Overseas short programs
Make the most of your winter or summer semester break with an overseas short program of two to six weeks.
Explore overseas short programs
As a participant in an approved overseas short program for academic credit, you'll receive a financial grant, complimentary La Trobe travel insurance, and may be eligible for additional funding.
Check out available overseas short programs on the Programs Portal, which is regularly updated as new international placements become available.
Program types
Short term partner programs
Short term partner programs are available through La Trobe’s partner universities and approved hosts. These programs are available as either an exchange or study abroad program.
- Exchange: You pay tuition to La Trobe as per usual
- Study Abroad: You pay tuition directly to the partner university or approved host
Academic-led study tour
Academic-led study tour programs are intensive two to four-week group study tours led by La Trobe academic staff. You'll enrol in a La Trobe subject that is either partly or entirely delivered on the study tour.
Explore upcoming programs on the Programs Portal. Speak to your course coordinator about any future programs that your School plans to offer that may not yet be listed on the Programs Portal.
Before you apply for a short term partner program
The steps below are only for short term partner program applications.
- Complete 120 credit points by departure.
- Maintain a minimum WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of 50 (higher WAM may be required for some programs).
- Ensure your study plan includes space for an overseas short program (typically elective courses).
- Visit the Programs Portal to find detailed information about each program, including whether it's an exchange or study abroad program, important dates, and how to apply.
- Most students undertake overseas short programs for elective credit. To receive elective credit for your overseas short program, you'll need to complete the Global Experience Credit Approval (GECA) application for your selected program.
- Allow at least a month prior to the application deadline to complete this step.
Interested in an overseas short program?
Attend an information session (or watch a recorded session) to find out how it all works.
Ready to apply?
Ensure that you have read and understood all the information about your selected program in the Programs Portal, including the 'How to apply' section.
Application deadlines vary. Check the deadlines for your selected program and allow enough time to complete all applications steps.
Contact us
We’re here to help. If you have questions, contact the La Trobe Abroad team.