These study tours are typically 3–4 weeks in duration and are expertly led by Deakin's dedicated academics, providing you with an extraordinary opportunity to travel with lots of in-country support.

You'll join a close-knit group of approximately 20 students, embarking on an enriching journey to explore a fascinating country or region. During your travels, you'll engage with local communities, forging meaningful connections, and collaborate on impactful projects that bring your coursework to life.

These study tours are managed by your Faculty WIL Team.

Learn more about faculty-led study tours

An international internship is professional work experience that takes place overseas. It offers you the opportunity to work in a new cultural and professional environment, typically for 3–6 weeks (part time or full time).

You must complete between 100–160 hours of your international internship, and the process for securing and registering your international internship for credit is the same as for domestic internships.

View the step-by-step guide to internships for credit

There are two ways you can undertake an international internship:

• Apply for an internship through Deakin or a third-party provider.
• Self-source an internship and have it approved for credit.

Social impact (volunteering) programs are typically 2–4 weeks in duration. Participating in a social impact program means dedicating your time and skills to humanitarian endeavours in an international setting, ranging from educational initiatives to conservation projects.

This unique opportunity allows you to actively contribute to positive change, provides a platform to foster cross-cultural experiences and develop a profound comprehension of global challenges. Social impact programs offered through established third-party providers that specialise in coordinating and overseeing volunteering programs.

The process to securing and having your international experience count towards credit is the same as for a domestic internship.

View the internship step-by-step guide

If you find a social impact program that interests you, please first contact the WIL team to ensure it’s with an organisation that can be approved for credit.

Previous third-party providers who have partnered with Deakin:

• Think Pacific
• Projects Abroad

A trimester abroad offers you a global learning opportunity at one of Deakin's many partner organisations. They run for either 1 or 2 trimesters, and you're required to study a full-time load during your time at that university. A trimester abroad is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in a new environment and culture.

As an exchange student you will experience a new international academic environment, gaining exposure to different teaching methods, perspectives, and approaches to your field of study. Beyond academics, the exchange program offers a unique chance for personal growth as students navigate the challenges and adventures of living in a foreign country. It's a transformative journey that fosters independence, adaptability, and cross-cultural understanding, while also providing the opportunity to form lasting global connections and friendships.

Overall, a trimester abroad not only enhances your education but also enriches your life in countless ways, making it a highly rewarding and unforgettable experience.

You will need to plan your trimester abroad 12 months ahead.

Learn more about trimester abroad

When you undertake a short-term partner program, you engage in intensive coursework at one of our partner universities abroad, typically spanning a 2–6-week duration. This mode of learning bears some resemblance to exchange programs, but with distinct advantages – you benefit from smaller class sizes and a condensed timeframe. This approach allows for focused and immersive learning, making it an efficient way to broaden your academic horizons in a shorter time frame.

These programs fit nicely in the June/July and Trimester 3 breaks, so it doesn’t disrupt your studies here in Australia.

Learn more about short-term partner programs