Study Overseas

Gain real-world experiences and increase your employability by including overseas study in your science degree.

The Faculty of Sciences work with the University’s Study Overseas team to facilitate opportunities for you to travel the world, experience other cultures, and develop global networks, all while gaining credit toward your program.

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Get credit to study overseas

Get credit

Study tours run by the University of Adelaide and linked to your degree automatically provide you with 3 units of credit.

For exchanges and short programs organised through the University, the amount of credit depends on the number and type of subjects you study. Get pre-approval from the faculty to ensure it will fit within your study plan and degree requirements.

If your study overseas experience is self-initiated and not organised through the University, make sure you get pre-approval from the faculty. We can provide advice on the amount of credit you can earn and how it can fit within your study plan.

Get paid to travel

Get paid

Domestic students can receive up to $13,000 to fund overseas experiences.

OS-HELP

Loans for most study overseas experiences are paid in cash and are added to your HECS-HELP debt:

Up to $6791 for non-Asian destinations
Up to $8149 for Asian destinations

Mobility grants / scholarships

Cash payments of $3,000 to $5,000 are available via the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan and Endeavor grants.

The programs which are funded by these grants vary each year. Look for these opportunities when choosing a study overseas experience.

More funding info

The above study overseas funding is not available to international students.

Compare types of overseas experiences

Domestic students - look for the ‘NCP funded’ tag for opportunities which attract a New Colombo Plan grant of $3,000.

Short programs
Exchange
Other programs

Short programs and study tours

Short trips with your fellow science students which combine intensive training and practical learning.

Duration: Generally 2-4 weeks
Credit: Yes, subject to pre-approval

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Science study tours

Timor L’este

Beneath the Waves

Theme: Biology, earth and environmental science

South Africa

Biosecurity & Conservation Medicine

Theme: Animal and veterinary science

South Africa

Conservation & Wildlife Management

Theme: Animal and veterinary science

Laos

Downstream Traffic Laos

Theme: Biology, earth and environmental science

Thailand

Hoof it to Thailand

Theme: Agriculture; animal and veterinary science

Oman

Oman, look at those rocks!

Theme: Earth and environmental science

South Korea

Seoul-changing Biotech

Theme: Biomedical science and biotechnology

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Third party provider programs

Fiji

Farm Ed Fiji

$3,000 NCP grants available

Indonesia

Agriculture Semester Program

$8,000 NCP grants available

India

Unbound Startups and Social Enterprise India

$3,000 NCP grants available

Nepal

Unbound Global Challenges Nepal

$3,000 NCP grants available

Thailand

Unbound Design for Social Change Thailand

$3,000 NCP grants available

India

Reimagining India

$3,000 NCP grants available

Other credit-approved programs
Program	Provider	Credit
FarmEd - Fiji (1, 2 or 3 months)	Project Everest	SCIENCE 3550 International Experience III (3 units). Alternatively, Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences and B.Sc (Animal Science) students may apply for the program to count towards the Professional Internship requirements of AGRIC 3500WT Professional Skills in Agricultural Science III.
FarmEd - Timor L'este (1, 2 or 3 months)	Project Everest	SCIENCE 3550 International Experience III (3 units)
FarmEd - Malawi (1, 2 or 3 months)	Project Everest	SCIENCE 3550 International Experience III (3 units)
Everest Recycling Solutions - Timor L'este (1, 2 or 3 months)	Project Everest	SCIENCE 3550 International Experience III (3 units)
Sustainable Fuel Consulting/Rocket Stove - Fiji (1, 2 or 3 months)	Project Everest	SCIENCE 3550 International Experience III (3 units)
Sustainable Fuel Consulting/Rocket Stove - Timor L'este (1, 2 or 3 months)	Project Everest	SCIENCE 3550 International Experience III (3 units)
Solar Consulting - Malawi (1, 2 or 3 months)	Project Everest	SCIENCE 3550 International Experience III (3 units)
Agriculture Professional Practicum (APP)	ACICIS	SCIENCE 3550 International Experience III (3 units). Alternatively, Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences and B.Sc (Animal Science) students may apply for the program to count towards the Professional Internship requirements of AGRIC 3500WT Professional Skills in Agricultural Science III.
Global Challenges - Nepal	Unbound	SCIENCE 3550 International Experience III (3 units)
Peruvian Biodiversity and Sustainability	AIM Overseas	SCIENCE 3550 International Experience III (3 units)
Cambridge Sciences Summer Program - Term 1	AIM Overseas	SCIENCE 2550 International Experience II (3 units)
Cambridge Sciences Summer Program - Terms 1 & 2	AIM Overseas	SCIENCE 2550 International Experience II (3 units)
Conservation Marine Biology (July or January offering)	AIM Overseas	SCIENCE 3550 International Experience III (3 units)
Food and Wine Trends and Innovation	AIM Overseas	SCIENCE 3550 International Experience III (3 units)

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Exchange programs

Semester or whole year exchange where you live and study in another country.

Both domestic and international students are encouraged to apply for a semester or whole year exchange at our partner universities. Exchange programs are generally open to both undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.

Duration: 1 or 2 semesters
Credit: Yes, subject to pre-approval

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Find your own program

‘Self-reporting programs’ include internships, placements, volunteering, and exchanges or courses at institutions that don’t have an exchange relationship with the University of Adelaide.

These programs are initiated by you. If you find an opportunity you are interested in, visit the Sciences Service Hub to talk with a student advisor about how it can fit into your study plan and how to get pre-approval for credit.

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