Welcome University of Queensland Students

CISaustralia is proud to support The University of Queensland and their students. We have worked closely with the University to send qualified UQ students abroad on many different programs and to many different locations since 2016. This partnership enables students greater access to our overseas programs and ensures they have the best possible experience abroad! We are very proud of our close and long-standing partnership with UQ. We take great pleasure in providing high-quality customer service and in supporting both students and academic staff to develop long-term sustainable programs abroad, which are most importantly for academic credit.

Please scroll down to learn more about the support and program opportunities that CISaustralia offers students and staff at UQ.

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University of Queensland Supported Programs

The following programs have been pre-approved for academic credit by The University of Queensland. To check your eligibility for academic credit, please contact the UQ Abroad office, your Faculty Advisor or Course Convenor. CISaustralia strongly recommends that you have any overseas courses pre-approved for academic credit before you depart for your program. Documentation that may be useful are the course name, course code, course description and syllabus (all available from the CISaustralia website). Contact a CISaustralia Advisor if any questions.

If you find another CISaustralia program you are interested in that is not currently on the pre-approved programs list below, please contact CISaustralia. We will help direct you to the most appropriate person at your University for further advice on getting your January Study, July Study, Language Study, Internship Abroad, Virtual Internship or Volunteer program pre-approved for academic credit.

Application for Short-term Study in UQ’s 2023 Winter (June-July) break:
• Open: 28 November (for Winter of the following year)
• Close: 21 April (for Winter of the same year)

Application for Short-term Study in UQ’s 2024 Summer (January) break:
• Open: 26 July (for Summer of the same year)
• Close: 10 September (for Summer of the same year)

Financial Support

OS-HELP Funding

OS-HELP is a generous Australian Government funding initiative and is one of the most progressive funding opportunities in the world for university students! Eligible students can access funds to assist them with paying for some – or all – of their approved overseas program costs.

2023 OS-HELP funding amounts:

  • Up to $7,348 – for studies outside Asia
  • Up to $8,817 – for studies within Asia
  • Up to $9,989 – for studies within Asia + Asian language studies

OS-HELP is administered by your Australian University. If you are interested in taking advantage of this funding opportunity you will need to submit an OS-HELP application directly to your University.

If you have any questions about OS-HELP, please contact your CISaustralia Program Advisor.

CISaustralia Scholarships & Grants

Program participants may be eligible to apply for a CISaustralia scholarship or grant. For more information please take a look at CISaustralia’s Scholarships.

University of Queensland Scholarships & Grants

UQ has a grant scheme for all students participating in a range of experiences that would contribute to a student’s employability.

Visit UQ’s website for more information on Short-Term Experiences Funding, as well as information about OS-HELP including how to apply and application deadlines.

Please contact UQ Global Experiences for more information or visit UQ’s website for more information on scholarships and grants.

University Contact

UQ’s Short-term Experiences is a good source of information for credit approval, funding and general overseas study advice. Upon acceptance into your CISaustralia program, we recommend you make time to visit or contact the UQ’s Internships and Global Experiences office to discuss your mobility plans. During certain key points in your enrolment process, CISaustralia will connect you with appropriate staff at UQ.

Contact CISaustralia and we can help direct you to the right UQ support staff.

Why CISaustralia?

CISaustralia is dedicated to providing university students with innovative, high quality, short-term overseas study, intern and volunteer experiences for academic credit, while promoting global awareness, inspiring personal growth, and developing engaged world citizens.

  • Choose from 70+ programs in 30+ countries around the world
  • Study at top ranking universities abroad
  • 24/7 on-site support in all program locations – Site Directors and Site Coordinators available to assist with airport pick-up, orientation, excursions and more
  • 98% of students receive academic credit towards their Australian University degree
  • Detailed pre-departure and on-the-ground program and destination counselling
  • Accommodation included in all program locations
  • Improve your employability and build your resume and core skills whilst abroad
  • Immersive cultural experiences – explore historical and inspiring cities and sights, meet people from all over the world, learn a new language, step out of your comfort zone, take part in unique and exciting adventures, experience what real-life learning is truly all about!

Be guided every step of the way by the highly trained CISaustralia team who are passionate about international education and believe that every person should have the opportunity to study and travel overseas – there is so much to learn and experience in this world of ours – and CISaustralia wants to help you!

Whether you want to go overseas for new experiences, or whether you want to do it to further yourself academically and professionally, with a CISaustralia experience you’re going to benefit in ways that are immeasurable!

For University of Queensland Academic Staff

Customised Programs

In addition to offering students a variety of short-term study, intern and volunteer programs abroad, CISaustralia also specialises in the design, development and implementation of Customised Programs. This includes study tours, volunteering (experiential service learning), internships, virtual, language programs or a combination – in almost any destination around the world, including Australia and New Zealand.

