This page provides information for KSU students who are planning to go on exchange to one of our partner schools.

Outbound Exchange to:


Australian National University
School of Art, Canberra

Address:

ANU School of Art
Australian National University
Canberra ACT 0200
Australia
Telephone: +61 2 6125 5810
Facsimile +61 2 6125 5722


Website: www.anu.edu.au/ITA/CSA/


Exchange agreement since: 1993

Exchange semesters: Usually 1st semester: Feb - June


Process overview:
To apply for exchange at Australian National University (ANU) School of Art, you must first be selected by KSU's International Exchange Committee. You need to provide a portfolio of art work, and pass an interview test. You must also take a TOEFL test and satisfy the committee members that your English is good enough for you to study successfully in Australia. After your exchange is approved by KSU, you need to take the following steps:

1/
Fill out the ANU Student Mobility Program online application form.
The application period is September 1st to November 1st (for Spring Semester, February - June), and March 1st to May 1st (for Fall Semester, July - November).

To apply online, under "Search for Programs and Awards," find Academic Career and select "Non Award," then click "Search." When the next window appears, find "Non Award Exchange Program," and click "Apply Online." In the next window, click on "Register and Start Application" to get started.

Helpful information is available for download in 3 PDF files:

* Fact Sheet 2009
* Instructions about how to apply
* Printed version of online application (to show what kind of information is asked for during the online process)

2/ Seika's International Office will send your portfolio (A4 clearbook, slides, or CD-ROM).

3/ ANU will fax you a confirmation letter and Offer Acceptance Declaration form, at KSU's International Office. Sign this form, and fax it back to ANU.

4/ Pay $190 for Overseas Student Health Cover (6 months rate: for shorter period, see here) to ANU International Education Office, by credit card (send details via KSU's International Office) or by Overseas Postal Money Order (kokusai yubin kawase).PDF Brochure

5/ ANU International Education Office will e-mail your Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) number to you. (You need it for your visa application)

6/ Apply online for your visa from the Australian Consulate-General (See details below)

You must have a medical examination in Japan as part of the visa application process.


2007 Undergraduate Accommodation Guide
(PDF)
2008 Undergraduate student guide (PDF)
2007 International Undergraduate student guide (PDF)

Deadline for exchange application: 1st semester (Feb-June): November 1st
2nd semester (July-November): May 1st

Accommodation:
Seika exchange students usually live at Fenner Hall, an ANU dorm 2.5 km from ANU School of Art. It’s very comfortable, with private rooms with telephone (and voice mail); Internet access; furniture; sheets & blankets supplied; shared kitchens and bathrooms; free laundry facilities; and a shuttle bus service to the school (biking is easy too). Fenner homepage here. Handbook here.

Check online for current cost of accommodation at Fenner. More fees info here.You can apply online. Note that you willl need to pay a $25 application fee by credit card.You can also check the status of your application here. Application deadline for first term: January 20, 2010.

Phone: +61 2 6279-9000
Fax: +61 2 6257-4926
Mail address: Fenner Hall, GPO Box 10, Canberra ACT 2601
Street address: Fenner Hall, 10 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon ACT 2612

Estimated living expenses for one semester (not including accommodation): Approx $400 per month (about 35,000 yen)
Cost of accommodation for one semester:
AU$734 (approx. 53,000 yen)


Visa application process:
After ANU's International Office sends you your COE number, you can apply online for your visa. You need your passport number and period of validity details, COE number, and a credit card. You need to pay a visa application fee (about $430 / 31,000 yen, that's expensive) online.

You also need to print out two medical forms (available online when making your application), have a medical examination at an approved clinic (Nomiyama clinic, in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 075-812-0290, this costs over 14,000 yen) and have the forms sent by the doctor to the Australian Embassy in Tokyo.
(Address: 2-1-14 Mita, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 108-8361 Japan)

After applying, you can check your application status online.When your visa is approved you will receive notification by e-mail, and your visa will be stamped into your passport when you arrive in Australia.


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Courses:

Established in 1976, the ANU School of Art has built a reputation as a leading arts educator offering undergraduate training in nine art and craft disciplines:

Ceramics

Glass

Gold and Silversmithing

Painting

Photomedia

Printmedia and Drawing

Sculpture

Textiles

Wood


Online Gallery

( From CSA website)


Money Conversion:
www.xe.com/ucc/

Contact:
Sally Howes,
School Administrator and Student Exchange Coordinator
02 6125 5810

Location of international office:


Enter School of Art main building
under the clock tower, turn right
to go to Administration offices (on the ground floor)