Short-term Study
Source: https://employability.uq.edu.au/short-term-experiences Parent: https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-the-edge
Short-term Study
- Get started
- Confirm eligibility
- Costs and funding
- Find an experience
- Apply
- Prepare to go
- While overseas
- Return to UQ
Winter 2026 applications are now open!
Libby - Winter Abroad at Yonsei, South Korea
Learn to see the world differently through a short-term global experience.
We support over 100 opportunities around the world each year.
This wide variety of opportunities gives you the flexibility to choose an experience that suits your personal needs and goals.
Access our Global Experiences Resources Page
Short-Term Study deadlines
Application for Short-term Study in UQ’s Winter break:\ Open: 28 November (for Winter of the following year)\ Close: 14 April (for Winter of the same year)
Application for Short-term Study in UQ’s Summer break:\ Open: 15 July (for Summer of the same year)\ Close: 24 September (for Summer of the same year)
OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
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Short-term experiences explained
When you search for a short-term experience there will be terms you may not be familiar with. These terms can affect your ability to participate.
Top tips
Here are our top 10 tips to try and make the application process as streamlined as possible.
Understand what you want to achieve
Speak to an academic advisor
Create a budget - don't rely on funding
Apply early
Make sure your passport is valid
Research visa requirements before applying
Do not book flights until your plans are confirmed
Discuss course changes with UQ Faculty
Get suitable travel insurance
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The Global Experiences office will assess and progress all programs that are submitted to them by their partners and approved providers