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Winter Break Programs

Short-term programs - Winter Break 2025 (June – July)


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

Winter 2025 programs must take place during the University of Sydney semester break (22 June 2025 to 3 August 2025).

Winter Break 2025 Global Experiences  

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 5 April 2025. 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.

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

PLEASE NOTE: As of 28 March 2025, We are aware of a known technical fault affecting some students currently seeking academic approval in the upcoming Winter break. These students have identified they have not received their invitational email from Faculty Services (Mobility). or access to the overseas study request portal. While we wait for further updates on this issue, please note if you have completed your Sydney Abroad Application before the 5 April deadline (as indicated by receiving an eligibility check email) you will be able to seek Academic Approval for the upcoming Winter. This technical fault will not impact your ability to receive an outcome.  


2025 Winter 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 June-July 2025 unit. International programs offered by the University of Sydney Faculty can also be found on our Faculty and School Programs page.  

EARLY APPLICATION PROGRAMS

Location Program Title Placement Scholarships Application deadline Status
Austria Vienna University of Economics and Business International Summer School (ISUWU)  Exchange Targeted program 08 March 2024 CLOSED
Vienna University of Economics and Business International Summer School (ISUWU)  Non-exchange Targeted program 31 March 2025 CLOSED
Denmark Copenhagen Business School International Summer University (ISUP) Exchange  Targeted program 13 February 2025 CLOSED
Copenhagen Business School International Summer University (ISUP) Non-Exchange Targeted program 3 April 2025 CLOSED
Aarhus University Summer University Exchange Targeted program 4 March 2025 CLOSED
Aarhus University Summer University Non-Exchange Targeted program 18 March 2025 CLOSED
England London School of Economics (LSE) Summer School Non-exchange Targeted program Until places are filled Apply Now
University of Liverpool Summer Research Programme (EXCHANGE) Exchange Targeted program 31 January 2025 CLOSED
University of Liverpool Summer Research Programme (NON-EXCHANGE) Non-exchange Targeted program 15 February 2025 CLOSED
Finland Aalto University Digital Business Master Class Exchange Targeted program 5 April 2025 CLOSED
 


EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Academic Approval - you must apply by the 5 April 2025 or the partner deadline (whichever is first) for academic approval, you must have academic approval to participate in an EXCHANGE program.

Location Program title Placement Scholarships Application deadline Status
Austria Vienna University of Economics and Business International Summer School (ISUWU)  Exchange Targeted program 08 March 2024 CLOSED
China Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Antai Global Summer School (EXCHANGE) Exchange Targeted program 5 April 2025 CLOSED
Denmark Copenhagen Business School International Summer University (ISUP) Exchange  Targeted program 13 February 2025 CLOSED
Aarhus University Summer University Exchange Targeted program 4 March 2025 CLOSED
Finland Aalto University Digital Business Master Class Exchange Targeted program 5 April 2025 CLOSED
Hong Kong The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Summer School Exchange Targeted program 5 April 2025 CLOSED
Mexico Tecnologico de Monterrey iSummer MX Program (EXCHANGE) Exchange Targeted program 5 April 2025 CLOSED
Singapore National University of Singapore - FASStrack Asia: The Summer School (EXCHANGE) Exchange Targeted program 7 March 2025 CLOSED
South Korea KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) International Summer School (EXCHANGE) Exchange N/A   CANCELLED BY HOST
United Kingdom King's College London International Summer School (EXCHANGE) Exchange Targeted program 23 March 2025 CLOSED
University of Leeds International Summer School (LISS) (EXCHANGE) Exchange Targeted program 5 April 2025 CLOSED
University of Liverpool International Summer School Exchange Targeted program 1 April 2025 CLOSED
University of Liverpool Summer Research Programme (EXCHANGE) Exchange Targeted program 31 January 2025 CLOSED
United States of America University of California Berkeley EDUF3553 (Online)- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (EXCHANGE)
Education Students ONLY 
Exchange  Targeted program 5 April 2025 INVITATIONAL
  University of California Berkeley Summer Sessions (EXCHANGE)
For Invited SEMESTER EXCHANGE students ONLY
Exchange  Targeted program 5 April 2025 INVITATIONAL

NON-EXCHANGE (STUDY ABROAD) PROGRAMS
Asia
Location Program title Placement Scholarships Application deadline Status
Cambodia INCiTE Summer School Non-exchange Targeted Program 31 March 2025 CLOSED
China Fudan University International Summer Session (NON-EXCHANGE) Non-exchange  N/A 31 May 2025 CLOSED
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) LEC Summer School Non-exchange  N/A 5 April 2025 CLOSED
Shanghai Jiao Tong University ANTAI Global Summer Session Non-exchange N/A 31 May 2025 CLOSED
Sichuan University (Joint International Program with Soochow University) Non-exchange N/A 5 April 2025 CLOSED
Peking University Summer School International (PKUSSI) Non-exchange  N/A 31 May 2025 CLOSED
Zhejiang University Global Program Non-exchange  N/A 5 April 2025 CLOSED
GSP – Fudan University Global Summer Program Non-exchange  N/A 28 May 2025 CLOSED
Hong Kong University of Hong Kong Summer Institute (HKUSI) Non-exchange N/A 21 March 2025 CLOSED
Chinese University of Hong Kong International Summer School Non-exchange N/A 30 April 2025 CLOSED
Indonesia ACICIS Indonesian Language Short Course (ILSC) Non-exchange NCP Mobility Grant  26 March 2025 CLOSED
ACICIS Public Health Study Tour Non-exchange NCP Mobility Grant  26 March 2025 CLOSED
Japan









