Global engineering opportunities
Explore engineering overseas. Make a real impact with international volunteering projects, challenge yourself in competitions with students from across the globe, or expand your degree with our global study tours.

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Assistive Tech Hub
Volunteering
Location:ÌýVIP at ºÚÁÏÍø´óʼÇ, with potential trip to Solomon Islands
Relevant disciplines:ÌýBiomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Software, and Computer Science
Program dates:ÌýYear long project, trip dates TBC
Application closing date:ÌýT3 intake now open
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Project description:ÌýDesign and prototype a piece of assistive technology using the principles of co-creation that promotes participation or enhances healthcare provision.
Program cost:Ìý°Õµþ°ä
Funding options:ÌýNCP Grant and OS Help Loans
Eligibility criteria: Engineering students
Credit: 6 UoC (Discipline elective)
Program contact:ÌýLauren KarkÌýchalleng@unsw.edu.au
More information: Intake will happen for each term
Pagoda Projects - Online Internships
Internship
Location:ÌýVirtual, various global partners
Relevant disciplines:Ìý´¡±ô±ô
Program dates:Ìý8 December 2025 - 30 January 2026
Application closing date:Ìý26 September 2025
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Project description:ÌýThis is way more than work experience – this is life experience.ÌýDevelop your skills, build a professional network and take a giant step closer to your dream career with an online internship.
Program cost:Ìý°Õµþ°ä
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Community Development and Environmental Change in Zambia
Volunteering
Location:ÌýLivingstone, Zambia
Relevant disciplines:Ìý´¡±ô±ô (focus on Humanitarian)
Program dates:Ìý24 November - 8 December
Application closing date:Ìý25 September 2025
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Project description:ÌýThis project helps to develop Livingstone – its people and community – with innovative and self-sustaining structures, while at the same time bringing hope of a better quality of life to the local people, contributing to meaningful and sustainable projects, and beautifying the community.
Program cost:Ìý$99 application fee and $3600 program fee (for inclusions and exclusions see website).
Funding options:ÌýOS Help Loan
Eligibility criteria:ÌýEngineering university student
Credit:Ìý±·´¡
Program contact:ÌýCIS Australia phone: +61 (0) 7 5571 7887
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TU Berlin Winter School 2026
Study Tour
Location:ÌýTU Berlin, Germany
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAerospace, Mechanical, Civil,ÌýEnvironmental, Renewable Energy, Computer Science
Program dates:Ìý6 January 2026 - 30 January 2026
Application closing date: 01 October 2025
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Project description:ÌýExperience studying at the Technical University of Berlin via theirÌýon-campus Winter School. You’ll also get to explore highlights of Berlin and get to know your international peers through an accompanying cultural program. Courses offered include: CanSat Satellite Design, Sustainable Buildings: Principles and Modelling, and Introduction to Business Data Science with Python
Program cost:Ìý2150 Euros for Standard Course (excludes flights and accommodation)
Program contact:Ìýadvisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au
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Pagoda Projects: Internships
Internship
Location:ÌýVietnam (Ho Chi Minh City) or Thailand (Bangkok)
Relevant disciplines:Ìý´¡±ô±ô
Program dates: 8th January 2026 - 7th February 2026
Application closing date:Ìý31st October
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Project description:ÌýAn internship is the best way to gain exposure in your chosen field – but this is way more than work experience. Our in-person programmes provide you with the opportunity to make a real difference within your chosen company. You’ll work on industry projects and use what you’ve learnt at university to make decisions that have a real impact.
Program cost:ÌýLocation dependent, NCP funding available
Credit:ÌýPotentially industrial training
Environment Internship with Challenges Abroad
Internship
Location:ÌýCambodia, Thailand or NepalÌý
Relevant disciplines:Ìý´¡±ô±ô (Focus on sustainability)
Program dates:Ìý4-12 weeks, ongoing all year round
Application closing date:Ìý±·´¡
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Project description:ÌýOur environment-focused challenges are directly linked to UN Sustainable Development Goals 13 & 15: 'Climate Action' and 'Life on Land'. You'll get to help local communities overseas develop and implement sustainable practices that not only benefit them, but the environment as well!
