risk and responsibility. All students need to undertake their own risk assessment before departure, considering wisely their personal health and safety risks. Ultimately participation in these activities is at the students’ risk.

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Summary
It is is a public sun-grant and land-grant university headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. UT’s Carnegie Classification is “Research University” (very high research activity). Most undergraduates are full-time, and admission is selective with a fairly low transfer-in rate. Admission to graduate and professional programs is also competitive. Graduate offerings include master’s, doctoral, and professional programs that focus both on research and practice. Nationally ranked programs, as well as our partnerships with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, are among UT’s unique characteristics.

Area of study
Business; Engineering and IT; Environment; Health and medical sciences; Media, creative arts, and communication; Science; Society, history and languages

Eligibility
Has a GPA requirement

Tags
Macquarie, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Agriculture, Nursing, Social works, Engineering, Business administration, Art, Exchange, Tennessee, US

Benefits
Travel Grant

Value
$800

Phone
No phone entered

Email
mi.exchange@mq.edu.au

Apply URL
https://students.mq.edu.au/experience/travel-while-studying/apply

Level of study
Undergraduate

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