UniGO: Global Opportunity Program

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 for the 2024-25 program have now closed.

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. Conditional offers will be made on a rolling basis.
  • 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.

Eligibility

Students with elective space in eligible courses, and who have completed at least two units or 25 credit points by the end of Semester 1 (2024), can apply to enrol in the UniGO program.

  • If you are unsure of whether UniGO will fit with your study plan, contact a Student Adviser via UConnect. If you have other questions about eligibility, please contact Global.Opportunity@utas.edu.au.
  • Students studying for Master's degrees, Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, or via Open Universities Australia (OUA) are not eligible to participate in UniGO.
  • When planning your degree, always be sure to check the Course and Unit Handbook entry for your course to ensure you’re meeting all core requirements.

Eligible courses

The following courses have sufficient elective space to undertake UniGO, though your eligibility may depend on how many electives you’ve already taken.

CodeCourse
P3O Bachelor of Science
S4A Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours
P4D Bachelor of Engineering (Specialisation) with Honours
P3E Bachelor of Global Logistics and Maritime Management
24V1 Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation)
P3M Bachelor of Natural Environment and Conservation
73G Bachelor of Surveying and Spatial Sciences
P3H Bachelor of Architecture and Built Environments
P3T Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
P3L Bachelor of Marine and Antarctic Science
P3I Bachelor of Design
24W Bachelor of Maritime Engineering (Specialisation) (Honours) (Co-Operative Education)
P1E Diploma of Global Logistics and Maritime Management
P2E Associate Degree in Global Logistics and Maritime Management
CodeCourse
53E Bachelor of Medical Research
53F Bachelor of Psychological Science
M3S Bachelor of Dementia Care
M3X Bachelor of Biomedicine* from 2024 only
53I Bachelor of Health Science (Medical Radiation Science)
53H Bachelor of Nutrition Science
CodeCourse
Z2H Associate Degree in Applied Health and Community Support
B3A Bachelor of Business
B3B Bachelor of Economics
Z2A Associate Degree in Agribusiness
Z2C Associate Degree in Applied Business
Z2E Associate Degree Applied Design
Z2F Associate Degree in Applied Technologies
Z2J Associate Degree Applied Science
X3P Bachelor of Philosophy (UniGO is not a fee-waived unit)
UniGO should be undertaken under your primary degree unless you do not have space in your study plan.
CodeCourse
13O Bachelor of Music
13Q Bachelor of Justice Studies
13R Bachelor of Fine Arts
A3A Bachelor of Arts
A3M Bachelor of Media and Communication
L3C Bachelor of Laws
A1A Diploma of Arts
R2B Associate Degree in Arts

Participation Requirements

UniGO is committed to and actively encourages participation from students from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to working with students and to making reasonable adjustments, where possible, to support students to meet UniGO’s Participation Requirements.

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 (PDF): 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

Applications for the 2024-25 program have now closed.

Applicants 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
  • Health Declaration Form, completed and signed by your GP/Specialist
  • 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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