Overseas short programs
Short programs are a great way to gain international experience, while getting credit for your La Trobe degree. Often done during you winter or summer break, short programs don’t add any extra time to your degree. While overseas travel is currently restricted, there are still many opportunities for you to gain important international experience through virtual programs with our partners.
Virtual program options
With the global workforce moving more into the virtual space, virtual programs are a great way to develop practical, career-building and intercultural skills that are high in demand. La Trobe has partnerships with many overseas institutions and organisations, giving you a range of unique opportunities.
For example, La Trobe student Zara Protopopoff, undertook a virtual internship with an international company during 2020 through our partner, CISaustralia. Even during adversity, Zara managed to adapt and make the most of it. You can read about Zara's experience and why you should sign up for a virtual internship, or watch Zara tell her story.
Program costs vary from program to program, but by getting credit towards your degree, you are eligible to receive a mobility grant from La Trobe Abroad. In many cases, the mobility grant will cover the cost of the program, meaning there will be little to no out of pocket expenses for you.
See below for the full list of available programs and when you find the one you want, click the How to Apply button. Remember, keep checking back as new opportunities are posted as they arise.
In-Country program options
While the COVID-19 situation remains highly fluid, our university partners are beginning to offer more and more in-country opportunities as borders ease. Please refer to our Partner University programs in the Short Term Programs tab.
Virtual programs
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This list of virtual programs will be updated continually as new programs become available from our partners.
La Trobe Abroad Mobility Grants are available for approved virtual programs.
| Host organisation | Program name | Program dates | Open to | La Trobe application deadline | Host organisation deadline | Program cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kedge Business School | International Summer School | June 6 - July 22, 2022 | Business students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | April 30, 2022 | 1000 Euro per course | |
ImmerQi | Virtual Internship and Language Training | Varied, during semester or summer break | Law, Media, Marketing, Education, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | Rolling basis – See website or ask LTA | ~$2150 - $2550 | |
The Global Student | Remote Global Internships | Varied, during semester or summer break | Architecture, Business, | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | Rolling basis – See website or ask LTA | ~$1550 - $2250 | |
WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management | Multiple 4-week courses which commence January 3 until December 11, 2022 May 8 - May 21, 2022 | MBA students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | 8 weeks before classes start April 15, 2022 | No tuition fee for nominated students | ||
| Virtual Study Tours |
| All students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | Please check the website ahead of each intake. | Free for eligible students | ||
| Sophia University | Summer Session in Japanese Language Summer Session in East Asian Studies | July 5 - July 22, 2022 | Japanese Language students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | April 13, 2022 | Fee waivered for nominated students | |
| Akita International University | Summer Program Online | June 15 - July 26, 2022 | Japanese Language students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | April 4, 2022 | 80,000 JPY for Exchange Students | |
Internships
Update: The programs listed below are currently unavailable due to international travel restrictions associated with COVID-19. Please use them as a guide to the types of programs we plan to offer in the future when international travel restrictions are lifted.
For currently available programs, please click over to the ‘Virtual programs’ tab on this page.
Short term programs
Update: La Trobe University has lifted its travel suspension and overseas travel and participation in short-term mobility programs is permitted from July 1, 2022. Please note, some of the programs listed below may not be currently unavailable due to international travel restrictions associated with COVID-19. Please use this information as a guide only to the types of programs that are available to La Trobe University students.
Partner program
These are winter and summer short programs held at a La Trobe University exchange 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.
La Trobe Academic-led program
La Trobe 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 School in coordination with an affiliated international institution. As these may change each year please contact your School office for more information.
Third Party short programs
Short term study programs coordinated through approved third-party providers. La Trobe University has developed strong relationships with ISEP, CIS Australia, EcoLife, Projects Abroad and Work The World 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 an online Overseas Short Programs application, with School approval, to La Trobe Abroad before confirming registration or paying fees to the external organisation.
Independent Programs:
Students wishing to apply for an Overseas Short Program outside of La Trobe University’s Exchange Partners and Approved Providers will need to submit a Non-Partner Vetting Checklist in their GECA application and OSP Supporting Documents.
