Global experiences

75% of students who undertook an overseas placement or internship said it helped them to gain employment

Learn more about global experiences

Semester exchange

With the option to live and study overseas for either one semester or one year, this is your chance to truly immerse yourself in a new culture and way of life. You remain enrolled and paying tuition at the University of Newcastle, and earn credit towards your degree while abroad.

Academic short courses

“ I got to experience different religious traditions by par ticipating in the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah through my history course at the University. I got the full experience of an American student, living in the dorms made it easy to make new friends and much more accessible to the campus.”

Temperance

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Semester Exchange –North Carolina

Generally between two to four weeks in duration, short courses are a great option if you want to add an international element to your degree and have a spare elective. A wide range of short-term programs are on offer for students all over the world.

Study tours

A study tour is a unique global experience that combines travel with real-world experience in your area of study. Tours – led by experienced University of Newcastle staff – are a chance to travel with other students and gain the experience of a lifetime.

Global internships and placements

Enrich your learning and expand your connections in the field through an international internship or placement. You will gain hands-on experience in established organisations – all while seeing the world.

180 Partnerships in 32 countries for student exchange and study abroad programs

New Colombo Plan

The New Colombo Plan Scholarship (NCP) and Mobility Programs are the most prestigious undergraduate scholarships in the country. Since launching in 2014, 40 University of Newcastle students have been awarded as NCP Scholars. The University has received over $13 million dollars in funding through the Mobility Program to support over 3,500 undergraduate students to participate in semester-based or short-term study and internships, mentorships, practicums, and research in 40 host locations across the Indo-Pacific region.

Other international opportunities

Whether it is collaborating on projects with overseas students or attending international conferences or global competitions – we believe in creating opportunities for you to collaborate with like-minded students, expand your thinking and make global connections.

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