Short programs

Other overseas opportunities

La Trobe University students have the option of participating in various Short Programs. There are four types of short programs:

  1. Clinical placements
  2. Short term programs
  3. Volunteering opportunities
  4. Internships

Short programs are not only a great way of spending the break from university, but also gaining an overseas experience without disrupting a current course structure. Depending on the kind of program, credits for units can also be obtained by participating in a Short Program.

Costs will vary from program to program.

Students can apply for a Mobility Grant, but the outcome is not guaranteed. The amount of the grant can only be finalised closer to the date of the program.

Updates on current programs can be obtained by becoming a member of our Facebook group (La Trobe Study Abroad and Exchange) or by referring to this website on a regular basis.

Clinical Placements

Students whose degree entails a practicum or clinical placement may be able to do this overseas. Students can source these placements themselves, through the faculty or refer to the opportunities available at La Trobe International.

To apply for funding, students must complete the Clinical Placement Application (PDF 50KB). All applications must be accompanied by written permission from the student's faculty including evidence that the placement will earn credit towards the student's La Trobe degree.

Short Term Programs/Independent Programs

There are different types of Short Term Programs available to LTU students:
a.    Faculty led Short Term Programs*
b.    Programs facilitated by LTI with a La Trobe partner institution
c.    Independent Programs

Faculty Led Short Term Programs

Each year La Trobe faculties and schools facilitate a number of short term programs and study tours. These programs may be led by a La Trobe academic or arranged by the faculty in coordination with an affiliated international institution.

As these may change each year please contact your faculty or/and school office for more information on how to apply.

Programs commonly run during the winter or/and summer break, it is advisable to contact your faculty at the beginning of semester to ensure that you do not miss out on any of these opportunities.

Students interested in Short Term Programs must complete the Short Program Application Form.

Please note: all short program application forms must be submitted to the Global Lounge 4-6 weeks before departure.

Programs facilitated by LTI with a La Trobe partner institution

As part of these programs, students can spend their summer or winter breaks overseas, enrolled in a unit at another institution and may receive credit towards their LTU degree.

Students interested in Short Term Programs facilitated by LTI must complete the  Short Program Application Form (PDF 72KB). If students are receiving credit for the program towards their LTU degree, the application must include written approval from the appropriate faculty (page 2 of application) and returned to an Education Abroad Advisor at La Trobe International with the required supporting documents.

If students are not receiving credit for the program towards their LTU degree, only page 1 and page 3 of the application form must be completed and returned to LTI along with the supporting documents.

Please note: should you wish to apply to participate in a short term program which is hosted by a La Trobe University partner institution you must have a minimum weighted average of 65 per cent and must submit an official academic transcript with your application.

It takes approximately three weeks to assess applications. Successful students will then be assisted with their host university application process.

Listed below are current LTI partner programs, available to La Trobe students:

Host university/institution
 Program name
 Program dates
 Open to
 LTU application deadline
 Host institution application deadline
 Student places available
 Program cost to host university or organisation
 LTU grant
 Accomodation included
AIM Overseas Program
 Various Programs
 Varies
 UG/PG
 Four weeks prior to host application on deadline
 TBC
 TBC
 Varies
 Varies