The Non-Partner Vetting Checklist can be found in the Forms section of the how to apply webpage and will address aspects of the program including content, accommodation, safety and public liability insurance.
If the requirements of the Non-Partner Vetting Checklist are not met, the program may not be approved.
Partner university programs
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Students approved for an Overseas Short Program with an Exchange Partner will receive a $1000 Mobility Grant.
Domestic students participating in an Exchange Partner Short Program are eligible to apply for the limited $1000 Student Mobility Assistance Scholarship (SMAS) [Word 98 KB]. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and must demonstrate experiencing financial disadvantage.
Host University/Country | Program name and dates | Open to | LTU application deadline | Host institution application deadline | Program cost to host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BI Norwegian Business School - Oslo, Norway | 20 June to 15 July 2022 | Business students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date15 April 2022 | April 15, 2022 | No program fee for LTU nominated students. |
| University of Bayreuth - Germany | Bayreuth International Summer School July 4 - 15, 2022. | Taught by both German and international lecturers, the courses are in the fields of applied sciences, international law, economics, and more will broaden your knowledge | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | April 1, 2022 | € 710 (program fee) |
| ESSCA School of Management | Angers Summer Program June 8 - July 8, 2022 Paris Summer Program June 13 - July 8, 2022 Budapest Summer Program June 20 - July 15, 2022 | Business students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date15 April 2022 | April 15, 2022 | Fees vary depending on the program. Please refer to their website for more information. |
| University of Gothenburg - Sweden | Summer School for Sustainability July 4 - August 7, 2022 | Sustainability Students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | March 31, 2022 | Free |
| University of Potsdam - Germany | International Summer School Various programs in German and English. There are 2-week and 4-week courses available in-country from July - to September | Recommended for German language students, and students studying history. | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | Varies - please the partner's website for more information. | Varies - please the partner's website for more information. |
| Università Cattolica - Italy | Universita' Cattolica Summer Programmes
June/July | Health Sciences, Agriscience, Arts, Business, International Relations and Media and Communication students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | April 1, 2022 |
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| Linköping University - Sweden |
4th July and 29th July 2022 | All students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | Applications open February 1, 2022 | Free tuition - accommodation package available from 5500 SEK. |
Kyushu University | Summer in Japan July 4 - July 26, 2022 Designed for undergraduate-level students in all academic fields, Summer IN Japan (SIJ) offers participants a comprehensive package of resources, opportunities, and hands-on experiences to become familiar with or further deepen their understanding of Japan in today's social, cultural, political, and economic contexts. | All students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | April 10, 2022 | 190,000 JPY |
| Yonsei University | Yonsei International Summer Program 4-week course: June 28 - July 21, 2022 6-week course: June 28 - August 4, 2022 Course list | Various disciplines - please check the course list. | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | May 13, 2022 | Application and tuition fees are waived for students that are nominated by La Trobe University |
| Chinese University of Hong Kong | International Summer School (Virtual)
7 to 26 August 2022 | Various disciplines - please check the course list. | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | April 30, 2022 | Tuition fees are waived for students that are nominated by La Trobe University |
| Singapore Management University | Global Summer Progamme 4-week course: June 27 - July 22, 2022 | Business students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | April 10, 2022 | Application fee: SGD 150 Tuition fee: SGD 3,210 for one course SGD 5,350 for two courses Miscellaneous fee: SGD 230 (covers IT services, matriculation fee, and SMU Student's Medical Insurance insurance) *10% discount on tuition fees for LTU students |
| HAN University of Applied Sciences | HAN Summer School June 27, 2022 - July 8, 2022. | Business students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | April 15, 2022 | € 995 |
| The Europa-Universität Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder | Summer course: The European system of human rights protection 29 August - 9 September 2022 | Law students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | May 30, 2022 | 490 EURO |
| University of Bayreuth | Bayreuth International Summer School Program dates TBA | Law, humanities, business, and science | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | April 30, 2022 | €710 |
