Important travel advice

Students planning international travel should continue to regularly monitor Smartraveller and the UQ Latest Travel Updates website for the most up‑to‑date advice.

UQ is not able to approve or support a global experience where the student plans to travel to, or transit through, any location with a Smartraveller rating of “Do not travel” or “Reconsider your need to travel”. Students are responsible for reviewing flight routes and transit points accordingly.

Winter 2026 applications are now closed.

Libby - Winter Abroad at Yonsei, South Korea

Learn to see the world differently through a short-term global experience.

We support over 100 opportunities around the world each year.

This wide variety of opportunities gives you the flexibility to choose an experience that suits your personal needs and goals.

 

Access our Global Experiences Resources Page

Short-Term Study deadlines

OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.

    
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Short-term experiences explained

When you search for a short-term experience there will be terms you may not be familiar with. These terms can affect your ability to participate.

Top tips

Here are our top 10 tips to try and make the application process as streamlined as possible.

 Understand what you want to achieve

 Speak to an academic advisor 

 Create a budget - don't rely on funding

 Apply early

 Make sure your passport is valid

 Research visa requirements before applying

 Do not book flights until your plans are confirmed

 Discuss course changes with UQ Faculty

 Get suitable travel insurance

 Sign up with Smartraveller before you go

The Global Experiences office will assess and progress all programs that are submitted to them by their partners and approved providers