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What you'll need to do to complete your overseas experience and stay involved when you return.
- Getting credit for your overseas study
- Staying connected
Getting credit for your overseas study
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If you completed exchange you'll need to submit your transcript to the University of Sydney once you have it.
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At the end of your studies abroad you’ll receive a transcript for your studies.
This will either be sent straight to us from your host university, or to you, in which case you’ll need to submit it to us in the correct format. Some host universities require students to request their transcript be sent to them – so it’s a good idea to check the transcript processes of your host university before you leave.
Submitting your transcript to us
You’ll need to upload your transcript through your exchange application in Sydney Student so that we can process your results (go to My requests > Upload transcript).
For transcripts in a foreign language, arrange for the transcript to be officially translated into English by an organisation such as the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters.
For transcripts in English, arrange for a Justice of the Peace to certify the transcript.
Results for your overseas study
We’ll then email you to let you know we’ve updated your University of Sydney record with the results from your exchange.
You can view the results by logging in to Sydney Student and going to My Studies > Assessments > Course results.
Your overseas study will appear as generic exchange units of study, rather than the specific units you studied.
The results will appear as either:
- Satisfied requirements (SR)
- Failed requirements (FR)
- Discontinue – fail (DF)
See our Guide to grades for more information about what these results mean.
We’ll also let you know in the email what credit you’ve received for your study.
What happens next
If the approved credit matches the credit approved in your conditional credit approval, we’ll email you letting you know that your overseas experience is now complete.
Appeals
If you believe that there is a suitable reason to contest the results, you can submit an academic appeal. If you do wish to appeal, you need to submit it within 15 working days of receiving this outcome.
If you completed exchange you'll need to submit your transcript to the University of Sydney once you have it.
Transcript
At the end of your studies abroad you’ll receive a transcript for your studies.
This will either be sent straight to us from your host university, or to you, in which case you’ll need to submit it to us in the correct format. Some host universities require students to request their transcript be sent to them – so it’s a good idea to check the transcript processes of your host university before you leave.
Submitting your transcript to us
You’ll need to upload your transcript through your exchange application in Sydney Student (go to My requests > Upload transcript).
For transcripts in a foreign language, arrange for the transcript to be officially translated into English by an organisation such as the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters.
For transcripts in English, arrange for a Justice of the Peace to certify the transcript.
Results for your overseas study
We’ll then email you to let you know we’ve updated your University of Sydney record with the results from your exchange.
You can view the results by logging in to Sydney Student and going to My studies > Assessments > Course results.
Your overseas study will appear as generic exchange units of study, rather than the specific units you studied.
The results will appear as either:
- Satisfied requirements (SR)
- Failed requirements (FR)
- Discontinue – fail (DF)
See our Guide to grades for more information about what these results mean.
We’ll also let you know in the email, what credit you’ve received for your study.
What happens next
If the approved credit matches the credit approved in your conditional credit approval we’ll email you letting you know that your overseas experience is now complete.
Appeals
If you believe that there is a suitable reason to contest the results, you can submit an academic appeal. If you do wish to appeal, you need to submit it within 15 working days of receiving this outcome.
The way to seek credit has changed
If you completed a short-term non-exchange program in June-July 2026, we’ve updated the way to seek credit. You’ll need to follow the instructions on this page - don't create a separate credit application.
For programs held in December 2025–January 2026 or earlier, you'll need to apply for credit for study abroad.
Transcript
At the end of your studies abroad, you’ll receive a transcript for your studies.
In most cases, this will be provided by your host institution, and you’ll need to submit it to us in the correct format. Some host universities may require students to request that their transcript be sent to them, so it’s a good idea to check your host university’s transcript processes before you leave.
Submitting your transcript to us
You’ll need to upload your transcript through your overseas study request in Sydney Student so that we can process your results (go to My requests > Upload transcript).
For transcripts in a foreign language, arrange for the transcript to be officially translated into English by an organisation such as the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters. Upload the translation with your transcript, in the same file.
For transcripts in English, arrange for a Justice of the Peace to certify the transcript.
Your credit offer
We’ll review your transcript against your academic approval letter and then email you with a credit offer. Credit will only be added to your record if you accept your offer.
If you can’t be awarded credit, we’ll email you with the reasons why.
How to accept your credit offer
Once we email you, log in to Sydney Student to accept or reject your offer (go to My Requests > Respond to credit offer).
Make sure there’s a tick next to any unit of study you want to accept credit for, click 'Submit', then click 'Submit' again.
Once submitted, you'll be able to view your credit in the unit of study selection screen, or by going to My Requests > Units of Study > Your unit of study credits and exemptions.
Results for your overseas study
Your credit offer will explain how credit counts towards your course. This will be tailored specifically to your circumstances based on the units you’ve completed and your enrolment (eg your specialisations, majors, etc).
The general information on this page can help you to understand your offer.
Specific credit
If granted specific credit, it means we decided that the unit you completed is the direct equivalent to a unit offered at the University of Sydney. It will appear on your record using the University of Sydney unit of study code and title. For example:
- ECON1001: Introductory Microeconomics
- FINC2011: Corporate Finance I
You won’t need to complete the unit at the University of Sydney.
Depending on your enrolment, the unit is counted towards a degree requirement such as core, stream, program, major, minor or elective units.
Non-specific credit
If granted non-specific credit, it means we decided that the unit you completed is not the equivalent of a unit offered at the University of Sydney but that you can receive credit towards a subject area. It will appear on your record using a University of Sydney subject area and study level. For example:
- PHIL1U01 means a 6 credit point Philosophy unit at the 1000-level
- FINC3U01 means a 6 credit point Finance unit at the 3000-level.
Depending on your enrolment, the unit may be counted as a selective unit towards your specialisation, major or minor, or as an elective unit. It won’t count as a core unit.
What happens next
After you've responded to your credit offer, we'll close your overseas study record.
Appeals
If you believe that there is a suitable reason to contest the results, you can submit an academic appeal. If you do wish to appeal, you need to submit it within 15 working days of receiving this outcome.