| Rikkyo University | Summer Online Short Term Intensive Program Summer 1: Monday, June 13, 2022- Wednesday, June 22, 2022 (no classes on Saturday and Sunday) Summer 2: Monday, July 11, 2022- Wednesday, July 20, 2022 (no classes on Saturday and Sunday) | Japanese Language students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | Summer 1: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Summer 2: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 | 50,000 JPY |
| Burgundy School of Business | Authentic Leadership and Entrepreneurial Creativity Face-to-face Summer School 2022: June 20-24, 2022 The in-person programme is credited with 6 ECTS and contains 25 contact hours with a lecturer during the 5 days Online Summer School July 11-15, 2022 The online programme is credited with 4 ECTS and contains 20 contact hours with a lecturer during 4 days. | Business students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | March 31, 2021 | Face-to-face fees: 160 Euro + 500 Euro Online Fees: 80 Euro + 250 Euro |
| Taylor's University (Malaysia) | Hospitality Management (Physical) Malaysian Culture, Heritage and Gastronomy (Physical) July 31 - August 13, 2022 (two weeks) | Hospitality and Event Management Students. | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | May 31, 202 | $1,400 USD - all-inclusive except for daily living expenses and airfares. |
| National University of Singapore | GEM Trailblazer Summer Program June 15, 2022 - July 30, 2022 | All students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | 31 March 2022 | Waived for up to two courses (3 or 4-AU course) |
| CETT University of Barcelona | Summer School | Business, Tourism and Hospitality students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | May 15, 2022 | All the information about the prices can be found here. |
| IESEG School of Managerment |
| Business students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | April 30, 2022 | 10% Tuition fee (Topic-based courses) reduction for Partner universities students. Students can also apply for a merit-based scholarship covering up to 50% of the tuition fees. Decisions will be made in May. |
LTU Academic-Led Programs
Please note: There may be additional study tours running within the School or Department, so please also enquire with your Professors in the event they are aware of other options.
| Host University/Country | Program name and dates | Open to | LTU application deadline | Host institution application deadline | Program cost | Student places available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Primary Health Care Nursing (NSG3PHN)-Nepal | Clinical Placements with Projects Abroad | LTU Nursing/Midwifery students: Proposed placements include Patam Community Based Rehab, Nutritional Rehab Home and MSPN AIDs/HIV family assistance | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | Please visit the Nursing & Midwifery LMS site for details about applying and more information. | See LMS site; approximately $2,650 plus airfares | 40 students split between multiple groups |
Women's Health and Rights in the Philippines: Multidisciplinary Approaches | LTU Study Tour | All Students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | For more info: | Approx: $2000, plus airfare and personal expenses | Limited |
Global Education Practicum, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Professional Experience Placements with The Global Student in Ministry of Education Schools | Teacher Education students in 3rd or 4th year Bachelor degrees or Masters level who have completed one placement in Australia Placements are in Ministry of Education Schools | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | Please email for details about applying and more information. | Approx $3,000 plus airfares $2000 Endeavour Grant funding for selected Masters level students in 2018 program $3000 NCP Funding for Bachelor level students | 10-15 students *3 times each year (i.e. 30 -45 students per year) |
Engineering & Tech Science or Humanities, Health, Education, Business | LTU Study Tour | All Undergrad and Postgrad students – Multi-discipline | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | Must attend info session and apply - Register | TBA – Mobility Grants available | Limited |
CISaustralia Programs
Please see CIS Australia's website for a list of courses, deadlines, and contact details.
CISaustralia Programs
See CISaustralia's La Trobe Landing Page website for a list of courses, deadlines, and contact details.
EcoLife (Vets in the Wild etc.)
Host/Country | Program Name and Dates | Open To | LTU application deadline | Host institution applications deadline | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EcoLife, South Africa | Vets in the Wild Nov-Dec | Wildlife and Conservation Students | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | Contact via email | US$4980.00 |
Projects Abroad
| Host/Country | Program Name and Dates | Dates | Open To | LTU application deadline | Host institution applications deadline | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Projects Abroad-Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, South Pacific and Latin America | Teaching Placements, Clinical Placements, Animal Care and other Experiences | Year Round | University-wide | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | Applications | A$3,000-5,000 depending on length |
*Programs to ‘Shanghai International Studies University’ are no longer approved for credit or mobility grants.