Program cost:Ìý$3800-$3950 (Accommodation and food included, flights and travel insurance excluded)
Credit:ÌýPotentially industrial training
More information and application:
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The Global Student: Engineering Internship
Internship
Location:ÌýMalaysia
Relevant disciplines:Ìý´¡±ô±ô
Program dates: 4-12 weeks, various possible start dates
Application closing date:Ìý°Õµþ°ä
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Project description:ÌýThe Global Student tailors the internship program to align with your academic requirements by using our local logistical knowledge to meet your budget, combining academic interest with cultural immersion (and some fun!)
Program cost:Ìý$4000 - $5000Ìý
Credit:ÌýPotentially industrial training
The Intern Group: Global Internships
Internship
Location:ÌýVarious Global Locations
Relevant disciplines:Ìý´¡±ô±ô (Focus on Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical and Civil)
Program dates: 4-24 weeks, various possible start dates
Application closing date:ÌýOpen year round
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Project description:ÌýWe are proud to offer engineering internships abroad in aÌýnumber of leading firms where you will learn from top industry professionals. Our hands-on engineering internships enable you to put your knowledge learned in the classroom into real-world action.
Program cost:ÌýFrom $3000
Eligibility criteria: Engineering university student
Credit:ÌýPotentially industrial training
Shanghai JiaoÌýTong University Summer School
Study Tour
Location:ÌýShanghai, China
Relevant disciplines:Ìý´¡±ô±ô
Program dates: 22ÌýDecember 2025 to 9 January 2026
Application closing date:Ìý12 December 2025
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Project description:ÌýSJTU LEC International Summer School is offeringÌýsummer/winter courses taught in English for students from around the world. For Shanghai Jiao Tong University, running ISS is an opportunity to attract professors and students from universities all around the world to our campus and class, which further facilitates the collision, exchange and integration of different thoughts here.
Program cost:Ìý$6002 - $7912
Eligibility criteria:ÌýUniversity Student
Program contact:Ìýsummercourse@sjtu.edu.cn
Korea University International Winter Campus 2025
Study Tour
Location:ÌýKorea Univeristy, Seoul, Korea
Relevant disciplines:ÌýComputer Science
Program dates: 22 DecemberÌý2025 to 9 January 2026
Application closing date:Ìý01 October 2025
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Project description: Korea University International Winter Campus (KU IWC) providesÌýan excellent opportunity for students to learn about Korea through academic and cultural immersion during the winter months. It offers one semester's load of work condensed into 3-weeks, during which renowned academics teach both domestic and international students.
Program cost: KRW 1790000 for 1 course or 3100000 for 2 courses
Program contact:Ìýadvisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au
From Climate RiskÌýto Sustainability: Perspectives from Chile and Latin America
Study Tour
Location:ÌýUC Chile, Santiago
Relevant disciplines:ÌýForestry Engineering, Natural Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Program dates: 5ÌýJanuaryÌý2026 to 16 January 2026
Application closing date:Ìý30 September 2025
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Project description:ÌýIn this course, students will equip themselves with essential tools to critically analyze pressing global socio-environmental issues. By leveraging scientific data and employing systemic thinking, participants will explore the intricate web of climate risks, identifying key variables and the multifaceted roles necessary toÌýtackle the socio-environmental crisis.
Program cost:ÌýUSD $1500 (Excludes flights and accommodation)
Program contact:ÌýCristián Bonilla, M.A., Head of Study Abroad & International Internships (cbonillam@uc.cl)
Fudan University International Winter Session 2025
Study Tour
Location:ÌýFudan University, China
Relevant disciplines:ÌýComputer Science
Program dates: 22ÌýJanuaryÌý2025 to 9 January 2026
Application closing date:Ìý01 October 2025
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Project description:ÌýFudan University International Winter Session is a three-week English-taught study program held annually during the winter season. Designed for college students from around the globe, the program aims to foster multicultural understanding, global perspectives, and meaningful connections among participants. Students will have the unique opportunity to explore China’s rich culture and become an integral part of the vibrant Fudan community.
Program cost:ÌýCNY 15000 (Excludes flights and accommodation)
Program contact: advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au
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Please fill out this form with your program details. The International Affairs team will be in contact to discuss further details.
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For program specific questions, please refer to the contact provided under the program information. For general inquiries, please contact: engineering.international@unsw.edu.au.