 Yes
ISEP short programs
 Various programs
 Varies UG/PG Four weeks prior to host application on deadline TBC
 TBC
 Varies Varies
 Varies
Unversidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de Mexico
 Summer program for Australian students
 9 January 2012 - 18 February 2012
 UG/PG
 Four weeks prior to host application deadline
 TBC
 TBC
 US$2390
 $1500
 Yes
Universidad Mayor
 Study Spanish Language and Culture
 23 January 2012 - 17 February 2012
 UG/PG
 Four weeks prior to host application on deadline
 TBC
 TBC
 US$1450approximately
 $1500
 Yes
AIM Overseas: Maastricht University, Netherlands
 International Relations & Politics in the European Union
 5 January - 28 January 2012
 UG
 15 September 2011
 30 September 2011
 TBC
 From $4290 (Discount applied if paid in full by 15 September)
 $1500
 Yes
AIM Overseas: Tours University, France
 International Business & Advertising in Europe
 14 January - 4 February 2012
 UG
 15 September 2011
 30 September 2011
 TBC
 $4190 (Discount applied if paid in full by 15 September)
 $1500
 Yes
AIM Overseas: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
 Business in the USA
 15 February - 4 February 2012
 UG
 15 September 2011
 30 September 2011
 TBC
 $4990 (Discount applied if paid in full by 15 September)
 $1000
 Yes
AIM Overseas: Maastricht University, Netherlands
 Positive Psychology
 5 January - 28 January 2012
 UG
 15 September
 30 September
 TBC
 $4990 (Discount applied if paid in full by 15 September)
 $1500
 Yes
AIM Overseas: Maastricht University, Netherlands International Environmental Law
 26 January - 18 February 2012
 UG
 15 September 2011
 30 September
 TBC
 $4890 (Discount applied if paid in full by 15 September) $1500
 Yes
ESC Rennes, School of Business, France
 Summer Program
 12 - 21 June
 UG/PG
 20 April 30 April
 TBC
 Exchange based
 $1000
 Yes
Chinese University of Hong Kong
 Summer program: business, humanities and social science, engineering, Chinese language
 26 June - 30 July
 UG
 3 May 2012
 5 May 2012
 TBC
 US$850
 A$1000
 US$500
Ritsumeikan University, Japan
 Summer program: Japanese studies

22 May - 22 June

3 July - 3 August

 UG
 5 May
 TBC
 TBC
190 000JPY
A$1000
 80 000JPY
EWHA, Korea
 Various academic courses taught in English: music, arts, design, East Asian studies, North Korean studies, Korean studies, Intro to Advertising, Intro to Psychology
 26 June - 25 July
 UG
 10 May
 16 May
 3
 0
 A$1000
 Varies
Summer program: Global Governance & East Asian Civilisation
 2 July - 26 July
 UG/PG
 30 April
 1 May
 TBC
 TBC
 A$1000
 Varies
Kyung Hee University, Korea Summer program: Sustainable Developments Toward a Green Planet
 2 July - 26 July
 UG/PG
 30 April
 1 May
 TBC
 TBC
 A$1000
 Varies
Burgundy School of Business
 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
 1 -14 July
 UG/PG
 TBC
 TBC
 TBC
 TBC
 1550 Euro
 Yes

*No tuition fees to the host university but La Trobe University fees may apply.

**Conditions apply - please consult La Trobe Abroad.

Study tour of Japan - 20 November - 11 December

The Mitsui Educational Foundation is offering the unique opportunity for one La Trobe student to participate in their annual tour to Japan. The 21-day tour aims to introduce the selected students to the corporate, traditional and contemporary way of Japanese life and culture.

In 2012, eight universities across Australia will be participating through the nomination of one of their students to the program.

All transport, accommodation, insurance and transfer costs are covered by Mitsui.
Japanese language ability is not a requirement for this program.

Eligibility requirements

  • Full time, on-campus undergraduate student
  • Second year and above
  • Australian citizens
  • Average of at least 65%

Application deadline: 18 May 2012

For further information please email studyabroad@latrobe.edu.au or visit the Global Lounge, located on Level 2, Upper Agora East Building, Melbourne campus.

Download application form (PDF 51KB).

Sogang Korean Studies Summer Program

The program offers an innovative and flexible combination of team-taught Korean Studies Seminars (in English) and Korean language instruction, and it is the product of collaboration among the Office of International Affairs, Sogang University and partner universities, and the Korean Language Education Centre.

Through this collaboration, the program offers a range of interdisciplinary courses and faculty-led field trips that will give students an in-depth understanding of various aspects of Korean society and culture and history, as well as many opportunities to experience both traditional and modern Korea.

The experience and learning environment will be enhanced by the collaborative teaching of Sogang University professors and visiting professors from our partner universities, and by the daily interaction with Sogang University students who will also be participating in all of the courses and field trips.

 This year, the topics are:

  • Hallyu and music
  • architecture and literature
  • language and migration
  • literature and politics

Check out the information brochure (PDF 6.77MB) for more detailed information about the program.