*Inclusions within program costs will vary from program to program. Ensure you check with the individual institutions exactly what is included in the program cost.
^If you require an alternative version of this document please contact us.
Clinical placements
Update: The programs listed below are currently unavailable due to international travel restrictions associated with COVID-19. Please use them as a guide to the types of programs we plan to offer in the future when international travel restrictions are lifted.
For currently available programs, please click over to the ‘Virtual programs’ tab on this page.
Students whose degree entails a practicum or clinical placement may be able to do this overseas. Students can source these placements themselves, through the school or refer to the opportunities available at La Trobe International.
All applications must be accompanied by written permission from the student's school 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, Organisation or Clinic | Country | Available to La Trobe students studying and Year Level: | La Trobe contact | Estimated Costs | Number of Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Sweden | Midwifery students Year 2 and Year 4, MID4CCB | Michelle Newton | $5,000 | 2 per program |
| Nursing Cultural Exchange-Chinese U of HK and Hong Kong Polytechnic | Hong Kong | B. Nursing (NSG3CEL) | TBC | $4,000 | 2 per program |
| Singapore Cultural Exchange and Placement | Singapore | B. Nursing (NSG3CEL) | TBC | $4,000 | 16 students |
| Community Health in Malaysia-PACOS Trust | Malaysia | Public Health, Nursing, maybe others | Melanie Bish | $5,000 | up to 10 students |
| Learn to Live Clinical Placement | Indonesia | B. Nursing (NSG3CEL) or NSG2NCI for pathway | TBC | $4,000 | Up to 10 students |
| Medical University of Graz | Austria | B. Nursing (NSG3CEL) | TBC | $4,000 | Up to 10 students |
| Airlangga University | Indonesia | B. Nursing (NSG3CEL) | TBC | $4,000 | Up to 10 students |
| Occupational Therapy Placement tours | India and Vietnam | OT students for OCT5MSP | Tracy Fortune | ||
| Physiotherapy Placements | Varied; examples Cambodia, Italy, Denmark, Canada | Usually in later years | Janet McConville | ||
| Paramedicine Placements | USA, UK, Canada, India, N.Z., other as available from time to time | B. Paramedic Practice with Honours | Dr. Susan Furness | ||
| Social Work Placements | Fiji, Philippines, Cambodia | Bachelor of Human Services/Master of Social Work students | Natasha Long | ||
| Speech Pathology Placements | Cambodia | Speech Pathology/Audiology students | Chyrisse Heine | ||
| Community Engagement Allied Health | Vietnam | ALH3CEE subject (Health Science students) | Carolyn Taylor | ||
| Sports Physiotherapy placements | Varied; examples: Qatar, Netherlands | Master of Sports Physio students | Henry Wajswelner |
Below is an alternate option for Health Science students who might want an international experience outside your clinical hours:
| Host University/Country | Program name and dates | Open to | La Trobe University application deadline | Host institution application deadline | Student places available | Program cost to host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work the World, Ghana, Nepal, Philippines, Tanzania, Peru, and Sri Lanka (see note below**) | Individualised placements year-round | Health Science disciplines Nursing, Midwifery, OT, Physio etc. | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date | Contact them | Open | Varies based on location and length: see website |
Projects Abroad- 30 countries across Asia, Africa, and South America | Various health science disciplines including OT, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Midwifery , Public Health, Dentistry, Speech Pathology | GECA Application Form due 6-8 weeks before the program start date . | Open | A$2715 - $5770 |
**Please note, these experiences rarely count as Clinical Placement hours, but are more likely to be counted for meeting particular tasks required of your clinical skills record book. The mobility grant will therefore be the standard Short Program amount, not clinical placement amount and only if you are able to get credit/mandatory component of degree approval.