University of Exeter Sustainability Summer Programme
We are very pleased to announce that our global experiences including Semester 2, 2022 Exchange and Winter 2022 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.
Fields of study
- Earth Sciences
More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the host university website.
Credit equivalent
7.5 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if 7.5 ECTS are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Contact the British High Commission for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the Exeter entry requirements.
Cost
The program fee is approximately $4,800 AUD for one course, including airport transportation, orientation and accommodation in London, accommodation in Exeter, social program and onsite support. More information regarding program fees and scholarships can be found on the host university website.
Funding
Widening Participation Grant
Applicants may also be eligible for UQ-specific funding. Applicants will be notified by mid-May (for winter programs) or late-October (for summer programs) if they are eligible for grants and scholarships awarded by the Internships and Global Experiences Team. Please do not rely on this funding to support your experience.
Accommodation
Accommodation is included in the program fee. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the host university website.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: Winter 2022 Applications Closed
Host: 13 May 2022
Program Dates
Start: 30 June 2022
End: 21 July 2022
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Exeter, England (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate*
*Postgraduates can attend the program as not-for-credit only
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.