Apply for a short-term experience

Work your way through the following key steps to ensure that you research your options, understand deadlines and processes, and prepare well for your short-term study experience.

1. Experiences explained
   Before you start looking for a study experience, you need to understand the different types of experience modes (Study Abroad or Exchange). See the Experiences Explained page for more info.
    
2. Research the experience options
   Use the Find an Experience page to search for supported experiences. Pay close attention to the delivery type (in-person or virtual) and location, which can be found in the Fast Facts box. Use the Apply to UQ checklist as a guide.
    
3. Important dates:
   Understand the key dates deadlines within the experience timeline
    

   Item	Deadline
   Applications Open	28 November 2022
   OS-HELP Loan Applications Close	15 March 2023
   Applications Close	21 April 2023
   Host Application	Varies - Student must apply directly to the host
   Last day to change experiences or mode	28 April 2023
   Last date to submit new courses for assessment	6 weeks before experience start date

4. Eligibility Criteria
   Confirm you meet the Short-term Experiences Eligibility Criteria to participate in a short-term global experience.
    
5. Costs and Funding
   Understand the costs of the experiences and the possible financial supports available using our Costs and Funding page.
    
6. Research Visa and Entry Requirements
   Research and understand visa/entry requirements of the country of your chosen experience, factoring in timelines and costs.
    
7. Pre-departure Briefing
   Make note that there will be a mandatory Pre-departure Briefing. Lock it in your calendar now!