# Global Experiences

**Source**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/global-experiences
**Parent**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/

## Global Experiences

## [Semester-based Exchange](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange)     [Short-term Study](https://employability.uq.edu.au/short-term-experiences)

## [Global Enrichment Experiences](https://employability.uq.edu.au/global-enrichment-experiences)

[Global Experiences Expo](https://employability.uq.edu.au/global-experiences-expo)

Join us at the 2026 Global Experiences Expo to discover where a semester-based exchange, short-term study, or global enrichment opportunity through UQ can take you!\
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Monday 23 March, 1–4pm, UQ Centre (Building 27A), St Lucia

Immerse yourself in a whole new way of life through a global experience.

Global experiences help you develop independence, maturity and other important life skills that enhance your professional and personal life.

UQ has a range of scholarships and grants for students undertaking a semester-based exchange, short-term study or internship experience. Make the most of your time at UQ and explore your world.

[Watch an information session](https://echo360.org.au/media/c537f586-2534-4b21-b17f-2334574cc675/public)

[Book an appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)

[Access our Global Experiences Resources Page](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/internships-and-global-experiences-resources)

[Sign up to our newsletter](https://ems.gs/3lle0gbhktc)

[Contact the Team](https://employability.uq.edu.au/team/global-experiences)

Explore the world

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 Make lifelong friends

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 Challenge yourself

## Global Experiences Travel FAQs

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### General FAQs

## Can I undertake a global experience in any country?

## What happens if the DFAT risk rating increases?

## Will I be covered by UQ insurance?

## When and how will I be approved for travel?

## When can I start making financial commitments (eg: booking accommodation, flights, etc)?

## Do I need to stay in touch with UQ while I’m on my global experience?

## I want to go to a country with a Smartraveller rating of ‘reconsider your need to travel’ or ‘do not travel’. Can I get an exemption?

## Can my global experience be re-instated if the DFAT rating lower?

## Can I travel overseas for a global experience without the support of UQ?

## What should I do now?

## Are there any upcoming information sessions on how to apply for a future global experience?

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### Semester-Based Exchange

## Can I participate in my exchange virtually?

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### Internships and Short-term Study Experiences

## Can I participate / change to a virtual experience if I no longer want to travel internationally?

## Can I participate / change to an in-person experience if I no longer want to participate virtually?

[Semester-based Exchange](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange)

Choose from 120+ partner institutions in 30+ countries

[Short-term Study](https://employability.uq.edu.au/short-term-experiences)

Study overseas or virtually during the summer and winter breaks