International Office

2025 SMHS Exercise and Health Science Study Tour Sri Lanka

Undergraduate students from the School of Medical and Health Sciences can apply for a two-week study tour to Sri Lanka. The tour includes academic and cultural talks with students from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, offering cultural enrichment, practical experience, and degree credit.

Students will gain 15 credit points through the unit HST3505 International Study Project. 9 eligible students will receive a $3,000 grant via the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan.

Program Leader - Dr Favil Singh

2025 ECU Global Leadership in Japan

This four-week program, hosted by Tokyo City University (TCU), focusses on leadership and soft skills development and is open to all undergraduate students at ECU. The program is targeted at students who have demonstrated leadership, particularly through the TCU Buddy Program.

Students will gain 30 credit points through SAH3690 Leading for Cultural Understanding. 15 eligible students will receive a $5,000 grant via the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan.

Program Leader -  James Hall

AOFUA Camp Down Under 2025

Join students across the Aisa Oceania Five Universities Alliance (AOFUA) for a week of expert lectures, off campus activities, brainstorming, networking and some serious fun!

Unlock your leadership and teamwork skills by participating in thought-provoking, problem-solving activities that address some of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

This program is offered to ECU students at no cost* and includes:

• 1-week on campus shared accommodation
• Off campus excursions
• Some lunch and dinners
• Participation certificate
• New friendships
• and much more!

Contact international.office@ecu.edu.au to express your interest today! Hurry spaces are limited!

*students will be required to make a one-off payment of $50 to secure their place upon accepting their offer.

2025 SAH Community and Cultural Engagement in Bhutan

This three-week program is open to both undergraduate and post-graduate students, and focusses on community, language, and cultural engagement in a country that strives for Gross National Happiness. Students will be supported by local buddies at the Royal University of Bhutan, Samtse College.

Undergraduate students will gain credit towards the unit Cross-Cultural Knowledge and Global Citizenship (SAH2100).

Program Leader - Associate Professor Vicki Banham

2025 SBL Sustainability & Commerce in Sri Lanka

This program is run by the School of Business and Law and hosted by the University of Jayewardenepura (USJP). Student will engage in sustainability and climate change activities, including workshops and field visits, while studying relevant policies and practices in Sri Lanka. The program also includes cultural immersion, Sinhalese language learning, and visits to key sites like the ECU Sri Lanka campus and The MJF Charitable Foundation.

Students will gain 15 credit points through the unit International Business Study Tour (INB3700). 10 eligible students will receive a $3,000 grant via the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan.

Program Leader - Dr Dilhani Kapu Arachchilage

Student Exchange Opportunities - The University of Turin, Italy

The University of Turin (UniTo) in Italy has 2 mobility opportunities available, supported by Erasmus+ funding, for students studying in the School of Business and Law.

For study in 2025 or 2026 there is available:

2 x Semester length student exchange places ($1,500/month & $2,500 travel per person)

Students interested in the semester exchange opportunities should apply for semester exchange as soon as possible or contact the Study Overseas team - studyoverseas@ecu.edu.au.

2025 ECU Global Leadership in Japan

This four-week program, hosted by Tokyo City University (TCU), focusses on leadership and soft skills development and is open to all undergraduate students at ECU. The program is targeted at students who have demonstrated leadership, particularly through the TCU Buddy Program.

Students will gain 30 credit points through SAH3690 Leading for Cultural Understanding. 15 eligible students will receive a $5,000 grant via the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan.

Program Leader -  James Hall

2025 SAH Community and Cultural Engagement in Bhutan

This three-week program is open to both undergraduate and post-graduate students, and focusses on community, language, and cultural engagement in a country that strives for Gross National Happiness. Students will be supported by local buddies at the Royal University of Bhutan, Samtse College.

Undergraduate students will gain credit towards the unit Cross-Cultural Knowledge and Global Citizenship (SAH2100).

Program Leader - Associate Professor Vicki Banham

2025 SBL Sustainability & Commerce in Sri Lanka

This program is run by the School of Business and Law and hosted by the University of Jayewardenepura (USJP). Student will engage in sustainability and climate change activities, including workshops and field visits, while studying relevant policies and practices in Sri Lanka. The program also includes cultural immersion, Sinhalese language learning, and visits to key sites like the ECU Sri Lanka campus and The MJF Charitable Foundation.

Students will gain 15 credit points through the unit International Business Study Tour (INB3700). 10 eligible students will receive a $3,000 grant via the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan.

Program Leader - Dr Dilhani Kapu Arachchilage

Student Exchange Opportunities - The University of Turin, Italy

The University of Turin (UniTo) in Italy has 2 mobility opportunities available, supported by Erasmus+ funding, for students studying in the School of Business and Law.

For study in 2025 or 2026 there is available:

2 x Semester length student exchange places ($1,500/month & $2,500 travel per person)

Students interested in the semester exchange opportunities should apply for semester exchange as soon as possible or contact the Study Overseas team - studyoverseas@ecu.edu.au.

2025 SMHS Exercise and Health Science Study Tour Sri Lanka

Undergraduate students from the School of Medical and Health Sciences can apply for a two-week study tour to Sri Lanka. The tour includes academic and cultural talks with students from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, offering cultural enrichment, practical experience, and degree credit.

Students will gain 15 credit points through the unit HST3505 International Study Project. 9 eligible students will receive a $3,000 grant via the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan.

Program Leader - Dr Favil Singh

Shanghai Dianji University International Summer School

International Summer School for Outstanding Engineers in Energy and Power in the Context of New Productive Forces.

This 4-week program will adopt a collaborative approach between academia and industry it includes course instruction, visits to companies, excursions and participation in the 2025 14th Conference on Clean and Green Energy (ICCGE 2025).

Applications are open to Master's and Doctoral students in the field of energy and power. Interested students should contact international.office@ecu.edu.au to submit an application.

Global Summer School at Nottingham Trent University

NTU's Global Summer School provides an excellent opportunity for students to expand their knowledge, enhance their skills and immerse themselves in the UK culture.

Programme Breakdown:

• Block 1 (7–18 July): Dive into an exciting two-week course
• Block 2 (21 July–1 August): A fresh opportunity to explore another dynamic subject.
• The Full Experience (7 July–1 August): Double the learning, double the adventure! Your students can join both blocks and study a course from each block over four unforgettable weeks.

Fees

Early Bird Discount - Students who book and pay by 30 April can enjoy exclusive savings:

• One course (2 weeks) – Now £1,100! (Standard fee: £1,200)
• Two courses (4 weeks) – Just £2,000! (Special combined fee)

Interested ECU students should contact international.office@ecu.edu.au\ before the deadline to apply.

Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) iCamp - Summer ptogram

UM iCamp is part of the continued efforts of Universitas Negeri Malang to enhance global education. The program provides overseas students with hands-on opportunities to learn Indonesian language and experience the cultural and academic life in Indonesia.

This intensive program consists of classroom sessions, socio-cultural sessions, and field trips to cultural and historical venues. Through the sessions, international students will have opportunities to better understand the dynamic aspects of Indonesian society in the past, present, and future.

Interested students should apply directly through the 'further information' link below but should advise international.offie@ecu.edu.au of their application for travel and insurance advice and support.