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 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 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

Prognosis research in healthcare : Online course by Keele University (UK)

Keele University are pleased to invite applications from ECU staff and student researchers to join an upcoming 3-day online summer school on Prognosis Research in Healthcare.

• Overall prognosis
• Prognostic factors
• Prognostic models
• Stratified care

Study Abroad at Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan

FJCU's Study Abroad program in Sustainability Studies offers content in Global Health, Global Environment and Global Economy.

Immerse yourself in the richness of traditional Chinese culture, gain an in-depth understanding of Taiwan's high-tech industry, enjoy the beauty of Taiwan's landscape, and participate in overseas volunteer services.

Program Guide