We offer students a global-minded education with opportunities to broaden their horizons through study at international universities, work experience and internships overseas. We have more than 300 partner universities in over 30 countries across the world and links to international NGOs and organisations.

Here's what we have to offer: 

Student  Exchange  

You have the chance to study internationally during your degree.  Choose from over 300 Exchange Partner institutions worldwide. Not only will you gain valuable experiences, but you will also earn credits that count towards your degree.  Explore our full list of Exchange Partners.  

Learn more about Student Exchange

Short Programs and the New Colombo Plan  

Broaden your community, career and study on a Short Program. 

Many students have also embarked on  the New Colombo Plan. It is designed for Australian undergraduate students and provides funding for short-term study, internships, mentorships, practicums and research across 40 host locations in the Indo-Pacific.

Learn more about Short Programs

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) 

You have the chance to take part in international Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities which ensure our graduates are global-minded and career-ready. Our previous global internship opportunities have included working with ChildFund in Cambodia, Vietnam, Timor-Leste and Laos. Students have also participated in the Paris Peace Forum and worked with the Citizens Constitutional Forum, an NGO working in community education and advocacy in Fiji.

Just go for it, it was such an eye-opening experience. It’s unique and I learned a lot about myself and how other people view the world. It’s worth giving it a go – it was a great experience.

- Ellise Camilleri, India exchange provides students with unique learning experience

Outbound exchange

Are you a UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture student keen to join an international exchange program? This makes you an outbound exchange student.

Inbound exchange

Are you already studying for an undergraduate degree outside Australia in one of UNSW’s partner universities internationally and want to come to UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture? This makes you an inbound exchange student.

Professional practicum program

Are you a postgraduate research student at one of UNSW’s international partner universities? You might consider The Professional Practicum Program.

Study abroad


If you're an international student but aren't at one of UNSW’s partner universities, you can still come to UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture.
 

  • We offer the Global Change Internship and the Arts & Social Sciences Global Internship. These internships will expose you to a range of political, social and cultural experiences in a global context. Our students have interned at Bolivian Express, ACICIS Study Indonesia and Hello Toby.

    Our courses are delivered in conjunction with partners such as the University of The Philippines Diliman in Manila, where students can undertake a short course in ‘Cultural Performance and Digital Cultures: Creative Production in Metro Manila.’

  • International courses offer UNSW School of Built Environment students the exciting opportunity to explore historical and contemporary urban/infrastructure projects, advanced industrial design and manufacturing, and tackle real-world social challenges with innovative design solutions.

    You'll learn how to analyse, document and interpret the local urban condition and design novel responses to address social, cultural and environmental aspects. Site visits allow you to observe first-hand production technologies, culture, methods/techniques and practices within a local context.

    Learn more

    For general advice on Learning Abroad:

    UNSW Learning Abroad
    UNSW Sydney NSW 2052 AUSTRALIA 
    E:student.unsw.edu.au/learningabroad/contacts   
    W:student.unsw.edu.au/learningabroad