Short term programs allow you to travel overseas for an educational experience that counts toward your degree. Short term programs incorporate a range of experiences including workplace learning, clinical placements, internships, professional practicums, school-led study tours, short courses, and language programs (2 weeks to 3 months). The projects listed here are for undergraduate students unless otherwise stated.
School Led Programs
The overseas projects listed here do not reflect the full range of opportunities on offer. Contact your Program Coordinator to discuss other opportunities that may be available within your School or discipline.
Many of the experiences listed here are eligible for external funding, supported by the Australian Government's New Colombo Plan and loan funding through OS-Help.
Below are examples of the types of short term mobility programs available.
How Climate Change affects island communities
Who: Environmental Science students
When: February / November - varies
Where: Brunei Darussalam
Contact: Dr Alison Shapcott
Food security, migration and climate adaptation
Who: Sustainability, Agriculture, Environment students
When: Varies
Contact: Professor Bill Carter
Explorations into Chinese society and culture
Who: Multiple disciplines, School of Social Sciences elective
Where: China
When: November
Contact: Dr Marcus Bussey
Community Planning and Social Entrepreneurship
Who: Regional and Urban Planning Honours program students
Where: India
When: January / May - varies
Contact: Dr Nicholas Stevens
Youth Leadership: Equity, Sustainability, Resilience and the Future
Who: Social Sciences, Multidisciplinary
Where: India
When: Varies
Contact: Dr Marcus Bussey
Civil infrastructure assessment and remediation in urban and regional India
Who: Engineering and Creative Industries students
Where: India
When: February / November - varies
Contact: Dr Adrian McCallum
Nursing Clinical Placement
Who: Nursing students
Where: Indonesia
What: Nursing Clinical Placement
When: October / December / January / February - varies
Contact: Mr Matthew Mason
Japanese language and culture
Who: Communication/Japanese language students
Where: Japan
When: July / November
Contact: Dr Levi Durbidge
Enhancing nutrition of coastal communities in Kiribati
Who: Nutrition students
Where: Kirabati
When: June / November
Contact: Dr Libby Swanepoel
Community planning and social entrepreneurship fellowship program
Who: Regional and Urban Planning Honours program students
Where: Nepal
When: January / November - varies
Contact: Dr Nicholas Stevens
Community based approach to plastic waste
Who: Science and Engineering, Business and Education students - multiple disciplines
Where: Nepal
When: November - varies
Contact: Dr Kathy Townsend
Building capacity through partnerships with a High Performance Sport student athlete program
Who: High Performance Sport students - multiple disciplines
Where: Samoa
When: May / September - varies
Contact: Tania Stevenson
Outdoor education in an urban context
Who: Outdoor Education students
Where: Singapore
When: September / January - varies
Contact: Mr Brendon Munge
Green Canteen Project
Who: Nutrition students
Where: Solomon Islands
When: February / June - varies
Contact: Dr Sarah Burkhart
Sustainable tourism and event policy and planning study tour of Bangkok
Who: Business students, Tourism students, Business electives
Where: Thailand
When: November
Contact: Dr Aaron Tham
Holistic healthcare through interdisciplinary clinical placements
Who: Occupational Therapy students, Nutrition students
Where: Vanuatu
When: January / July
Contact: Dr Sarah Burkhart
NCP Mobility Grant opportunities
UniSC has been awarded a range of mobility grants for specified short term mobility programs by the Australian Government under the New Colombo Plan program. Short Term Mobility Programs are usually run by an UniSC academic as part of a course and these opportunities will be promoted by the academic to students.
You do not need to apply for an NCP Mobility Grant.
Once you are selected by the academic to participate in the Short Term Mobility Program for which UniSC received NCP funding, you will be invited by the Global Mobility team to complete an NCP Eligibility form. This will allow us to determine your eligibility for the grant.
You will be advised if you have been successful in receiving a grant and of any conditions attached via a Letter of Offer.
Payment of your grant will be made to you prior to your departure on your Short Term Mobility Program, where you have accepted your Letter of Offer and fulfilled the conditions listed.
There are rules and conditions associated with the NCP Mobility Grants. These are set out in the NCP Mobility Grant guidelines applicable for the year the funding was awarded. However, in general the eligibility criteria to receive a mobility grant are:
- Undertaking an Undergraduate program (Bachelor or Honours) at USC
- Must be an Australian citizen
- Age limit 18-28 yrs at commencement of mobility project (applies to 70% of participants). 30% allowance for participants over 28 yrs per project.
- Students cannot receive a Student Grant to undertake a Mobility Project in a Host Location in which they have dual citizenship or residency rights, or in which they have previously been a citizen or permanent resident
- Not have previously received an NCP short term grant
- Must obtain credit for course in which overseas travel is a component
Note, where there are more students participating in a Short-Term Mobility Program than available grants, additional eligibility criteria may apply.
