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Summer Break Programs

Short-term programs - Summer Break (December – February)


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

Summer 2024 - 2025 programs must take place entirely within
the University of Sydney end of year break (24 November 2024 - 23 February 2025).

Steps to Apply

Step 1: Watch the pre-recorded general information session.
Step 2: Attend a short-term information session or drop-in Q&A to find out more about the Short-term application process (incl. eligibility and academic approval process)
Step 3: Choose your program, click ‘Apply Now’ and complete the questionnaires inside your application. Ensure you click SUBMIT.
Step 4: Submit an Academic Approval Request before the academic approval deadline. Ensure you click SUBMIT before the cut-off date.
Step 5: Submit your application.


Academic Approval - you must apply by the 4 October 2024. 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 in your chosen program.
Please note: Faculty Services Mobility will not start assessing academic approval requests until the beginning of September 2024.

Program application and payment deadlines vary by program. You can submit applications for up to two programs. You are eligible to complete ONE program over the University break for a maximum approved credit limit of 12cp. 


2024-2025 Summer Break 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.

Interested in an OLE In-Country Experience unit? Register your interest for a Nov 2024 - Jan 2025 unit.

EARLY APPLICATION PROGRAMS

Location Program title Placement Scholarships Application deadline Status
Indonesia ACICIS Indonesian Language Short Course (ILSC) Non-exchange NCP Mobility Grant or Academic Merit 11 August 2024 Closed
ACICIS Professional Practicum Programs Non-exchange NCP Mobility Grant or Academic Merit 11 August 2024 Closed
ACICIS Public Health Study Tour Non-exchange NCP Mobility Grant or Academic Merit 11 August 2024 Closed
Japan Waseda University Short-term Japanese Program Non-exchange Targeted program 6 August 2024 Closed

 

EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Location Program title Placement Scholarships Application deadline Status
Belgium KU Leuven Winter University - Global Challenges for Our Sustainable Future Exchange Targeted program 4 October 2024 Closed
Finland and Sweden Hanken and LUSEM Nordic Winter School on Sustainability Exchange Targeted program 27 September 2024 Closed
Germany Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) European Studies Winter School Exchange Targeted program 25 September 2024 Closed
University of Stuttgart Winter Exchange Exchange Targeted program 4 October 2024 Closed
Mexico Tecnologico de Monterrey - Tec Winter School Exchange Targeted program 4 October 2024 Closed
Norway University of Bergen Short-Term Psychology Programme Exchange Targeted program 25 September 2024 Closed
Sweden Umea University Education Short-term Exchange (Education students only) Exchange Targeted program 27 September 2024 Closed
Switzerland Universite de Lausanne Intensive French Winter Program Exchange Targeted program 1 October 2024  Closed



NON-EXCHANGE (STUDY ABROAD) PROGRAMS

Asia and Oceania 

Location Program title Placement Scholarships Application deadline Status
China Fudan University Global Winter Program Non-exchange Academic merit 4 October 2024 Closed
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) LEC Summer School Non-exchange Academic merit 4 October 2024 Closed
Soochow University Joint International Program with Sichuan University - January Session Non-exchange Academic merit 4 October 2024 Closed
Zhejiang University Global Program - January Session Non-exchange Academic merit 4 October 2024 Closed
Japan CISaustralia January in Tokyo Non-exchange Targeted program 22 November 2024 Apply now
Kobe University Winter Japanese Program Non-exchange Targeted program 27 October 2024 Apply now
Kwansei Gakuin University Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Study Program Non-exchange Targeted program 25 September 2024 Closed
Kwansei Gakuin University Winter School - Japan Studies Non-exchange Targeted program 25 September 2024 Closed
Rikkyo University Intensive Japanese Program Non-exchange Targeted program 28 September 2024 Closed
Sophia University January Session in Japanese Studies Non-exchange Targeted program 16 October 2024 Apply now
New Zealand CISaustralia January in Auckland Non-exchange Academic merit 15 October 2024 Apply now
Singapore HEX International: Singapore - January Session Non-exchange Academic merit 7 November 2024 Apply now
South Korea Korea University International Winter Campus Non-exchange Academic merit 15 November 2024 Apply now
Yonsei University Winter Abroad at Yonsei Non-exchange Academic merit 14 November 2024 Apply now
Taiwan Soochow University December International Program (SCUIP) Non-exchange Academic merit 4 October 2024 Closed

Europe
 
Location Program title Placement Scholarships Application deadline Status
Austria University of Vienna Winter School for Cultural Historical Studies Non-exchange Targeted program 30 November 2024 Apply now
Belgium KU Leuven Winter University - Global Challenges for Our Sustainable Future Non-exchange Targeted program 1 November 2024 Apply now
Germany Freie Universitat Berlin Winter University (FUBiS) Non-exchange Targeted program 21 November 2024 Apply now
Humboldt University of Berlin Winter University (HUWISU) Non-exchange Targeted program 15 November 2024 Apply now
Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) European Studies Winter School Non-exchange Targeted program 15 October 2024 Apply now
Italy CISaustralia January in Florence Non-exchange Academic merit 22 November 2024 Apply now
IFSA January in Rome Non-exchange Academic merit 1 November 2024 Apply now
Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore International Winter Programmes Non-exchange Targeted program 20 October 2024 Apply now
Netherlands CISaustralia January in Maastricht Non-exchange Targeted program 10 November Apply now
Spain IFSA January in Barcelona Non-exchange Academic merit 1 November 2024 Apply now
University of Alicante Spanish Language Program Non-exchange Targeted program 30 October 2024 To be confirmed
Switzerland Universite de Lausanne Intensive French Winter Program Non-exchange Targeted program 31 October Apply now

United Kingdom

Location Program title Placement Scholarships Application deadline Status
England CISaustralia January in London Non-exchange  Academic merit 31 October 2024 Apply now

The Americas

Location Program title Placement Scholarships Application deadline Status
Canada HEC Montre´al French and Business Winter School Non-exchange Academic merit 15 November 2024 Apply now
Chile PUC Chile (UC Chile) Intercultural Approaches for Public Health Non-exchange Academic merit 27 September 2024 Closed
Costa Rica IFSA January in Costa Rica Non-exchange Academic merit 1 November 2024 Apply now
Mexico IFSA January in Mexico Non-exchange Academic merit 1 November 2024 Apply now
Tecnologico de Monterrey - Tec Winter School Non-exchange Academic merit 15 November 2024 Apply now
Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México (IBERO) Social Realities in Latin America Summer Program Non-exchange Academic merit 2 October 2024 Closed
United States CISaustralia January in New York State Non-exchange Academic merit 1 November 2024 Apply now

Applying to a program that is not listed on the Global Mobility Database?
You can apply to an overseas short-term program during the upcoming semester break even if it is not listed on the Global Mobility Database. By registering your short-term program with Sydney Abroad, you will become part of a supported framework that provides you with advice about academic credit, eligible funding options, and pre-departure support.

Short-term Program Registration (BYO)