Singapore
Hokkaido University - Hokkaido Summer Institute (HSI) Non-exchange Targeted Program 2 June 2025 CLOSED
University of Tokyo Global Unit Courses Non-exchange Targeted Program 14 March 2025 CLOSED
Sophia University Summer Sessions Non-Exchange Targeted Program 7 March 2025 CLOSED
CISaustralia - July in Tokyo, Japan Non-exchange N/A 7 June 2025 CLOSED
Singapore Management University Global Summer Programme Non-exchange  N/A 15 April 2025 CLOSED
Nanyang Technological University GEM
Trailblazer Summer Program
Non-exchange  N/A 31 March 2025 CLOSED
National University of Singapore FASStrack Asia: The Summer School  Non-exchange Targeted Program 31 March 2025 CLOSED
South Korea Korea University International Summer Campus (KU ISC) Non-exchange  Targeted program 16 May 2025 CLOSED
Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) Non-exchange  N/A 8 May 2025   CLOSED
Seoul National University International Summer Program (SNU ISP) Non-exchange N/A 1 May 2025 CLOSED
KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) International Summer School (NON-EXCHANGE) Non-exchange N/A   CANCELLED BY HOST
Taiwan Soochow University July International Program (NON-EXCHANGE) Non-exchange  N/A 5 April 2025 CLOSED
Vietnam HEX International: Vietnam - July Session (NON-EXCHANGE) 
 
Non-exchange  N/A 23 April 2025 CLOSED

Europe
Location Program Title Placement Scholarships Application deadline Status
Austria Vienna University of Economics and Business International Summer School (ISUWU) (NON-EXCHANGE)
 
Non-exchange  Targeted Program 31 March 2025 CLOSED
Belgium KU Leuven Summer School - Europe Inside Out Non-exchange N/A 30 April 2025 CLOSED
Denmark Copenhagen Business School International Summer University (ISUP) Non-Exchange Targeted program 3 April 2025 CLOSED
Aarhus University Summer University Non-Exchange Targeted program 18 March 2025 CLOSED
France Sciences Po Summer School (NON-EXCHANGE) Non-exchange Targeted program 7 May 2025 CLOSED
HEC Paris Business Summer School Non-exchange N/A 2 June 2025 CLOSED
Universite Catholique de Lille LILLE European Summer Program
 
Non-exchange N/A 1 May 2025 CLOSED
Germany University of Mannheim MBS Summer School Non-exchange Targeted Program 30 April 2025 CLOSED
Italy Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore International Summer Programmes Non-exchange Targeted program 15 April 2025 CLOSED
Bocconi Summer School Non-exchange N/A 4 April 2025 CLOSED
CISAustralia July in Florence Non-exchange N/A  20 May 2025 CLOSED
Netherlands Vrije University Amsterdam Summer School (NON-EXCHANGE) Non-Exchange Targeted program  1 May 2025 CLOSED
CISaustralia July in Maastricht, the Netherlands Non-Exchange N/A  12 May 2025 CLOSED
Spain Universidad Autonoma de Madrid UAM Summer School of Economics and Business Non-Exchange N/A 27 June 2025 CLOSED
Autonomous University of Barcelona UAB Barcelona Summer School Non-Exchange Targeted Program 31 May 2025 CLOSED
CISAustralia July in Barcelona, Spain Non-Exchange N/A  18 April 2025 CLOSED
Switzerland University of Zurich International Summer School Non-Exchange Targeted Program 24 April 2025 CLOSED

United Kingdom
Location Program Title Placement Scholarships Application deadline Status
England King's College London International Summer School Non-Exchange N/A  9 May 2025 CLOSED
Leeds International Summer School Non-exchange  N/A  1 May 2025 CLOSED
London School of Economics (LSE) Summer School Non-exchange Targeted program Until places are filled Apply Now
Queen Mary University of London Summer School Non-exchange Targeted program 26 May 2025 CLOSED
University of Bristol Undergraduate Summer Schools Non-exchange N/A 25 May 2025 CLOSED
University College London UCL Summer School Non-exchange  N/A 5 April 2025 CLOSED
University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education (ICE) International Summer Programmes Non-exchange N/A 29 June 2025 CLOSED
University of Sussex - Undergraduate Summer School Non-exchange N/A  30 May 2025 CLOSED
University of Liverpool International Summer School Non-exchange N/A 18 May 2025 CLOSED
University of Liverpool Summer Research Programme (NON-EXCHANGE) Non-exchange Targeted program 15 February 2025 CLOSED
  CISaustralia - July in Stirling, Scotland Non-exchange N/A 22 April 2025 CLOSED


The Americas
Location Program Title Placement Scholarships Application deadline Status
Canada
 
HEC Montreal Business French Summer School Non-exchange N/A 17 May 2025 CLOSED
University of Victoria Gustavson School of Business Summer Program Non-exchange N/A 14 June 2025 CLOSED
Mexico Tecnologico de Monterrey iSummer MX Program Non-exchange Targeted program 16 May 2025 CLOSED
United States of America Harvard Summer School Non-exchange Targeted program 17 March 2024 CLOSED
Parsons School of Design - Summer Intensive Studies: New York Non-exchange N/A  1 April 2025 CLOSED
CISaustralia July in Los Angeles, USA
 
Non-exchange N/A 1 May 2025 CLOSED
Yale University Non-exchange N/A 5 May 2025 CLOSED

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.

BYO Programs will not be available for Winter 2025. We are prioritizing our partnership programs that are promoted on our website and the high volume of application to these.