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What is an Exchange Program?

Exchange programs are an affordable way for UNT students to study abroad.  Students to attend a designated partner university and are taught by their professors, but pay UNT tuition and fees to UNT just as if they were taking the classes at UNT.

Exchange students are fully enrolled at the partner university, so UNT students take classes alongside local students and typically live in university accommodations.  This program type allows for a greater cultural immersion and aids in language acquisition for those taking classes in another language.  There is an exchange coordinator at UNT and one at the partner university to assist students.  

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Application Process

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply to and participate in this exchange program with the University of Dundee students must:

• Be a Junior or higher classification by start of the program (can be a Sophomore at time of application);
• Have completed at least one semester at UNT prior to going abroad;
• Have at least one semester remaining at UNT after the program;
• Have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at UNT at time of application;
• Be in good conduct standing at UNT at time of application until departure for program.

UNT Exchange Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines to apply to the UNT Study Abroad Office to be selected and nominated as an exchange student.

• Academic Year Application Deadline: February 1
• Fall Application Deadline: February 1
• Spring Application Deadline: September 1

Next Steps

1. View Start Your Study Abroad Journey and follow the steps.
2. After your application has been reviewed by the UNT Study Abroad Office, the application will be approved or denied.  Notifications will be sent via email to the UNT email address on file for the student.  Keep in mind there are a certain number of spaces available per semester per exchange program. 
3. Should a student be selected, the student will receive instructions from the UNT Exchange Coordinator (StudyAbroad.Exchanges@unt.edu) on the next steps to take to apply to partner institution and information related to pre-departure preparations.

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Partner University

The University of Dundee is an established university with a progressive and dynamic outlook. Never complacent, they constantly strive to build on our achievements: investing in excellent facilities, pushing the boundaries of research and developing new ways of e-learning. 

The university is home to more than 17,000 students, 25% of whom are from outside the UK. Dundee is also one of the highest ranked UK universities in the International Student Barometer, an annual measure of student satisfaction. 
 

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Location

Dundee, Scotland

Dundee is located on the east coast of Scotland, one hour north of Edinburgh, on the banks of the beautiful River Tay. It is surrounded by magnificent scenery from mountains and lochs to miles of coastline. Amazing Scottish wilderness is a short journey away from our bustling city center. Dundee is the 4th largest city in Scotland and has a population of around 150,000.

The University’s city campus is located at the heart of Dundee’s with a host of excellent cafés, restaurants, galleries and museums within a 10 minute walk. The award winning Rep Theatre is found next to the University campus and is home to Scotland’s only full-time acting ensemble and the Scottish Dance Theatre.

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Academic Matters

Calendar

Academic Year: September - May
Fall Semester: September - December
Spring Semester: January - May

View the University of Dundee Academic Calendar.

Academic Pre-Approval of Study Abroad Credits

Students often ask how they know what courses taken abroad will count as back at UNT.  During the study abroad application phase at UNT, students will have access to the "Academic Pre-Approval Form for Study Abroad."

1. Students should identify a minimum of eight (8) classes per semester they intend to be abroad.  That would be four (4) classes they are interested in taking plus four (4) back up course choices.
2. Print out the course syllabi for the selected courses.
3. Populate the Academic Pre-Approval Form with the course number and title (e.g. AMSE201 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I) and the number of credit the host institution indicates the course is worth (e.g. 3 credits).
4. Contact your Academic Advisor regarding instructions on obtaining pre-approval of course work. 
5. Obtain College Dean's signature.
6. Sign form.
9. Return original form to UNT Study Abroad Office.

Required Course Load

UNT students participating on an UNT exchange are required to maintain full-student status both at UNT and while abroad for the duration of the exchange.  This means the UNT Study Abroad Office will enroll participating students in 12 hours of credit in the EXCH 3000 course for undergraduate students or 9 hours of credit in the EXCH 5000 course for graduate students.  

Dundee uses SCQF credits. 60 SCQF credits is considered full time status. 

Grading Scale / Credit System 

SCQF Credit Value	UNT Equivalent Credit Value
4	1
10	3
20	5
30	8
60	15

View the UNT Exchange Grade Conversion Chart for detailed information on how your grades will transfer to UNT. 

Course Registration

UNT Courses
The UNT Study Abroad Office will enroll students in the EXCH course.  While abroad, UNT students will also be enrolled for a minimum of 12 hours of UNT equivalent credit as determined by the students' completed academic for pre-approval for study abroad credit form.

Available Courses

Courses offered to UNT Exchange students are: Accountancy and Finance, Anatomical Sciences, Art and Philosophy, Civil Engineering, Computing Studies, Economic Studies, Electronic Engineering, English, Forensic Anthropology, Graphic Design, History, Illustration, Interior Design, Jewelry and Metal Design, Mathematics, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Textile Design. 

