Special Opportunities and Study Tours

STEP 1: Research an opportunity below and submit an application

• Explore what experience you would like by researching the opportunities below:
  • You may be able to replace one of these activities with an elective or core unit
  • English is the medium of instruction at most of the locations

STEP 2: Apply for Academic Approval

• Discuss your preferred option with your Academic Course Adviser (ACA) or placement coordinator - visit your School website and see 'Contact'
• To receive recognition for your overseas experience, it is important that you seek advice from your Academic Course Advisor and apply for academic approval at least 3 months prior to commencement. Find out how to apply for Academic Approval below: 
  • Approval for Study Abroad / Non-Exchange+
  • Approval for Exchange*

STEP 3: Apply for OS-HELP

• You may be eligible for OS-HELP, a deferred HELP debt loan for undergraduate Australian citizens - loans of $4,000, $6,791 or $8,149 are available. Academic Approval is required; have completed 80 credit points of study, and have 10 credit points remaining on return.
• Note, depending on the program, some of the opportunities below provide a scholarship, tuition waivers, free or cheap accommodation etc.

STEP 4: Complete the 'Before I Go' Online Checklist

Complete the Online Checklist (opens in a new window) to ensure you have completed the important tasks before heading overseas. This includes applying for a Student Mobility Travel Grant and information about travel insurance.

Indonesia: $3,000-$7,000 New Colombo Plan Grants

Western Sydney University is a member of the Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS). $3,000 - $7,000 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants are available for eligible Western students. Find out more.

India: up to $7000 New Colombo Plan Grants

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• Receive up to $7000 to study Information Technology units in India as part of your Western Sydney University degree from January to May 2019 at one of our partner universities in India.
• Complete an intensive study program that is equivalent of 30 cps in in the fields of Computer Science, Information and Communications Technology or Information Systems.
• Internship options are also available for interested students.
• Spend time in this incredible country exploring one of the best tourist destinations of the world as it holds diversity of culture, food, language and attractions!
• Find out more (PDF, 614.84 KB) (opens in a new window).

Singapore: Up to $7000 grant to study at TOP UNI IN ASIA

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a leading institution of higher education in the Asia-Pacific region. Ranked 13^th in the world and 1^st in Asia, NTU places you in an academically stimulating environment that is both culturally enriching and socially fulfilling. The many extracurricular activities offered on and off campus will also compliment your formal studies and help you build lasting friendships from the moment you set foot on campus. This is also the perfect ‘soft landing’ in the heart of a booming Asia-Pacific region and a great jumping-off point to explore the many cultures, languages and societies surrounding Singapore, which include China, Vietnam, Thailand and India. Find out more.

Nepal - Social Science International Placement (102174) Unit

The Social Sciences International Placement (102174) unit provides third year students enrolled in the B. Anthropology, B. Humanitarian and Development Studies, B. Social Science, B. Social Science (Advanced) or B. Tourism Management with the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge acquired during the first two years of their degree to a 'real world' setting. In 2017 students will spend 12-14 weeks in Nepal, where they will study at Kathmandu University and work with local NGO Clean Up Nepal on various community projects.

Thailand: $7000 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant

Would you like to receive a $7000 New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Grant to study at the Thammasat University in Thailand? Founded in 1934, Thammasat University has educated many prominent members of the Thai civil administration. Over the years, Thammasat students have been known for their activism and have played a major role in Thai politics. Most classrooms are air-conditioned. A large performing arts hall hosts plays, concerts, lectures and guest performers. A newly-built second campus, Rangsit, houses science-related faculties and modern facilities such as a hospital, dormitories, swimming pools, a soccer field, tennis and basketball courts. The Asian Games have equipped the campus with state-of-the-art sports facilities. Find out more.

Go Global Exchange Program

One of our cornerstone Go Global opportunities is the semester or year-long study opportunity, the Go Global Exchange Program. If you want to immerse yourself in another diverse culture (but getting the option to study units completely in English) then one or two sessions abroad as part of your Western degree could be perfect for you. Find out more.

Other opportunities

• Global Firsts Program - A First-Year Learning Abroad Program
• Mid-Year Intensive Units at Overseas Universities (3 to 4 weeks)
• End-of-Year Intensive Units at Overseas Universities (3 to 4 weeks)
• International Work Experience
• School of Business
• School of Computing, Engineering, and Mathematics
• School of Science and Health
• School of Humanities and Communication Arts
• Social Sciences International Placement in Nepal