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.