CISaustralia has been supporting Customised Programs since 2013, with staff in over 40 global locations. Academic staff interested in a Customised Program can get started by completing this brief enquiry form. Once you are ready to build your program,  fill out our questionnaire for an On-Site Program or Virtual Program.

Questions?
Contact Becca Hancock – Manager, Customised Programs
E: becca@cisaustralia.com.au
T: 07 5571 7887

Academic staff are also encouraged to contact the University’s International or Global Mobility Office for further information.

Testimonials

My biggest regret is that I didn’t stay longer. I wholeheartedly wish I could have stayed 4 months longer as my [host mother] was so amazing, my friends were so amazing and Costa Rica was simply perfect. You will never run out of activities in this country, and the people you meet are so unique and so extremely friendly. Even the city had its own unique charm. What I would do to go back and see those glowing city lights in the night sky surrounded by the bulging mountains. Doing this exchange has definitely been one the best decisions of my life and was definitely one of the best months of my life.

January in San Jose, Costa Rica

This program is amazing, I would recommend 100% that you do it! Not only does it astronomically improve your French in a short amount of time, the immersion in New Caledonian society and culture broadens your horizons and may help you to understand your own society better. I would highly recommend living with a host family and going out to Phare Amédée if you can.

January in Noumea, New Caledonia

It [is] definitely a program for you to meet new friends and experience a whole new way of learning. I really like the courses. The teachers there gave us lots of support and they were really nice! I have learnt a lot!

January in Los Angeles, USA at UCLA Extension

Every aspect represented something awesome. The fact that I got to practise Spanish every single day, in both informal (home) and formal (uni) contexts was a dream come true – I loved getting used to putting my knowledge into practice, and improving on it daily. I also loved making friendships with people that I am still in touch with. Thank you, CISaustralia – this program was the ideal complementary addition to my degree, and I would do it all over again. I’m very grateful.

January in San Jose, Costa Rica

Forget any inhibitions and do it. It’s such an amazing experience and a great opportunity to learn and make connections abroad. Also, stay with a host family. Thank you CIS!

January in Noumea, New Caledonia

It is so worth it, you will experience and gain so much. My French improved so dramatically so quickly and I got to meet and live with amazing people. It is such a good opportunity to experience and live in a French speaking country.

January in Noumea, New Caledonia

My placement was fantastic, I learnt a lot, meet some great people at work and got to work on a really interesting project. It was a great experience!

Intern in New Zealand

Understanding Japanese culture in a different perspective and meeting new friends [was the best part]. It’s a really nice chance to travel and study in a different country with all the nice people and food. Thank you for having me in the program.

July in Tokyo, Japan

I would definitely encourage anyone interested in improving their French skills to do this program! I have honestly improved so much and I have made so many friends and connections for the future 🙂 I honestly was not expecting class to be so interesting and genuinely learning so so much from my teacher.

January in Noumea, New Caledonia

The French classes [were the best part]. I learnt so much, my French improved phenomenally, and the teachers were so helpful and so caring. It is an absolutely beautiful country, and the locals are super lovely, try to talk to them as much as you can.

January in Noumea, New Caledonia

Definitely worth it! The intensive French classes really paid off in the end and we developed such a great relationship with our teacher that it was so sad to leave. It’s so uplifting to think that I’ve walked away with so many great memories, new friendships formed, and people living in another country that will always remain close to heart. My host family was incredible and we’ll be remaining in contact.

January in Noumea, New Caledonia

I had always wanted to learn more about the countries in the south pacific region. However, I was mainly looking to improve my French language abilities which had stagnated since high school. This made the program the perfect choice. As with any overseas exchange, I was able to broaden my perspective of the world and gain a better insight into myself. However, I also learned about the rich history and culture of New Caledonia – one of Australia’s closest neighbours.

French Language in Noumea, New Caledonia

I had wanted to do an overseas trip for a while to improve my French, and decided that the New Caledonia course would be the perfect opportunity to do so! By the end of the course, I had made amazing friends, grown close to my host family and was a million times more confident with my spoken French. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone that studies French and wants to improve! New Caledonia is a beautiful, tropical country with a rich history – I wish I could relive the experience.

French Language in Noumea, New Caledonia

Don’t be shy to make lots of new friends there and have fun together. The time you spend together will last forever in your memories. Enjoy the trip but don’t forget to immerse yourselves in Japanese culture any chance you have. I think both excursions were really good as they allowed us to immerse ourselves in Japanese culture especially [the] Tea Ceremony. Also, I could make lots of new friends from various countries and learned about their cultures as well.

July in Tokyo, Japan