Global Exchange Opportunities

International exchange programs are organized academic programs typically at universities in other countries and are arranged by the College of Health and in partnership with OSU GO.

Travel to places like Taiwan, Finland and Australia while pursuing coursework specific to some COH majors, or to meet Core Ed, Bacc core and elective courses.

University of Sydney, Australia

Department of Health Science

The University of Sydney faculty in Health Sciences is recognized nationally and internationally for quality teaching and research, and programs provide a solid foundation in both clinical experience and professional knowledge. Undergraduate areas of study include: behavioral health science; exercise and sport science; nutrition; leisure and health; occupational therapy; and physiotherapy. Specifically in Exercise and Sport Science, research focuses on disease and disease risk, biomechanics, sport performance and neuromuscular control.

Sydney is Australia’s oldest and largest city and the business and cultural center of the country. It is located on the spectacular east coast, which is known for superb beaches, an average of 342 sunny days a year, and beautiful natural scenery. Students in the Health Sciences study at the Cumberland Campus in Lidcombe, approximately one hour from downtown Sydney. And, because Australia is on the other side of the equator, our fall is their spring, our winter is their summer.

Where

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

When

Fall semester (summer/fall quarters from late July-December) or Spring semester (winter/spring quarters from February-May)

Who

Kinesiology majors or minors

Application Information

Application for Fall semester are due by February 15th. Application for Spring semester are due by October 31st.For additional information and a link to the application, visit the OSU GO program page for the University of Sydney exchange program.

Contact

Gregory A. Vaughn (COH Advising Office)