For more information, visit the Sogang University website or email summer@sogang.ac.kr.

Global Collaborative Summer Program

Seoul Campus
Tel: +822 96100310032
Fax: +822 9624343
Email:summer@khu.ac.kr
Website: gc.khu.ac.kr

Global Campus (Suwon)
Tel: +82 312013177
Fax: +82 312013179
Email: oia_gc@khu.ac.kr

Global Collaborative Summer Program is based on institutional agreements between Kyung Hee University and University of Pennsylvania and East Asia’s finest universities; Peking University in China, Ritsumeikan University in Japan, Moscow State University in Russia as well as the United Nations and Conference of NGOs(CONGO). Courses focusing on 'Global Governance and East Asian Civilization' are offered at Seoul campus to promote a better understanding of the East Asian region and the world, and courses on 'Sustainable Developments towards a Green Planet' emphasizing the creative pursuit of original and integrated ideas for energy resources, the environment and future convergence technology are offered at Global Campus (Suwon). Through high-quality research, education and diverse modules, we hope this program will present an opportunity for students around the world to come together for a better understanding of each other.

Each year, students from more than 30 different countries join the program to experience the diverse cultures represented among the students and have the opportunity to exchange opinions with global opinion leaders. 

Information on the exchange (PDF 286MB)

Information on the programs (PDF 192MB)

IESEG International Summer Academy 2012

The 5th IESEG International Summer Academy in Global Business & Management will soon be open for applications. The program will be held between 1-30 July 2012, in our Paris campus, Grande Arche – La Défense. In 2011 around 100 students of 25 different nationalities participated in this program and have greatly enjoyed learning in the IESEG multicultural environment.


Course

Topic-based courses, taught in English, by distinguished IESEG and international faculty members, such as:

  • Cross Cultural Marketing
  • Managing Luxury Brands
  • International Business in a Globalised World
  • International Financial Markets and Derivatives
  • International Human Resources Management: Logics, Methodologies and Techniques
  • Mergers and Acquisitions in an International Context
  • Responsible Management and Corporate Governance
  • French Language from Beginner to Advanced level.

Fees

The total cost of the IESEG International Summer Academy is 2995 Euros* and it awards 12 ECTS credits.

  • Topic-based courses - 60 contact hours/8 ECTS Credits - 1200 Euros
  • French language course - 33 contact hours/4 ECTS Credits - 445 Euros
  • Hospitality package** - 1150 Euros
  • Administration fee - 200 Euros
  • Total - 2995 Euros* (2696 Euros for La Trobe students)

*10 per cent discount for students coming from IESEG partner universities (including La Trobe University), hence, 2696 Euros.

** Hospitality package includes housing in the heart of Paris for the duration of the programme, public transportation pass for Paris, and a diverse extracurricular programme.

Visit the IESEG website for some background information from the 2011 programme or view the program brochure (PDF 951KB).

ISEP Network Summer Programs

With over 20 countries to choose from, students can study a variety of subjects and languages. ISEP offers almost 40 different Summer Programs with exchange and direct options. Check out ISEP’s Summer Programs for 2012 online now.

New ISEP Summer Programs are available in:

England - University of Sunderland: History Summer Program

Study history, archaeology, and culture at the University of Sunderland while spending a summer on the coast of northeast England. Field trips may include a visit to Hadrian’s Wall to find out how the Romans lived, a trip to Alnwick Castle dating from the 11th century and a day out to a local art gallery.

Dates: 2 – 20 July, 2012

Language: English

Germany - Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover: International Summer School of Economics and Management

In the ‘green metropolis’ of Hannover, students will attend Economics and Business lectures in English, as well as learn about German language and culture. While earning course credits students can attend field trips to local German companies and take optional excursions to Munich.

Dates: 15 July – 30 August 2012

Language: English and German

Taiwan - Providence University: Chinese Language, Culture and Management Summer Program

Students can work on improving their Mandarin, take fieldtrips or participate in many of the region’s cultural practices and activities. Providence University is located in Taichung, the heart of Taiwan and the historic capital of the island, and is recognised for its outstanding Chinese language training centre.