The New Colombo Plan supports study opportunities in the Indo-Pacific region.
In the past we have received grants for the following destinations and disciplines:
- Brunei Darussalam: Environmental Science
- Cambodia / Laos - Free the Bears: Animal Ecology, Environmental Science, PR, Tourism, Design, Engineering, Journalism
- Cambodia: Sustainability, Agriculture, Environment
- China: Social Sciences programs and electives
- India: Urban Design and Planning, Social Sciences, Engineering, Creative Indistries
- Indonesia: Nursing, Nutrition, Multidisciplinary
- Japan: Language and culture
- Kiribati: Nutrition
- Nepal: Nursing, Multidisciplinary Health, Urban Planning, Science and Engineering, Business, Education (WFE)
- Samoa: High Performance Sport program, Multidisciplinary
- Singapore: Outdoor Environmental Education (WFE)
- Solomon Islands: Nutrition
- Thailand: Business, Tourism
- Vanuatu: Occupational Therapy, Nutrition, Heritage studies
Partner University Programs:
Where: IDRAC Summer School, Lyon
Who: Undergraduate students
When:
Session 1: May 21 - June 13, 2024
Session 2: June 18 - July 11, 2024
IDRAC offers 2 options:
- With accommodation: a studio located around 25min from the campus.
- Without accommodation: Students organise their own accommodation or homestay.
Please find below general information about the program.
Each session (10 ECTS) includes
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- 8 hours per week of Business and International studies in English (fixed program)
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7 hours per week of Intensive French Language classes.
- 3 cultural & social activities
IDRAC is offering online meetings for students to learn more about the program and to answer any questions.
Application deadline: March 8th 2023
More information? Contact semesteros@usc.edu.au
Where: Paris School of Business (PSB), Paris
Who: Undergraduate Students
When: 24/06/2024 - 05/07/2024
For this Summer session, PSB will be offering two different tracks
- Luxury Brand Management
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business
Please find below general information about the program.
- 32 hours of lectures and workshops
- 18 hours of activities, cultural visits in and around Paris
- 7.5 ECTS
- Program 100% in English
- English B2 level required
- Students should have studied for at least one year in any program
For more information on courses, fees, and housing, please refer to the International Summer School page.
Application deadline: May 1st 2024
More information? Contact semesteros@usc.edu.au
Where: Konkuk University, Seoul
Who: Undergraduate students
When: 2nd July - 26th July, 2024
Program: International Business from Korean Perspective, Exploring the vibrant world of K-Art, K-Psychology, Korean language.
Konkuk University is offering a four-week-long program that will be a great chance for students wishing to learn and experience the unique culture of Korea. Students will gain an understanding of this vibrant country that is considered as a global economic and cultural powerhouse, and a gateway to the world at Korea’s leading higher education Institute-Konkuk University, Seoul Korea.
Please find below general information about the program.
- Classes offering interesting insights into Business in Korea, Immersive K-Media, K Psychology, Korean Language, etc (3 to 6 academic credit courses)
- Korean language classes
- 100% on-campus housing guaranteed
- Field trips and various cultural programs are all inclusive in program
- Cultural programs and networking with Konkuk student buddies and strong administrative support from the Office of International Programs
Application deadline: March 31st 2024
More information? Contact semesteros@usc.edu.au
Where: Sungkyunkawn University, Seoul, South Korea
Who: Undergraduate Students
When: 28/06/2024 - 26/07/2024
Program: Students have the option to select between 1-3 courses, each worth 3 credits, from the following areas of study:
- Business and Economics
- Social Science and Humanities
- Engineering
- Computer/Data Science
- Korean Studies & Korean Language
For more information on courses, fees, and housing, please refer to the International Summer Semester page.
Application deadline: May 1st 2024
More information? Contact semesteros@usc.edu.au
Where: Dankook University, South Korea
Who: Undergraduate students
When: July, August
Program:
Dankook University is hosting the International Summer School 2024. Students are eligible to attend 2 programs:
- July 10 - August 8
- A four-week program in which participants enroll in academic courses taught by international and DKU faculty and can earn credits.
- Beyond classes, participants engage in all kinds of fun after-class activities like K-pop dance, Taekwondo, Temple Stay, Everland Amusement Park and many more
Application deadline: April 30, 2024
- August 5 - August 22
- A three-week immersion in Korean language and culture.
- Intensive Korean classes and various fun after-class cultural activities.
- Students earn 3 credits
Application deadline: May 31, 2024
More information? Contact semesteros@usc.edu.au
Masaryk University Summer Schools
Where: Masaryk University
Who: Undergraduate students
When: 16 June – 7 July 2024
What: International Security: Practical Insights - This program is designed to give students an understanding and experience of the application of key analytical approaches in international security as well as grasp their implications for the European and global security environment. Students will discuss topics including security analysis, information warfare, energy safety and cyber security.
