How to make the world your campus
Every year, our students have the opportunity to travel around the world through the University's global mobility programs. They're able to experience different countries and cultures, all while undertaking their studies.
These programs can be short-term, two to six weeks, or span a full semester or year. With more than 400 programs and hundreds of exchange partners in 40+ countries, there's a global experience for everyone.
Feeling inspired? Hear from our students about what it's like to live and study overseas and how you can do the same.
Imogen Ladmore is studying a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Advanced Studies. In January this year, she participated in the Mumbai Moments: Urban History and Heritage program with St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai, India.
Imogen participated in workshops about Mumbai’s history and how it became a financial and cultural hub within India post-colonisation.
"By interacting with Mumbai through this global program, I was able to better understand its culture, politics, and history," said Imogen.
"This experience was impactful and provided me with invaluable perspectives that I couldn’t have learned in Sydney.”
Imogen at the Hanging Gardens in Mumbai.
Never stop learning about others and about yourself. The best way to do this is to experience new places and new people – you never know what may inspire or shock you.
Robert Weeden studied abroad as part of his Bachelor of Advanced Computing. He undertook OLE2147: Experience the French-Speaking World, in partnership with Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University, where he had the opportunity to live in Lyon to develop his French language skills.
By surrounding himself with Lyon's culture and surrounds, Robert not only gained language skills, but an in-depth understanding and appreciation for life in France.
"I really appreciated the beauty of how your surroundings and style of daily life changes around you just from being in another part of the world," Robert said.
"In the three weeks, from day one my routine completely changed, adapting to the food, diet, dress style, transport of the city, work habits, and of course language – I found this perspective really quite interesting and beautiful in its own way."
Robert and his classmates in Lyon, France.
While completing her Juris Doctor, Hannah New participated in the Indian Immersion Program with the O.P. Jindal Global University in Sonipat, India. This program gives students the opportunity to learn from leading scholars while experiencing India's unique surrounds and culture.
Hannah with an elephant in Sonipat.
Growing up in Mumbai, Hannah was excited to return and re-immerse herself in the country and culture, while having the opportunity to gain new perspectives relevant to her interests.
She also encouraged other students to undertake a study abroad experience, saying it's a key way to discover yourself and others.
"Never stop learning about others and about yourself," Hannah said.
"The best way to do this is to experience new places and new people – you never know what may inspire or shock you, and what it will reveal about yourself you may otherwise have never discovered."