International Office

2025 SAH Innovative Design Revitalisation in China

Students will participate in "Global Art and Rural Construction Innovation Design Talent Workshop" launched by our host Zhejiang Normal University.  Engage in hands-on projects that not only enhance your skills but also allow you to make meaningful connections with local communities.

Students can get 15 credits through unit SAH2100 Cross-Cultural Knowledge and Global Citizenship

Program Leader - Dr Duncan Barnes / Dr Kelly Choong

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 SED International Professional Experience in Indonesia

Second year of Bachelor of Education (Primary) students are invited to apply for a unique 4-week program to gain practical experience at the Australian Independent School in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Answer each question in 100 words and attach your responses in section 7 of the online application
1) Why have you chosen to apply?
2) What makes you a good applicant?
3) Why do you believe you would make a good ambassador for ECU?

Students will gain credit towards the Professional Experience 2 unit (PPA2360). 12 eligible students will receive a $4,000 grant via the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan.

Program Leader:  Will Turner

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

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 SAH Innovative Design Revitalisation in China

Students will participate in "Global Art and Rural Construction Innovation Design Talent Workshop" launched by our host Zhejiang Normal University.  Engage in hands-on projects that not only enhance your skills but also allow you to make meaningful connections with local communities.

Students can get 15 credits through unit SAH2100 Cross-Cultural Knowledge and Global Citizenship

Program Leader - Dr Duncan Barnes / Dr Kelly Choong

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

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 SED International Professional Experience in Indonesia

Second year of Bachelor of Education (Primary) students are invited to apply for a unique 4-week program to gain practical experience at the Australian Independent School in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Answer each question in 100 words and attach your responses in section 7 of the online application
1) Why have you chosen to apply?
2) What makes you a good applicant?
3) Why do you believe you would make a good ambassador for ECU?

Students will gain credit towards the Professional Experience 2 unit (PPA2360). 12 eligible students will receive a $4,000 grant via the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan.

Program Leader:  Will Turner

Nagasaki University International Summer Program

Course 1: Japanese Language and Culture Course

• Learn how to speak and have conversations in Japanese, and to improve participants' Japanese language proficiency.
• Learn Japanese in language classes conducted according to skill level (Introdcutory, N4, N3, N2 levels available)
• Experience Japanese culture: tea ceremony, Onsen experience, Japanese cooking and more.
• July 26, 2025 - August 8, 2025

Course 2: Intensive Japanese Course

• An intensive learning course for advanced Japanese learners to improve their Japanese speaking and conversation skills.
• Japanese Language Classes: Conducted in  2 classes based on participants' level (N3, N2)
• August 4- 8, 2025

Interested students should contact international.ofice@ecu.edu.au before the deadline to be nominated for a place.

Ca' Foscari University Summer School

Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, Italy, offers a diverse selection of engaging and innovative summer courses in subjects such as Art History, AI & Cyber Security, Italian Language, Geopolitics, Overtourism, and more. Students will have the opportunity to learn from top professors and industry experts, earn university credits, and connect with peers from around the globe in a vibrant international setting. Enhance your career potential and broaden your horizons this summer!

Interested students should contact international.office@ecu.edu.au to submit their expression of interest.

Summer Schools France - EM Normandie Business School

EM Normandie are offering ECU students tuition fee waivered places on the 2025 Summer Schools, each worth 6 ECTS (equivalent to12 ECU Credit Points subject to academic approval). Topics include: Business in a changing world, sports and social media, data analysis using Python and ChaGPT,  leadership and becoming, project management, and more!

There are two sessions available:

• Le Havre, Noemandy: June 27 – July 10, 2025
• Paris: July 11 – July 24, 2025
• Online:  July 11 - July 24, 2025 (Finance 360: Investments, AI and Trading mastery)

Please read the official Summer School 2025 flyer for more information.

Interested students should contact international.office@ecu.edu.au to be nominated for a place.

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.