UniGO: Global Opportunity Program

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Immerse yourself in sustainability projects within the Southeast Asian context with a supported study experience in either Indonesia, Malaysia or Vietnam between 9-29 January 2025.

The University Global Opportunity Program (UniGO) is a new 25 credit point elective unit where you’ll explore the connections between place, culture, technology and sustainability, travelling for approximately three weeks over your summer break.

Applications open 8 May - 3 July 2024

Funded overseas experience

We pay for your flights, accommodation, visas, insurance, internal transport, and meals*

Experience sustainability in action

Work with local leaders and learn about sustainability efforts through the context of your host country

Fast-track your degree

Progress your degree faster by gaining 25 credit points during the summer break

When and where will I travel?

UniGO students will travel to Indonesia, Malaysia or Vietnam. Students will nominate a preference and we will endeavour to give you your first or second choice. Travel will take place over three weeks between 9 - 29 January 2025.

Key dates

  • Applications open 8 May - 3 July 2024.
  • Applicants notified within 4–6 weeks of submitting your application. The sooner you apply, the sooner we can assess and progress your application.
  • Detailed itineraries uploaded into the Application portal by the UniGO team 22 July 2024.
  • Pre-trip workshops (face to face and online): 25, 27, 29 November 2024 and 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13 December 2024, 1pm – 4pm each day.
  • Travel will take place between 9 - 29 January 2025.
  • Post-trip workshop (face to face and online): 6 February 2025.

What will I do?

  • You’ll explore the connections between place, culture, technology and sustainability in a new 25 credit point elective unit offered over the summer break.
  • This will begin with a pre-travel module and workshops from November 2024, which will introduce you to key perspectives on environmental sustainability, including local, national and global challenges.
  • Then you’ll undertake your three-week overseas trip between 9 - 29 January 2025 with a group of 30 students, accompanied by teaching staff and our partners on the ground.
  • You’ll visit a diverse range of environmental sustainability initiatives delivered by not-for-profit and community groups and, wherever possible, we will introduce you to University of Tasmania Alumni and Australian volunteers working in-country.
  • In your designated country, you’ll experience and contribute to local sustainability projects. You’ll then have several assignments to do to complete the unit.

Who is eligible?

Students with elective space in eligible degrees, and who have completed at least two units or 25 credit points by end of semester 1 (2024), can apply to enrol in the UniGO program. If you are unsure of your eligibility, make an appointment with a Student Advisor to discuss your study plan and elective options.

How much will it cost?

UniGO is supported by the Australian Government under the New Colombo Plan. To qualify for a fully funded place in the program, you must meet the NCP Mobility Round Guidelines : see Student Eligibility (section 4.2) and Age Requirements (4.3).

The cost of airfares, visas, insurance, internal transport, meals and accommodation will be covered. Financial support for passports, additional vaccinations, domestic connecting flights, and accessibility will be provided on a needs basis.

If you do not meet the NCP Mobility Round Guidelines, are an International student, or Permanent Resident, you will need to pay a supplementary fee (minimum $3850) to cover these expenses. However, depending on your circumstances, you may also be eligible to apply for financial support.

Applying to UniGO

Step 1: Click "Apply Now" to start your general application to UniGO, open 8 May - 3 July 2024.

You will be guided through a series of questions, tasks and documents to complete, for the UniGO team to assess your application and eligibility. This will include providing information on:

Provided you meet the requirements above, you will be made a conditional offer for one of the four UniGO 2024-25 itineraries. Conditional offers will be made on a rolling basis. This means you can expect to hear from our admissions team within 4–6 weeks of submitting your application. The sooner you apply, the sooner we can assess and progress your application.

Step 2: Students who receive a conditional offer will progress to the second stage of the application process, where we will support you to confirm/secure the following:

  • Valid Australian Passport
  • Visas and travel insurance
  • Travel vaccinations
  • Tasmanian registration to work with vulnerable people
  • Fit to Travel Form and declaration of any pre-existing medical conditions
  • Wellbeing Check certificate

Please note: Admission is conditional on you completing and/or verifying all items listed above. If you are unsuccessful in securing any of the required documentation, your offer will be withdrawn.

I have more questions. Who do I contact?

Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions, if your questions are still unanswered you can contact us at global.opportunity@utas.edu.au

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