application information

There is one application for students applying to a Gies Global semester study abroad program. You will be matched with a program of best fit. You are able to list your location preferences on your application. Click the button above to start an application.

Information:

You will receive an email from UNSW with the application instructions within a week of nominations. Nominations are made in late March for fall participants and early October for spring participants. You should complete the application within a few days of receiving the application instructions. This will ensure you will be accepted in time to receive the acceptance package to begin making travel and housing arrangements. If you need your UIUC transcript, remember it was uploaded to the documents section of your UIUC study abroad application.

After completing your application, an email will be sent stating you have submitted your application and they will provide more housing information in this email. Once accepted (this can take up to two or three weeks), you will be asked to accept your offer and within a week of accepting, you’ll be emailed the Confirmation of Acceptance with further instructions.

UNSW Requirements:

• Must be a UIUC student enrolled in the Gies College of Business when applying

• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0

• Completed at least one year of course work on the UIUC campus (or one semester for off campus transfer students) 

• Strongly recommended that students in their last semester not participate because graduation will be delayed

Deadline:

• Fall Semester: February 1st 

• If applying for both Fall and Spring options on application: February 1st

• Spring Semester :

  • Spring only (Early Access): February 1st

  • Additional rounds: June 15th and September 1st

  • Any remaining spots for Spring programs after the February 1st deadline will be open for the June 15th deadline. If available, they will also be open for the September 1st deadline.

• Note: Study abroad slots for each location are given out first in the Fall. Any remaining slots will be given in the Spring semester. If location is your top priority, we recommend applying for the Fall semester.