Welcome Western Sydney University Students

CISaustralia is proud to support Western Sydney University and their students. CISaustralia and the University signed a formal partnership agreement in 2014 and ever since have worked closely to send qualified WSU students abroad, on many different programs to many different locations. 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 WSU. 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 WSU.

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Pre-Approved Programs for Western Sydney University Students

The following programs have been pre-approved for academic credit by Western Sydney University. To check your eligibility for academic credit, please contact the WSU 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.

Please note: The following volunteer programs have been pre-approved for Health Science students only.

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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.

Western Sydney University Scholarships & Grants

To encourage participation in virtual programs, WSU is covering the entire cost for any student participating in a virtual/remote program, paid directly to CISaustralia, until further notice.

All WSU students participating on an approved overseas program are eligible to apply for a Short-Term Mobility Grant up to $500. You must apply for the grant before your overseas program and cannot be applied for retrospectively, after returning from overseas. More information is available on the university’s Go Global website.

University Contact

Go Global 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 Go Abroad office to discuss your mobility plans. During certain key points in your enrolment process, CISaustralia will connect you with appropriate staff at WSU.

Contact CISaustralia and we can help direct you to the right WSU 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 Western Sydney University 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.

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Testimonials

Great experience with local people [such as] host family [and] co-workers. Wonderful family who cooked wonderful meals and made me feel very welcome. Constant support from the local company. I felt happy approaching with any questions I had. Overall I had a great time, I feel like I got what I wanted out of the trip and I am sad to leave.

Nicholas P. — Western Sydney University
Intern in Vietnam

Do it 100% and you will be grateful you did. The people are amazing, the cities are beautiful and rich in history as well as the food is to die for. Loved the [excursions], they provided more exploration of the country and took me places I would not have thought to have gone to. Thank you CIS for providing me this incredible opportunity, I will remember this trip forever.

Alannah R. — Western Sydney University
July in Florence, Italy

Get ready to have the experience of a lifetime… Learning does not only happen in classrooms, it happens when you’re out there – in the streets, restaurants and the markets. You will cherish this moment forever! Being able to experience a different part of the world with people who have come from all over the world [was the best part].

Sameer H. — Western Sydney University
January in Morocco, Spain and France

Do it! Honestly the support is amazing and there are so many things to do on a daily basis! You get to experience the culture and I don’t think I’ve ever made so many friends in 3 weeks as a solo traveller before. Every place you visit is so different and has a unique history, and even the courses manage to educate you in their own way about the culture, which is great! I would have done it for longer if I knew how good it was!

Brontie G. — Western Sydney University
July in Florence, Italy

I would say the best part was the independence I experienced abroad. Being able to do everything independently allowed me to gain a deeper understanding of the Spanish culture. The activities that I did with my roommates gave us a chance to learn a bit more about how the Spanish interact [and] how they go about their everyday life.

Patricia B. — Western Sydney University
January in Barcelona, Spain

The diversity and location of the program [was the best part]. Make the most of the time you have with the people you meet and do things out of your comfort zone.

Brooke C. — Western Sydney University
January in France, Italy and Greece

Be relaxed, open minded and willing to experience a completely new environment and culture. There is so much to take away from the program if you’re simply open to it. [The best part was] experiencing Thailand more intensively and connecting with people personally. We had the opportunity to visit both remote villages and the developed city of Bangkok and interact with all kinds of people.

Summen S. — Western Sydney University
Leadership and Cultural Development in Thailand

Go into the trip with an open mind and be willing to experience and try new things! The experience was once in the lifetime and I would recommend more students to do study abroad tours like this! CISaustralia was an amazing support system that I wouldn’t have been able to attend this trip without them 🙂

Lisa G. — Western Sydney University
January in France, Italy and Greece

CISaustralia [has] provided an excellent level of support… The CISaustralia team is responsive and flexible and work closely with WSU to deliver good student and program outcomes. CISaustralia has been actively engaged with our outbound student mobility program, and have successfully recruited WSU students to a number of their Summer and Winter short courses. We are very satisfied with the performance and support provided and would not hesitate in recommending CISaustralia services.

Jo Byng, Western Sydney International — Western Sydney University

Do it. Being with so many other Australian students I’ve made a lot of friends that I plan on keeping contact with. The city and experience was amazing, but the people made it really special.

Tegan T. — Western Sydney University
January in Los Angeles, USA at UCLA Extension

Had loads of fun. Being able to study the same thing I would in my normal university but in another environment was thrilling and made study more exciting. To be able to study during the week and travel on weekends was really awesome.

Taylah C. — Western Sydney University
January in Dunedin, New Zealand

It will change your life, so take the plunge and you’ll never regret it! Making friends from all over the world and experiencing Scotland as a local [was the best part]. I cannot thank CISaustralia enough for making this experience so easy and giving me the opportunity of a lifetime. Everything was perfect.

Beth C. — Western Sydney University
July in Stirling, Scotland

All aspects of the program were fabulous. I believe the best part was class and lectures, they enabled students to have a deeper understanding of the locations we where visiting. It made the experience a whole lot more meaningful and proactive in getting its content across to students. Nothing beats interactive learning!

Barbara S. — Western Sydney University
January in Morocco, Spain and France

I would highly, highly recommend doing an overseas experience while at uni – preferably in a country very different to your own, and living in homestay accommodation. The soft skills you will learn during this experience will be invaluable to your degree. Getting to live in a homestay with a Filipino family and fully immerse myself in the culture is an experience that was second to none.

Anna K. — Western Sydney University
Community Development in the Philippines

Easily the best part of the program was the new friends I have made. I particularly enjoyed the Kimono wearing and being able to walk through the streets of Japan looking like someone dressed from the Edo period. It was a very surreal and exciting experience.

Brenden S. — Western Sydney University
January in Tokyo, Japan

Being able to experience another country for the first time was amazing. I enjoyed being there long enough to be able to feel less like a tourist. The people I met on this trip were all amazing and there was so much on-site help from equally amazing teachers/program directors.

James D. — Western Sydney University
January in Tokyo, Japan

Do it! You will not regret it! The best part of the program was meeting my new friends and getting a taste of living in New York City. Thank you CISaustralia for this life changing experience. This challenge has shown me how brave and capable I am both socially and academically. I’m up for round two!

Ashlee L. — Western Sydney University
January in New York City, USA

Prepare yourself for a fun filled adventure. You will learn a lot about yourself in a positive way. Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity to experience New York… I had the best time and it was one of the best memories I have made.

Anushka P. — University of Western Sydney
Industry Immersion Program – New York City, USA

DO IT! DON’T THINK JUST DO IT. All my hesitation and nerves were for nothing because it was one of the best experiences of my life.

Courtney D. — Western Sydney University
July in London, England

Don’t overthink. Just do it. You won’t regret it and it’ll change your life. Meeting and interacting with the locals both during class and outside of class [was the best part]. Step out of your comfort zone and try ALL the food because it’s amazing. Interact with the people around you in your program because they are the most amazingly like-minded people you’ll ever meet and you just might make a friend for life! [Thank you to] CISaustralia for giving me the opportunity to take on this incredible life experience.

Mariana A. — Western Sydney University
July in Tokyo, Japan