View more information regarding the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design.

Transcripts

Grades from the exchange term will be transferred back to UNT and applied to students' ongoing cumulative GPA as transfer credit, meaning the grades do not factor into the students' ongoing UNT GPA.  However, grades from exchange programs cannot be posted to a student's UNT academic record until the host institution has sent the official transcript to the UNT Study Abroad Office (University of North Texas / 1155 Union Circle #310210 /  Denton, TX USA 76201).

Once the UNT Study Abroad Office receives the foreign transcript, a Study Abroad Advisor will complete a transcript evaluation and forward this to the UNT Registrar's Office for posting. Students will also receive an email that their transcript is available for pickup from the UNT Study Abroad Office. This copy is for the student to keep. The UNT Registrar’s Office should post the transfer credits to the student's academic record within 7-10 business days.  Once the student is able to log into their MyUNT portal and view the transferred hours, the student should:

• Schedule a meeting with their major advisor.
• Download a copy of their academic pre-approval for the program from the UNT Study Abroad Portal.
• Bring the pre-approval form and Dundee transcript to the major advisor to have the credits properly applied in order to have their degree program completion requirements updated.

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Accommodations

The University of Dundee offers a wide array of accommodation from flats to villas.

Accommodation is either located directly on university campus or less than a mile away.  Because the university campus is so close to the city center, most of the accommodation is just a 10 minute walk to the main shopping area. The student accommodation have been built so that students have a modern, safe and well equipped place to work, rest, and make friends. The 900 single rooms on campus and over 400 across the road provide the perfect environment for students. The complexes comprise approximately 50 self-contained flats (each flat has its own kitchen and dining space) for between five and ten residents. Bedrooms are all single occupancy and are sized approximately 13 or 15 sq.m. (including the en-suite facilities). Kitchens are equipped with cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave and kettle.

The following items are not supplied in any of the residences: crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, cooking utensils, bed sheets, pillow, blankets etc, but are available locally at low prices. Each complex has a coin-operated laundry available for all residents.

View University of Dundee housing information.

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Passport and Visa Information

It is each student’s responsibility to obtain a passport and determine whether a visa is necessary for travel to any countries visited while traveling to and during this program. Limited information may be provided by the UNT Study Abroad Office and/or partner organizations/institutions. Where visas are required, failure to obtain a visa may result in your inability to participate and, ultimately, your withdrawal from the program, subject to the terms of the Withdrawal Policy.

• If you need assistance securing a U.S. Passport, visit the UNT U.S. Passport Acceptance Office.
• SAO recommends traveling on a passport that will remain valid for at least six months after the program return date.  
• General visa information.
• Visa information specific to United Kingdom.
• Visa requirements for non U.S. citizens may differ from those for U.S. citizens. Non-U.S. citizens are advised to contact the Study Abroad Office and begin independently researching the visa requirements as soon as possible.

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Accessibility

Individuals with disabilities may find accessibility and accommodation in one or more of this program’s locations very different from what you find in the United States. Although UNT cannot guarantee the accessibility of all program sites, students with disabilities can and do study abroad. Upon request, the UNT Study Abroad Office can provide information about the availability of accommodations and accessible facilities on the specific program and can help you determine whether this program can meet your accommodation needs.

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Cost

$100 UNT Study Abroad Application Fee: Payable as part of the study abroad application process. Non-refundable.

$200 UNT Study Abroad Confirmation Charge: Payable as part of the study abroad application process. Non-refundable.

UNT Tuition will be the same tuition rates for the term that you are participating in an Exchange Program.

View BUDGET SHEET for detailed information.

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Funding

Studying abroad is an investment in your future, which requires careful planning and management. However, the personal, academic, and professional rewards that you will gain from this experience will last a lifetime. You should carefully consider costs, budgets and financing when selecting and preparing for your experience abroad. If you have questions at any step of the process, we encourage you to reach out to the Study Abroad Exchange Advisors for guidance.

Steps to Financing Your Study Abroad Program

1. View the program budget sheet to find a breakdown of program expenses.
2. Attend a Study Abroad 101 to learn more about funding opportunities.
3. Consider your Financial Aid options.
4. Search and Apply for Scholarships and Grants.
5. Meet with a Money Coach to better understand your financial aid package and develop your funding plan.

Featured Funding Opportunities

• SAO IEF Scholarship & SAO Travel Grant
• Gilman Scholarship
• Fund for Education Abroad Scholarships
• View other scholarships for Study Abroad

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Applying to Study Abroad

Ready to start your study abroad journey? Learn the process. An "Apply" button will appear at the top of this page when the application period opens for this program. Before you begin an application, you may preview application documents.