Faculty-led study tours

A faculty-led study tour is a 1-2 week experiential learning program during which a cohort of students travel alongside faculty staff. Study tour programs can consist of a range of activities, including visits to industry, engagement with local universities, excursions to local landmarks, cultural experiences, and more. They sit within university subjects, often electives, and are a great way to gain an international perspective on your area of study. These programs allow you to develop your cross-cultural communication skills, start building an international network, enhance your professional skills, and increase your readiness for the increasingly global workforce. While study tour programs are beneficial for all students, they are a particularly good option if you are a first-time international traveller, as you will have the support of travelling as part of a group. 

Thailand/Laos Study Tour

Travel to Thailand and Laos this summer and learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in relation to business, within the context of the Indo-Pacific region. Students from all study areas are encouraged to apply, as the program will take a multi-disciplinary approach in searching for innovative ways to address challenges associated with achieving the SDGs.

Dates: 19 November – 2 December, 2023

Subject: BUS 302 – International Study Tour in Business

Funding: NCP Mobility grants of $3,000 are available to support eligible students participating in the program. More information regarding NCP Mobility grants can be found below.

Application Deadline: 18 October, 2023

Contemporary Technology and Business Environment in China

Study at the Shandong University of Finance and Economics (SDUFE) for two weeks on this study tour program. With workshops and seminars conducted by industry experts and researchers you’ll enhance your knowledge of Big Data Technology, Intelligent Accounting and Low-Carbon Management.

Dates: 19 November – 2 December, 2023

Subject: ACCY231 – Information Systems in Accounting

Funding: NCP Mobility grants of $3,250 are available to support eligible students participating in the program. More information regarding NCP Mobility grants can be found below.

Application Deadline: Applications closed

Singapore/India Study Tour

Sign up for an immersive program examining the topic of Sustainable Business in relation to Kerala in Southern India, and Singapore. In visiting both locations, the program will compare and contrast the two in regards to their economies, the impact of environmental factors on business, and policies and practices relating to sustainability and climate change.

Dates: 7 – 20 January, 2024

Subject: BUS 302 – International Study Tour in Business

Funding: NCP Mobility grants of $3,500 are available to support eligible students participating in the program. More information regarding NCP Mobility grants can be found below.

Application Deadline: 29 October, 2023  

Sustainable Investments Within and Between Australia and Malaysia

Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of sustainable investment and explore the critical role of climate change in shaping the future of industry with this two-week study tour. While staying in Penang, you’ll undertake excursions to notable local sites, participate in cultural activities, and learn about the application of ESG principles in the investment landscape through seminars, workshops and industry visits.

Dates: 7 – 20 January, 2024

Subject: FIN 222 – Corporate Finance or BUS 302 – International Study Tour in Business

Funding: NCP Mobility grants are available to support eligible students participating in the program. More information regarding NCP Mobility grants can be found below.

Application Deadline: 29 October, 2023

Eligibility and applications 

For more information, to check your eligibility, or to apply for any of these programs please contact BAL-mobility@uow.edu.au

New Colombo Plan (NCP) 

The New Colombo Plan (NCP) is an Australian Government initiative that aims to increase knowledge in Australia of the Indo-Pacific by supporting Australian undergraduate students in undertaking study and internship programs in the region. The NCP Mobility Program provides universities with funding to support the delivery of projects that provide students with international experiences within 40 eligible Indo-Pacific locations.

Select study tour programs are supported by the NCP, meaning eligible students can receive an NCP Mobility grant of $1,500 - $3,500 to support their participation in the program. If a program is NCP-supported, this will be listed in the program description above, alongside any grant details where relevant.

To be eligible to receive an NCP grant to support your participation in a faculty-led study tour program you must:

• Be a domestic undergraduate student currently studying at UOW
• Be an Australian citizen, and not also a citizen of the country/countries where you will be travelling to as part of the program
• Meet the requirements of the subject associated with the program
• Hold at least a credit average (WAM of 65 or above)
• Have not received an NCP Mobility grant for a short-term mobility program previously

Meet any additional program eligibility requirements specified by the project coordinator