Queensland Universities Consortium Vietnamese Language & Culture
The Vietnamese Language & Culture program is a four-week intensive program for students to undertake introductory language and culture in Ho Chi Minh City.
Travel alongside students from Griffith University and Queensland University of Technology on the Brisbane University Vietnamese Language and Culture consortium program, hosted by Authentica. The program includes 40 hours of Vietnamese language instruction, cultural immersion workshops, a visit to the Australian Consulate, Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta.
Missed the workshop? Watch the webinar here.
Fields of study
- Vietnamese Language
For more detailed information regarding the course, please download the course profile.
Credit Equivalent
2 UQ units. Maximum of 2 UQ units if the Vietnamese Language & Culture program is successfully completed (pending UQ Faculty approval).
Visa Information
As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority, we cannot provide visa advice.
Visa and immigration assistance and information provided by Authentica.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to the Global Experiences team at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition directly to the host. The program fee is $3,980 AUD, which includes tuition, field trips and cultural activities and twin-shared accommodation. Single room accommodation is available for an additional $1,200 AUD.
Students must pay a 50% non-refundable program deposit by 22 April to secure their place in this program.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions are available online.
Accommodation
The Vietnamese Language & Culture Program includes shared hotel accommodation (private rooms can be organised for an additional fee). More information regarding accommodation options will be available soon.
Funding
New Colombo Plan Mobility Program Funding
Eligible students can receive a New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant valued at $4,000 AUD when participating in this experience.
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding. There is no additional application required.
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
OS-HELP Loan
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.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 02 April 2026
Program Dates
End: 19 July 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Tour
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Credit: For-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate
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
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can’t be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than 3 months before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
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.