Short term overseas programs

Short programs are not only a great way to spend your break from university, but also gain an overseas experience without disrupting your course structure. Depending on the kind of program, credits for units can also be obtained by participating in a short program.

La Trobe University students have the option of participating in various short programs.

  1. Short term academic programs 
  2. Clinical placements
  3. Internships
  4. Volunteering opportunities

Costs will vary from program to program. Students receiving credit are eligible to receive a mobility grant from La Trobe Abroad. Please see the Grants, scholarships and costs section for further information regarding funding available for short programs.

Application procedure

To be eligible to receive a mobility grant students must complete both a short program application form and a travel form.

Please retain a copy of the signed Faculty approval section of the form, as this will be used to ensure applicable credit is transferred to your La Trobe University course.

The application form must be fully completed including faculty approval and received by La Trobe Abroad at least 4-6 weeks before departure.

Each faculty have their own process for acquiring required signatures. Your faculty office should be consulted for advice. There is a section on the final page of the Student Application Form for your faculty office to indicate that form has been submitted as to their procedure.

Please note the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences requires students to obtain their Head of School's approval before submitting to the faculty office. Please ensure you retain copies of all documentation.

Students must also submit a mobility grant payment form, acceptance and conditions of participation form and travel form, available from our exchange page. 

All short program application forms must be submitted to La Trobe Abroad at least 4-6 weeks before departure.

Short term academic programs

Partner program

Winter and summer short programs which are held at a La Trobe University partner university. Students are required to make an application directly to La Trobe Abroad, who will nominate you to the University. To participate on these programs students require a minimum weighted average of 65%. An academic transcript is to be submitted with the short program application.

Faculty led short program

La Trobe faculties and schools facilitate a number of short term programs and study tours each year. These programs are led by a La Trobe academic or arranged by the faculty in coordination with an affiliated international institution. As these may change each year please contact your faculty or/and school office for more information.

Independent short programs

Short term study programs coordinated through an external organisation. La Trobe University has developed strong relationships with AIM Overseas, ISEP and AIC who facilitate various international academic and internship programs each year. Students participating in these programs are eligible to receive a mobility grant. Students are required to submit a short term program application form, with faculty approval, to La Trobe Abroad before confirming registration or paying fees to the external organisation.

Host University/Country Program name Program dates Open to LTU application deadline Host institution application deadline Student places available Program cost to host LTU grant ($A)
La Trobe University partner university programs
University of Sunderland, United Kingdom Art, Design and Media Summer School 8 July-2 August 2013 UG 15 May 2013 31 May 2013 Limited £2495 1000
ESSCA School of Management, China Study in Shanghai (multiple subject options) 17 June-26 July 2013 UG/PG 5 April 2013 20 April 2013 Limited Tuition fees waived 1000
ESSCA School of Management, Hungary Budapest Summer Program (multiple subject options) June-July 2013 UG/PG 5 April 2013 20 April 2013 Limited EURO 1500 1000
EWHA University, Korea International Summer (multiple subject options) 25 June-24 July 2013   1 May 2013 15 May 2013 Limited KRW 2850 1000
Yonsei University, Korea Yonsei Summer (multiple subject options) 2 July-8 August UG/PG 1 May 2013 10 May 2013 Limited KRW 3700 1000
Copenhagen Business School, Denmark Summer University Program 22 June-2 August UG/PG 13 February 2013 4 March 2013 Limited TBC 1000
University of East Anglia, United Kingdom Summer Study Abroad 1 July-26 July 2013 UG/PG 20 April 2013 3 May 2013 Limited £2395 1000
Ritsumeikan University, Japan Japanese Program 10 July-9 August 2013   1 May 2013 8 May 2013 Limited JPY190 000 1000
BI Norwegian Business School, Norway BI International Summer Program 2013 22 June-19 July 2013   18 March 2013 24 March 2013 Limited Tuition fees waved 1000
ESG Management School, France The Business of Entertainment 1 July-11 July   15 April 2013 30 April 2013 Limited EURO 1000 1000
ESG Management School, France Digital Business 1 July-11 July   15 April 2013 30 April 2013 Limited EURO 1000 1000
ESG Management School, France Luxury Brand Management 1 July-11 July   15 April 2013 30 April 2013 Limited

EURO
1000

 1000
ESG Management School, France Management of Gastronomy and Fine Wine Sector 1 July-11 July   15 April 2013 30 April 2013 Limited EURO 1000 1000
Berlin School of Economics and Law Business and Business Law Program 23/30 June - 20 July   1 March 2013 1 April 2013 Limited EURO
1650		 1000
Faculty-led programs
USA/Canada (Faculty contact - Peter O'Meara) Professional Paramedical Placements 10 June-3 November 2013 Final year paramedical     Limited   1000
Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia (Faculty contact - Dr Peter O'Meara) Indonesian Busienss Study Tour 5 July-21 July 2013 FBEL     Limited   500
Sheffield University, United Kingdom (Faculty contact - Trevor Budge) Sheffield Study Tour 8 June - 22 June Arts, Planning, Community Development, Archaeology     Limited   1000
Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore (Faculty contact - Sonia Reisenhofer) Singapore Cultural Exchange 24 November - 30 November Nursing     Limited   1000
IPADE Business School, Mexico (Faculty contact - Dr Michael Carrington) Singapore Cultural Exchange 24 November - 30 November Nursing     Limited   1000
Independent programs
University Catholique De Lille, France European Summer Program (multiple subject options) 28 June - 23 July   1 May 2012 15 May 2013 Limited EURO
2490		 500
AIM Overseas, Czech Republic International Security in Modern World TBC   TBC TBC Limited TBC 1000
AIM Overseas, USA New media for Business and Digital Marketing TBC   TBC TBC Limited TBC 1000
AIM Overseas, France European Marketing and Management TBC   TBC TBC Limited TBC 1000
AIM Overseas, Hong Kong International Trade Finance TBC   TBC TBC Limited TBC 1000
AIM Overseas, United Kingdom Cambridge Summer Programs TBC   TBC TBC Limited TBC 1000
AIM Overseas, United Kingdom OxfordSummer Programs TBC   TBC TBC Limited TBC 1000
AIM Overseas, Czech Republic Global Leadership Program in Prague TBC   TBC TBC Limited TBC 1000
AIM Overseas, Italy Peace, Conflict and Religion in Rome TBC   TBC TBC Limited TBC 1000
ISEP Summer Programs Various TBC   TBC TBC Limited TBC 1000
Internships
AIC - USA and canada (see below for further information) Internships January-February 2014 UG/PG TBC TBC   TBC 1000
Volunteering
*Inclusions within program costs will vary from program to program. Ensure you check with the individual instituions exactly what is included.

