Winter Break Programs

Short-term programs - Winter Break 2026 (June – July)

Short-term programs are an exciting opportunity to undertake an international experience during your USYD Degree.

Winter 2026 programs must take place during the University of Sydney semester break (21 June to 2 August 2026).

Winter 2026 information will be available on a rolling basis from early 2026. Targeted funding for Winter 2026 will be finalised closer to Semester 1, and current targeted funding is from last year and not a guarantee for 2026 programs. Please check this page regularly for updates.

Steps to Apply

Step 1: Watch the pre-recorded Short-term Application informational videos.
Step 2: Attend an in-person short-term information session or drop-in Q&A. 
Step 3: Choose your program, click ‘Apply Now’ and complete the questionnaires inside your application. Ensure you click SUBMIT.
Step 4: Complete the Academic Approval Request questionnaire before the academic approval deadline. Ensure you click SUBMIT.
Step 5: Submit your application for your chosen program.

Academic Approval - to get academic approval, students must apply before the academic approval deadline (TBA for 2026). 
Faculty Services (Mobility) guarantee your academic approval request will be processed before the start of your overseas program if you have applied before this date. For further information please refer to the 'academics' tab of your chosen program brochure.

Program application and payment deadlines vary by program. You can submit applications for up to two programs. 

You are eligible to complete ONE program for credit over the University break for a maximum approved credit limit of 12cp. 

Winter Break 2026 Global Experiences  

Programs are opened on a rolling basis. Continue to check the page to see if a program is available. If a program hasn't been confirmed by the host university or provider, it will be listed below as to be confirmed (TBC).

Interested in an OLE In-Country Experience unit? Register your interest for a June-July 2026 unit. International programs offered by the University of Sydney Faculty can also be found on our Faculty and School Programs page.  

EARLY APPLICATION PROGRAMS

EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Academic Approval - you must apply by the 2 April 2026 (TBC) or the partner deadline (whichever is first) for academic approval, you must have academic approval to participate in an EXCHANGE program.

Applying to a program that is not listed on the Global Mobility Database?

If you wish to participate in a program not promoted on the Global Mobility Database, you can register your travel on our Travel Registry for travel advice and insurance information. You cannot request pre-approved credit through the Travel Registry.