Short-Term Experiences
To participate in a Short-Term Experience, students must research and select an overseas program suitable for their needs. Students should speak with their Faculty regarding academic requirements or credit. All students considering an overseas short-term experience must complete the Online Pre-Departure tutorial prior to submitting an application to the provider. Pre-Departure Consultation Sessions are also available with the International Office. Please check the Pre-Departure page to ensure you complete all the required steps in organising your short-term experience.
Academic Short Courses
AIM Overseas
Intensive overseas short courses (3 – 4 weeks) during your summer and winter university holidays. Locations all around the world. Check out the available short courses here.
CIS Abroad
Overseas short courses during your summer and winter university break. Internships also available. Locations include Barcelona, Florence, Rome and Costa Rica. Check out the available short courses here.
University of Stuttgart, GERMANY *
This is an excellent opportunity to spend your summer holidays in the heart of Europe!
Check out the available courses here.
University of Technology of Troyes, FRANCE *
Interested in learning French in France? Intensive French Language courses are available over January / February. Check out the available courses here.
Euromed Marseille, FRANCE *
Want to spend your winter university break in the South of France? Euromed are offering short courses including Sport and Event Management, Cross Cultural Negotiation and Sustainable Development & Social Responsibility. For more information, click here.
Copenhagen Business School, DENMARK *
Six week business program during your winter holidays. Check out the available courses here
BI Norwegian Business School, NORWAY *
Four week course - Intercultural Management: A Scandinavian Perspective. For more information, click here
Nanyang Technological University, SINGAPORE *
2 short courses available - a) Chinese Language and Cultural Programme b) Entrepreneurship and Innovation Asia. For more information, click here
IPAG Business School, FRANCE *
Want to Study in Paris during your winter university break? IPAG, located in both Paris and Nice offer International Marketing and Management courses as well as French Language courses.
Check out the available courses here.
Leeds Summer School, UK
The Leeds Summer School runs for four weeks and comprises two 2-week blocks, running consecutively. Check out the available courses here.
University of East Anglia, UK
The International Summer School runs for 4 weeks in July and offers a fantastic range of courses. Check out the available courses here
Rhodes University, SOUTH AFRICA
This is a fantastic 3 week course running in June / July of 2013 looking at the Environment, Development and Sustainability in Africa. You will get a chance to see the theory you learn put into practice in a fieldtrip around the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. For more information, click here
Study Tour - University Tec Milenio, MEXICO
Interested in a 12 day study tour through Mexico? Recieve a Diploma in Mayan Culture. Check out the program and more details here.
Shanghai International Studies University, CHINA
Interested in a 4-week international summer school in downtown Shanghai, 'Paris of the East', with international business focus and/or a 4-week professional internship with Fortune 500 companies in Beijing/Shanghai? All students are welcome. Mandarin is not required. For more information, click here
Harbin Institute of Technology, CHINA
Want to learn Chinese in China. Courses available in both the summer and winter breaks. For more information, click here
Yamaguchi University, JAPAN
Want to learn Japanese in Japan during your winter break. For more information, click here
* These academic short courses are part of the Exchange Program. You do not pay tuition fees to the overseas institution, however you will be liable for standard Newcastle semester charges via the HECS-HELP scheme. To participate in a short course at a partner institution you are required to submit the Online Pre-Departure tutorial and visit the International Office.
Volunteering Opportunities
Projects Abroad
Projects Abroad offers a huge variety of international volunteer programs and internships for university students in thirty developing countries around the world. A fantastic way to complement your undergraduate degree!
For more information about the programs available, click here
International Student Volunteers (ISV)
ISV's Mission and Purpose is "To support sustainable development initiatives around the world through life-changing volunteer and responsible adventure travel programs that educate, inspire and result in more active global citizens."
For more information about the programs available, click here
View a video highlighting an ISV project in Costa Rica
Volunteer Eco Students Abroad (VESA)
VESA is a unique volunteer travel organisation with the sole aim to provide people with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves within a country through community based volunteer work and adventure tourism.
For more information about the programs available, click here
Antipodeans Abroad
Antipodeans Abroad is an independent family-owned Australian company that has been creating unique student travel experiences for over 20 years. Great opportunity to Volunteer in the areas of education, health care, social work, conservation, building and renovation.
For more information about the programs available, click here
EDventure International
EDventure International aims to inspire individuals by teaching them global leadership skills which are developed and enhanced through direct engagement with volunteer projects overseas including Cambodia, Costa Rica and Thailand. Programs run for 3 weeks and are primarily focused for university students.
For more information about the programs available, click here
Community Outreach Program, Indonesia
4 week program where students will have the opprtunity to work with rural communities in Indonesia on local projects.
For more information about the program, click here
Internships and Placements
Health Equity Selective (HES) – Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle
Education Placements - Dotmund University, Germany
Education Placements - University of Arkansas, USA
Internships across the USA - Clarkson University, USA
Internships across Germany - Ingolstadt University, Germany
Note: Some Schools and Faculties at the University of Newcastle may offer international internships and placements not advertised
Independent Activities
If you wish to participate in an activity that is not sanctioned by the University of Newcastle, you may need to seek further approval. Please email ileadprogram@newcastle.edu.au