# 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](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/short-term-study/seek-advice-about-short-term-experiences)
- [Confirm eligibility](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/short-term-study/confirm-eligibility-short-term-experiences)
- [Costs and funding](https://employability.uq.edu.au/financial-support/costs-and-funding-short-term-experiences)
- [Find an experience](https://employability.uq.edu.au/find-short-term)
- [Apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/short-term-study/apply-short-term-experience)
- [Prepare to go](https://employability.uq.edu.au/global-experiences/prepare-go)
- [While overseas](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/short-term-study/during-your-experience)
- [Return to UQ](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/short-term-study/return-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](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/internships-and-global-experiences-resources)

### 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](https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/fees-payments-and-refunds/fees-and-loans-domestic-students/os-help) for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.*

##### **Stay updated**

Sign up to get the latest information about internships and global experiences delivered straight to your inbox.

[Sign up now](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/Form.aspx?id=2932696)

## 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.

[Experiences explained](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/short-term-study/short-term-experiences-explained)

## 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

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Speak to an academic advisor

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Create a budget - don't rely on funding

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Apply early

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Make sure your passport is valid

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Research visa requirements before applying

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Do not book flights until your plans are confirmed

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Discuss course changes with UQ Faculty

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Get suitable travel insurance

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Sign up with Smartraveller before you go

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[Information for providers](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/short-term-study/information-short-term-providers)

The Global Experiences office will assess and progress all programs that are submitted to them by their partners and approved providers