Short-term Opportunities
Make the most of your holidays
Short term study overseas
Want to study overseas but a full semester exchange doesn’t work for you? Short term programs are a great way to go abroad, earn credit for your degree, and see the world all in your semester breaks! There’s heaps of variety in where you can go and what you can do, and every short term application (excluding Study Tours) is automatically considered for a travel grant, valued at up to $500!
Short term programs can be anywhere from a few days to 8 weeks long, depending upon what you do, and generally take place in the June/July or December/January breaks. A short term program is usually worth 4.5 UniSA credits (one course). You are welcome to do more than one short term program, as long as it fits in your degree.
Exchange in 2026
Exchange in 2026 and beyond will fall under Adelaide University. If you are interested in going on exchange in 2026, please go to the Adelaide University Global Learning website. More information will be added to the Adelaide University website as it becomes available.
If you have any questions, please still direct these to UniSA Global Opportunities - see Contact Us page.
Find out moreApplication deadlines
Due to the variety of programs and opportunities, there is no single deadline for a short term application. Check out the Short Term Exchange and Short Term Other Program pages for more details. As a guide, if you are applying to Short Term Exchange please apply at least three months before program begins. For Short Term Other, preferably apply two months before the program is due to begin.
You can still submit an application closer to the start date of the program, even for short term exchange programs. However, be aware that it takes time to process applications and travel grants, and we cannot guarantee a place at a partner program if you are late. Therefore, it is best to give yourself plenty of time to get ready!
Our process
Step 1.
Work out what you want to do
Read our website, the testimonials, and look at the host institution/provider.
Step 2.
Apply to UniSA
Once you’ve worked out what you’re going to do, apply to us to get credit and find out if you're eligible for a travel grant.
Step 3.
Get credit
As part of the application, you will need to get approval for credit/recognition into your Degree. We will advise you further on this during the process.
Step 6.
Go overseas! Upon return complete report and other requirements.
Step 5.
Receive Travel Grant
If you are eligible, receive your travel grant and information on how to accept it.
Step 4.
Complete pre-departure tasks
Complete some pre-departure tasks.
For further details on the process, look at our short term exchange or short term other programs.
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