There are short-term global mobility programs, or overseas study tours, that are available for eligible students to participate in during the UQ Summer or Winter break each year. Some of these short-term mobility programs are approved for student funding by the Australian Government’s New Colombo Plan grants.
New Colombo Plan (NCP) Study Tours
The Australian Government's New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Program provides funding to Australian universities to support Australian undergraduate students to participate in semester-based or short-term study and internships in 40 host locations across the Indo-Pacific region. The program aims to boost Australia’s knowledge of the Indo-Pacific region and strengthen Australia’s people-to-people and institutional relationships.
2024 Short-Term Mobility Programs
See current short-term mobility opportunities below:
Location | Organisational Unit | Program Lead | Travel Period | Travel Dates | Funding Amount Available | Funding Places Available | Application Status |
| China | School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Mr Richard Thomas | Winter Break 2024 | Jun-Jul 2024 | $4,000 NCP funding | 15 NCP grants | Opens Feb 2024 |
| Taiwan | School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Dr Shaun Chen | Winter Break 2024 | Jun-Jul 2024 | $3,000 NCP funding | 15 NCP grants | Opens Mar 2024 |
| Papua New Guinea | School of Civil Engineering | Dr Mehdi Serati | Summer Break 24/25 | Nov-Dec 2024 | $3,250 NCP funding | 10 NCP grants | Opens April 2024 |
| Vietnam | School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Mr Richard Thomas | Summer 24/25 | Nov-Dec 2024 | $4,000 NCP funding | 23 NCP grants | Opens Jun 2024 |
| Japan | School of Architecture, Design & Planning | Dr Andrew Wilson | Summer 24/25 | Jan 2025 | $3,000 NCP funding | 14 NCP grants | Opens Jun 2024 |
| Japan | School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering | Mr Jyrah Hodges | Summer 24/25 | Jan 2025 | $3,000 NCP funding | 23 NCP grants | Opens Jun 2024 |
| Indonesia | School of Chemical Engineering | Ms Beverly Coulter | Summer 24/25 | Jan 2025 | $3,000 NCP funding | 15 NCP grants | Opens Jun 2024 |
Curious about global experiences?
Chat with our Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology International Team to discuss all the global experiences you can access as part of your EAIT program.
We can guide you through all your international mobility options including how to apply, funding and the best destinations for your specific program and major.
See your EAIT academic advisor for approval of your exchange study plan.