Interested in studying abroad? Get in touch with our Education Abroad Team to find out about programs and funding.
education-abroad@deakin.edu.au
+61 (0)3 9246 8826
Overseas study
Progressive, real-world learning
Broaden your horizons as well as your career prospects. Choose to study abroad for a trimester, go on an international study tour for a couple of weeks, take on an overseas internship or volunteer on the other side of the world.
Spend a trimester abroad
Curious about university life overseas? Spend one or two trimesters studying abroad! It's an excellent way to fully immerse yourself in another culture while working your way towards becoming a Deakin graduate. Plus, you'll earn credit towards your degree without adding any time to your course.
Find financial assistance to get you there
There are lots of ways to fund your overseas experience with Deakin. Some programs may have one or more funding opportunities and can vary between $1000 and $8000.
Dragana Erkalovic visiting Mount Fuji as part of the Japanese Politics, Society & Culture Study Tour.
Ryan Twycross in Zion National Park while on trimester exchange at San Diego State University.
Georgia Kate Hourticolon exploring Iceland while on trimester exchange at Copenhagen School of Design and Technology KEA.
Melissa Ivelja visiting Hong Kong (SAR, China) during the Cities in Asia short term partner program.
Jacob Collins at Everest Base Camp as part of the Nepal Volunteering Project.
Simon Bugeja visiting the Borobudur Temple during the Indonesia WIL Study Program.
Spend a few weeks overseas
You can do a lot in just a few weeks overseas; help a developing community, study your favourite subject at a partner university, or take on an internship at an international workplace.
Faculty-led study programs (2–3 weeks)
These popular study tours are led by Deakin academics and staff. Running for two to three weeks, the intensive programs give you the opportunity to combine study and cultural immersion while gaining credit towards your degree.
Short-term partner programs (2–6 weeks)
This is a fantastic way to fast-track your degree. Offered by our partner universities or approved hosts, the programs run for two to six weeks during Trimester 3 (November–February) and the June/July break.
Global Experiential Learning program (2–4 weeks)
Deakin’s Global Experiential Learning (GEL) program takes your education outside the classroom and combines real-world experience with adventures abroad. GEL has three different programs:
- Work-integrated learning: get invaluable professional experience on an international internship.
- Social impact programs: work in community development, health promotion or environmental justice.
- High achiever series: selective research opportunities and prominent internships abroad.
I can honestly say that my study abroad experience was an absolute dream. I travelled to 13 countries and visited over 23 cities. During that time I grew in ways I didn't think possible.
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws | Trimester exchange at the University of Leeds
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Deakin’s Global Citizenship Program is designed to enhance your cultural intelligence and strengthen your sense of community with inclusive leadership skills. The Global Citizenship Award and digital credentials are awarded to students who have undertaken activities to increase their knowledge, skills and experience within a global context.
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