In summary

  • Swinburne Abroad has shared their top five overseas study destinations for 2023

  • Choose from shorter study tours and internships to a whole semester exchange

  • Swinburne fee help and scholarships options help cover the costs of studying and interning abroad

What are your academic, personal and professional goals for next year? Let Swinburne Abroad help you tick off three goals at once with an overseas study tour, internship or semester exchange.

Global Mobility Associate Director Stewart Collins says there’s something for everyone, whether you’re interested in spending a few weeks or few months overseas, and no matter what you’re studying.

“There are dozens of options to broaden your horizons. In an increasingly globalised and digital world, students who expose themselves to new cultures and experiences through exchange or overseas study programs are giving themselves a great start,” he said.

“You can develop professional contacts internationally, gain a broader understanding of your industry, and really set yourself apart from the competition when you enter the workforce. 

“But on a personal level, the time and opportunities you have to travel as a student, largely subsidised with grants and scholarships, you will rarely get later in life. So don’t let this pass you by.”

Swinburne’s top picks

Stewart and his team at Swinburne Abroad have compiled their top five destinations for 2023. Be sure to register your interest to be the first to hear about new programs and opportunities.

1. Business and law internship in Malaysia 

Spend your summer gaining valuable industry experience in Malaysia’s dynamic capital, Kuala Lumpur. Put your skills into practice through a six-week internship while also earning course credit. This internship is open to undergraduate students studying law, business, criminal justice and postgraduate students from a variety of business, law, economics and marketing disciplines. Click here for more.  

Spend your summer gaining valuable industry experience in Malaysia’s dynamic capital, Kuala Lumpur. 

2. Take up international exchange and study a semester in Japan

Experience an opportunity like no other when you study a semester abroad at one of Swinburne’s four partner universities in Japan. Explore a new culture, live like a local and make new friends — all while continuing your academic progress towards your degree back home. Most of our partner universities offer classes taught in English where you will meet lots of people from across the globe. If you’re keen to learn a new language, some universities also offer introductory language lessons. Click here for more.

Explore a new culture, live like a local and make new friends in Japan — all while continuing your academic progress towards your degree back home.

3. Media and design internship in South Korea

Turn a six-week internship in South Korea into hands-on industry experience during your summer break. This program is a unique opportunity for media, communications and design students to gain valuable insights into your industry. Swinburne will source an internship for you in a host organisation and provide support throughout your internship. Click here for more.

Turn a six-week internship in South Korea into hands-on industry experience during your summer break. 

4. IT and business information internship in Vietnam

A growing hub for IT and technology start-ups, Vietnam is a great place to spend your summer interning at a local IT organisation. Gain industry experience whilst experiencing Vietnam’s amazing cuisine and beautiful landscapes, and enjoy a homestay during the festive Tết period – Vietnam’s Lunar New Year. You will complete a week of orientation, learning about Vietnam’s culture and language. You’ll then begin your internship at a local IT organisation such as FPT Software, Rikkei Soft or Axon Active. Click here for more.

Gain industry experience whilst experiencing Vietnam’s amazing cuisine and beautiful landscapes.

5. Study a semester at Swinburne’s Sarawak campus in Malaysia

If you’re looking for an international experience that gives you an academic, personal and professional boost, complete with all the benefits of a Swinburne campus, Swinburne Sarawak located in Kuching, Malaysia could be the perfect fit for you. Kuching has a relaxed lifestyle, affordable cost of living, clean environment, greenery and friendly people. It is only a short distance from many beautiful beaches and nature reserves. Click here for more.

Enjoy the beautiful surrounds and soak up the culture while studying at Swinburne Sarawak in Kuching, Malaysia.

Financial help to travel

Traveling can be expensive, so Swinburne’s fee help and scholarships options are here to help. Among them are the prestigious New Colombo Plan travel grants  for domestic undergraduates to study or intern in 40 locations across the Indo-Pacific.

In addition, all domestic students can get an OS-Help loan which adds the cost of your travels to your HECS debt, and those on Austudy or Youth Allowance payments will generally still be eligible to receive payments while you’re overseas.

For students considering a semester abroad, no extra tuition fees are applied when you study at a partner university. You’ll just need to pay your normal Swinburne semester fees. 

For detailed information and advice, call Swinburne Abroad on +61 3 9214 5926, visit the Swinburne Abroad office (Hawthorn campus BA building, level 2 – enter via the Atrium) or register your interest online.

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