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

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.

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.