Apply for a short-term experience
So you've decided you want to apply for a short-term study experience!
Before you start the application, it is important to review the following information to help you understand how a global study experience can connect to your studies, what your best experience options may be, and how to prepare an application!
Summer 2022/2023 Short-term Study Experiences
We are very pleased to announce that our global experiences will recommence on a country-by-country basis. We understand how important these opportunities are for you, and our teams have been working diligently behind the scenes to ensure these can be offered safely as we continue to monitor the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and other global safety considerations.
Make sure to research your travel destination(s) and prepare accordingly, by reviewing all the FAQs.
1. Before you apply
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Important dates:
Understand the key dates deadlines within the experience timeline
Item Deadline Applications Open 25 July 2022 Applications Close 10 September 2022 OS-HELP Loan Applications Close 15 September 2022 Host Application Varies - Student must apply directly to the host Last day to change experiences or mode 17 September 2022 Last date to submit new courses for assessment 6 weeks before experience start date - Eligibility Criteria
Confirm you meet the Short-term Experiences Eligibility Criteria to participate in a short-term global experience.
- Costs and Funding
Understand the costs of the experiences and the possible financial supports available using our Costs and Funding page.
- Research Visa and Entry Requirements
Research and understand visa/entry requirements of the country of your chosen experience, factoring in timelines and costs.
- Pre-departure Briefing
Make note that there will be a mandatory Pre-departure Briefing. Lock it in your calendar now!
Deadlines
10 September for Summer 2022/23
15 April for Winter 2022