Explore a short-term academic program overseas

Enhance your education and employability by participating in a short-term academic program or placement with other Murdoch students from your discipline. 

You’ll get to experience new cultures while building real-world experience in your field of study. A study tour gives you the opportunity to: 

  • relate your education to real-world experiences
  • make industry contacts
  • build international networks
  • compare technological and management innovations between countries.

Many of the study tours have New Colombo Plan funding that will be allocated to eligible students to assist with financing participation. 

Students undertaking a study tour may be eligible to apply for an OS-Help loan to assist with funding participation.

 

Study tours

ProgramThe Blue-economy Project - Improving Livelihoods Above and Below the Surface
Description Collaborate with peers and in-country organisations to strengthen business, environmental and social awareness around sustainable practices and management.
Locations Indonesia
Contacts Dr David Zhang
Duration 4 weeks in Nov/Dec 2025 and/or 4 weeks in Jan/Feb 2026
Capacity 20
Scholarship $4000 New Colombo Plan Scholarship

 

ProgramConnecting Asia Literacy to Sustainability Literacy in Indonesia
Description Combining study, field research and Asian literacy, you will focus on your area of interest (public health, marine biology, environmental conservation, business development etc) to gain and share insights on sustainable practices effectively in real-world scenarios. You will also undertake a one-month internship in Lombok before returning to Australia to complete your dissertation.
Locations Indonesia, University of Mataram
Contacts Dr David Zhang
Duration One semester (either; S2 2025, S1 2026 or S2 2026)
Capacity 12
Scholarship $12,500 New Colombo Plan Scholarship
Enrolment Bachelor of Business Honours
ProgramJapanese Language (semester or year)
Description If you are an Asian Studies (Japanese) student you can study on exchange at one of our Japanese partner universities.
Locations Japan
Contacts Takeshi Moriyama  and Gayathri Gamage
Duration One semester OR one year
Scholarship 5 x $20,000 (one year), 6 x $11,000 (one semester) New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant
Program
Summer Program
Locations
Italy
Contact
Sonia Walker; S.Walker@murdoch.edu.au; 9360 2975
Program
International Human Rights Program
Locations
Switzerland
Contact
Anna Copeland; a.copeland@murdoch.edu.au; 9360 2980
Program
International Law and Security
Locations
India
Contact
Sonia Walker; S.Walker@murdoch.edu.au; 9360 2975
ProgramSemester Immersion in Bhutan
Description Immerse yourself in Bhutanese society, culture and academic life studying one semester at Royal Thimphu College.
Locations Bhutan
Contacts Serena Baptist
Duration One semester
Scholarship 4 x $10,000 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant

 

ProgramSemester Exchange in South Korea
Description Study a semester on 'exchange' (in English) at Konkuk University.
Locations South Korea
Contacts Serena Baptist
Duration One semester
Scholarship 4 x $10,000 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant
ProgramClinical Nursing Placements
LocationsThailand, Vietnam, and Scotland
ContactCaroline Brown; 9582 55564
ProgramSustainable Community Development Practicum
DescriptionGain practical experience working with non-government organisations in community-based conservation and development programs. Students from study areas such as Anthropology, Asian Studies, Development Studies, Marine Biology (with opportunity to dive), Conservation and Sustainability sciences will engage with grass-roots conservation practices in a small village in Bali.
LocationsIndonesia
ContactCarol Warren; (08) 9360 2345
Duration4 weeks Nov/Dec 2025 and Nov/Dec 2026
Capacity20
Scholarship$4000 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant
ProgramTeaching placements
Locations
Thailand, Singapore, and Canada
ContactSue Ledger; 9360 7477
ProgramBiosecurity and One Health
Description

Biosecurity and One Health tackle global challenges at the convergence of human, animal, and environmental health. The Philippines, a vital trade partner for Australia, offers unique learning in tropical diseases, wildlife conservation, and community health. This course provides hands-on learning and practical knowledge through engagement with local organisations.

Please note, this Study Tour is now scheduled to take place in mid-2025.

Locations The Philippines
Contacts Jasim Uddin and Jully Gogoi Tiwari
Duration
  • Total duration: Four weeks.
  • Field trip: 1 December to 14 December 2024.
  • Pre-departure (on campus and / or online) workshop: one week 25 Nov to 29 Nov 2024.
  • Self-reflection and assessment (on campus and / or online): one week 20-24 January 2025 (TBD)
Credit Points 3
Scholarship $5000 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant
Capacity 30
Eligibility Criteria
  • Australian Citizen
  • Aged 18 to 28
  • Undergraduate Student
Naomi Sharp - Project Hiu
I never could have imagined the lasting memories and connections my NCP trip would give me. I am so grateful for the opportunity I received to work hands on with a project that I am so passionate about.
Naomi Sharp, Indonesia