Dates: 15 June – 29 July 2012

Language: English and Chinese

Summer Institute: Asia as the Global Future - University of Hong Kong

In 2012, the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Hong Kong will offer the Summer Institute: Asia as the Global Future, which is targeted at undergraduate students. Registration is now open.

Dates: 24 June - 22 July

Key themes

  • Asia in the world
  • Economic transformation and the challenges of growth
  • Politics and human well-being
  • Society, culture and heritage
  • Case study: Burma/Myanmar

Fee

Application - US$45

Program - US$5000

Application deadline - 31 March 2012

For more information, please visit the The University of Hong Kong website.

Internships*

La Trobe Abroad is excited to highlight an opportunity for you to apply for an internship in either San Francisco or Toronto.

These internship programs are run through the Academic Internship Council (AIC) and are a fantastic way for La Trobe students to develop their professional skills and gain valuable experience in their fields, not to mention gaining a global perspective of their industry. Internships are available in a variety of industry sectors, including allied health (public health), education, business, finance, law, politics, journalism, art and communications to name a few.

These programs go for 6 weeks around 15 January to 25 February 2012.

Program services:

  • Individual career assessment meetings via Skype and pre-departure orientation webinar
  • Accommodation for the duration of the internship
  • Placement in a professional practice internship via personalized process, and follow-up including any required trouble-shooting, and coordination with the internship supervisor
  • On-site orientation in Toronto or San Francisco
  • Mid-term review and final evaluation
  • Workshop or materials on topics such as interviewing skills and resume preparation
  • Professional development components such as mid-term networking symposium and communities of practice small groups
  • Cultural exploration activities
  • For United States: J-1 visa internship services for each student, including paperwork processing and placement monitoring as well as SEVIS Fee and required basic health insurance coverage (equivalent visa services for Canada will be provided as well)

Approximately total per student costs:
Toronto - $4820 USD
San Francisco - $5230 USD

Although not all students will be able to gain credit towards their La Trobe degrees, La Trobe Abroad appreciates that this is a valuable experience for any student, not to mention the value it adds to a CV. La Trobe Abroad will therefore be awarding a La Trobe Mobility Grant to the value of AUD $1000 to any student that is accepted into an AIC program, even if they are not receiving credit towards their LTU degree.

La Trobe Abroad is dedicated to giving students a cultural experience related to their studies and we think this is a fantastic opportunity for our students to become involved in.

Students who will receive credit for this program will also be eligible for an OS-HELP Loan.

We will be looking at having a webinar with AIC at some stage around 9 August.  Details to be confirmed.

Both the La Trobe and AIC applications are due by the Friday 19 August. (Details about the AIC application documents to be confirmed.)

For more information about AIC and their programs, please see academicinternshipcouncil.org (only Toronto and San Francisco are available to La Trobe students).

Ecuador

Universidad Espiritu Santo' also offers various internship opportunities which may be taken for credit while on Exchange to Universidad Espiritu Santo. There are a variety of these organisations that deal with a whole range of issues and disciplines that interns may apply for, for more information please see the Serve and Learn Spanish in Ecuador website or visit the Global Lounge in Upper Agora West.

*Internships are available, but managed, allocated and, guaranteed on a case by case basis.

Volunteering opportunities

La Trobe students have the opportunity to make a difference and contribute to the global society by participating in a Volunteering Program.

As volunteers, students can work towards making a positive contribution towards society, but can also grow as individuals themselves. Volunteering is also a great way of learning more about the functioning and sustainability of a non-profit organisation.

We currently have an opportunity in Ecuador, please read below for more information:

Hogar de Cristo is a Latin American NGO that has been supplying low-cost housing to the poor in the outskirts of Guayaquil (Ecuador) for years. The Universidad Espiritu Santo is giving students the opportunity to join their volunteer program with Hogar de Cristo, they encourage students to not only participate in the building of the homes, but also in fundraising (usually around $100-$150) but any amount is good.

Please speak with an Education Abroad Advisor at the Global Lounge for more information or visit the Serve and Learn Spanish in Ecuador website.

To apply for funding, students must complete the Short Program Application Form (70KB) and return to an Education Abroad Advisor at the Global Lounge.