Undertaking studies at another university

Can I take a subject at another university?

Answer ID 346 | Last updated on 19/03/2026 04.06 PM

You may be able to complete unit/s at another university and have them credited towards your course at UWA. You can study at an:

  • Australian institution (including an offshore campus) on an approved cross-institutional arrangement
  • Overseas institution on an approved Student Exchange or Study Abroad program

Your unit/s must be approved by your Student Advising Office prior to undertaking the study. Submit your application form and Unit Outlines for the units you wish to study to your Student Advising Office.

On completion of your cross-institutional, student exchange or study abroad program, you will need to submit a formal Academic Transcript from your host institution to your Student Advising Office for credit to be granted towards your UWA course.

Select 'I Want To Study A Unit At Another University' on our Enrolments webpage for further information on cross institutional study and Student Exchange/Study Abroad, including how to apply and application deadlines.

Note: Students undertaking cross-institutional, student exchange or study abroad units in their final semester may not be able to graduate at the next end-of-semester graduation ceremony. Students must be able to provide UWA with their official formal Academic Transcript from their Host Institution with finalised grades by the 'Course Requirements Completed' deadline advised by UWA Graduations.

Some Australian institutions will not have released their final results by the UWA deadline/s, and those students will not be able to attend the next end-of-semester graduation ceremony. Students may choose to graduate at the next available monthly in-absentia ceremony, or delay graduation to the following round.

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