 

The Australia India Student Experience – Study Tour 2013

The Australia India Institute invites applications from undergraduate students for The Australia India Student Experience (AISE) – Study Tour 2013. Departing in January 2013, twenty participating students will visit two of India’s most prestigious institutions, the University of Delhi and the University of Mumbai.

Expose yourself to the intellectual and cultural life of an emerging superpower and one of the world’s oldest and most dynamic societies. Applicants must be undergraduate students from Victorian or Group of Eight Universities, Australian citizens or permanent residents and hold a passport valid for at least 12 months.

All domestic Indian travel, twin-share accommodation and admission charges will be covered by AISE Study Tour. All breakfasts and most lunch and evening meals in India, including special events, are also covered.

The Study Tour will run from 17 – 27 January 2013.

For further information please visit www.aii.unimelb.edu.au/projects or email studyabroad@latrobe.edu.au.

Applications close: 6pm 8 November 2012.

Clinical placements

Students whose degree entails a practicum or clinical placement may be able to do this overseas. Students can source these placements themselves, through the faculty or refer to the opportunities available at La Trobe International.

Students from the faculty of Health Sciences should make contact with the exchange coordinator within their Faculty.

All applications must be accompanied by written permission from the student's faculty including evidence that the placement will contribute towards the student's La Trobe course.

Below are some partner universities providing clinical placement opportunities for La Trobe students. Opportunities for students from other courses can be discussed with your course clinical placement officer.

Host University Country Available to La Trobe students studying: La Trobe contact
Kantipur School of Dentistry Nepal Oral Health Mr Ronald Knevel
Presov University Slovakia Oral Health Mr Ronald Knevel
Helsinki Metropolis University of Applied Sciences Finland Oral Health Mr Ronald Knevel
Turku University of Applied Sciences Finland Oral Health Mr Ronald Knevel
Karolinska University Norway Nursing Miss Sonia Reisenhofer

 

Internships 

AIC Internships in San Francisco and Toronto
The internships are full-time (approximately 40 hours per week), Monday to Friday, six week long, and running from mid-January to mid-February 2013. A variety of fields are covered, including:
  • Business, finance and economics
  • Television, film and arts, culture and education
  • Healthcare, social issues and education
  • Communications
  • Politics, law and NGOs
  • Media
  • Hospitality and travel
  • Research and more

You can find more information on the AIC website.

All La Trobe University participants are eligible to receive a A$1000 mobility fee which will be deducted from the total program fee.

Program cost - A$4100 (includes mobility grant deduction of $1000. Without mobility grant total program cost is $5100)

A non-refundable deposit pf A$500 is required before the application closing date. Full program payment is due by 7 December. Payments are to be made at the Student Centre on your campus.

Applications close: 21 September 2012 (Deposit and complete application form are due on this date)

Cost includes:

  • Individual career assessment meetings and pre-departure orientation
  • Internship placements via personalised process
  • Visa services (U.S. J-1 described, similar to Canadian SWAP): J-1 Visa services, including paperwork processing and placement monitoring; SEVIS Fee; Basic health insurance as required for the J-1 Visa.
  • On-site orientation to the city, program, and internship
  • Six weeks of housing in student residences
  • Program management and full-time emergency support
  • Workshops or materials on topics such as interviewing skills and city-specific industry area networking
  • Coaching and troubleshooting during the placement
  • Professional development components such as mid-term networking symposium
  • Mid-term review and final evaluation
  • Cultural exploration activities, including a city tour.

Want more information? AIC information webinars

Please join us for an information session about the 2013 La Trobe University Internship Programs in Toronto or San Francisco. This information session will cover basics about the program, information on the cities, and a chance for you to ask questions. Space is limited, so please reserve your seat.

Date: Monday July 30, 2012
Time: 8.30pm-9.30pm AEST
Reserve your webinar seat now.

Date: Friday August 3, 2012
Time:12pm-1pm AEST
Reserve your webinar seat now.

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

Deposit and application form (116KB)

Volunteering opportunities

La Trobe students have the opportunity to make a difference and contribute to the global society by participating in a Volunteering Program.

As volunteers, students can work towards making a positive contribution towards society, but can also grow as individuals themselves. Volunteering is also a great way of learning more about the functioning and sustainability of a non-profit organisation.

Students are able to source their own volunteer experiences and apply for credit back to their La Trobe degree. Credit cannot be guaranteed for all courses.

Students who do not receive credit for volunteering hours completed overseas are eligible to apply for the La Trobe Award.

Contact La Trobe Abroad
Global Lounge
Upper Agora East, Bundoora
Open 11am-3pm, Monday–Thursday
Email studyabroad@latrobe.edu.au
Phone 03 9479 2112