This course costs €2600 (before the discounts for partner universities). Included in the package:
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Tuition
- 3-day trips
- Culture and social activities
- 24 hour support
Please find below general information about the program.
- 8 ECTS
Application deadline: 1 April 2024
More information? Contact semesteros@usc.edu.au
Where: Masaryk University
Who: Undergraduate students
When: 16 June – 7 July 2024
What: Urban Sustainability: Engage in the Future - Equip yourself with knowledge and techniques that will navigate through the world of multi-level governance, participatory urban planning, vulnerability and resilience in the times of climate and other crises. Engage the public in tomorrow’s cities. Engage in the future.
This course costs €2600 (before the discounts for partner universities). Included in the package:
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Tuition
- 3-day trips
- Culture and social activities
- 24 hour support
Please find below general information about the program.
- 8 ECTS
Application deadline: 1 April 2024
More information? Contact semesteros@usc.edu.au
Hessen Exchange Program
Under the Hessen-Queensland Program, Queensland students are offered the opportunity to study at one of several universities in Hessen. The Hessen Universities are a unique opportunity to learn interactively with a group of local and international students. Students gain experience in studying and living in Germany, whilst earning credit towards their degree.
Semester dates:
- International Winter Universities (IWU) - December to January
- International Summer Universities (ISU) - June to August
Where: Germany
Find out more: Visit the Hessen website.
More information? Contact global@usc.edu.au
Where: Hochschule Darmstadt
Who: Undergraduate students
When: June 27 - July 20, 2024
What: Hochschule Darmstadt is offering students the choice between one of the following modules:
Module 1: Sustainable and Climate-Friendly Societies: Energy Policy, Management and
Engineering
Overview: The course focuses on fostering climate-friendly transitions by exploring the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly the role of energy in driving societal changes. It delves into the interconnectedness of energy, water, food, and climate change, emphasizing technical solutions and knowledge about power systems.
Module 2: Logistics Module: Sustainable Supply Chains
Overview: The course explores the environmental impact of exploiting natural resources for economic growth, leading to scarcity and higher costs. It focuses on implementing circular design in products and systems to develop sustainable global supply chains. Participants will learn about environmental governance, carbon accounting, and innovative technology solutions to manage and lead sustainable supply chains, considering various industries like automotive, retail, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. While primarily for supply chain, logistics, or economics students, individuals from other academic backgrounds can check eligibility with the program coordinator
Benefits:
- 4-day academic excursion to Berlin
- 9 ECTS
- Variety of social & cultural activities
- Option for additional German language course
For further information on the program, please refer to the schools website here.
Application Deadline: March 24, 2024
More information? Contact semesteros@usc.edu.au
Where: Technical University Darmstadt
Who: Undergraduate students
When: June 3 - July 13, 2024
What: The International Summer University at Technical University of Darmstadt is offering the German Engineering and Language program. The unique programme is designed to provide insights into cutting-edge German engineering technology, to improve international language skills as well as to discover and learn more about the German culture. It combines engineering courses, company visits, intensive German language courses, cross-cultural competencies training for engineers and social and cultural activities in and around Darmstadt.
Benefits:
- 12 ECTS
- Variety of social & cultural activities
- Company visits
Cost: 2,500 Euros
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- Costs include language & engineering courses, intercultural training, company visits and social activities.
For further information on the program, please refer to the schools website here.
Application Deadline: March 30, 2024
More information? Contact semesteros@usc.edu.au
Virtual Programs
MO:VE is a great opportunity to take courses at Philipps-Universität Marburg and improve intercultural competences.
Where: Online
Who: Undergraduate students
When: April - June
Participants can:
- Take online-classes in various subjects
- Attend our virtual Orientation Program for international students
- Take online German language classes
- Get credits and a Transcript of Records
- Work with German and international students
For further information on the program, please refer to the schools website here.
More information? Contact semesteros@usc.edu.au
The Lucerne School of Business, Switzerland offers an exciting series of presentations and interactive sessions during a 6-day online programme with partners and tourism experts from Switzerland's most successfully developed destinations
Where: Online
Who: Undergraduate students
When: 24/06/2024 - 05/07/2024
In this program, you will:
- Be introduced to the management and marketing of tourism businesses in Switzerland through academic and applied course content.
- Become familiar with the various forms of tourism management in both destination and tourism businesses.
- Gain knowledge in tourism-destination management, stakeholder management, service management, and in developing new markets.
- Further develop your intercultural awareness.
- Meet students online from Switzerland and other countries while broadening your professional
- Earn credits
For further information on the program, please refer to the schools website here.
Application deadline: 1 June 2024
More information? Contact semesteros@usc.edu.au