What is a short-term program?
Short-term programs are any and all experiences other than trimester exchange studies. Some programs can be up to a trimester in duration, however most programs are between two and four weeks, hence why we call them 'short-term'.
Key advantages of doing a short-term program is the flexibility and diversity of choice. Most students can easily fit a program in between Griffith trimesters and can choose an experience that is completely unlike anything offered on-campus or in Australia.
Online programs are also available. They are a fantastic way to boot your employability in an affordable way, especially if you aren't able to travel due to study, personal or work commitments. Most students can easily fit an online program in between trimesters or even during trimester, studies permitting.
Types of Programs
Griffith Study Tour
Summer or Winter School
Global Internship
Volunteering and Service Learning
Practicum or Placement
Research
Conferences
Online
Go Global Information Session
This information session covers:
- Different kinds of overseas programs
- Funding options
- Benefits of participating in an overseas program
- How to apply for Exchange or register your overseas program with Global Mobility
- Credit approval
Short-Term Program Database
In many cases, students will find a specific program through word-of-mouth or through promotion by Griffith University, such as emails or in lectures.
If you don't have a program in mind already, then we encourage you to browse our database for inspiration. You are not limited to programs on this database, but it's a good starting point.
Planning your Short-Term Program
We aim to support all overseas experiences, whether it be for credit or not for credit, and provided there are no risks to your health and safety. To access the support, please complete the following steps.
Check application eligibility:
Program applications are assessed in line with the Griffith Global Mobility Policy. Students seeking support from Griffith Global Mobility to participate in other types of overseas student mobility must:
- Be enrolled in an award program at Griffith in the trimester of application
- Have completed a minimum of 30 credit points of study towards a degree at Griffith University by the time of departure (excluding credit transferred from an external institution)
- Have a minimum cumulative Program GPA of 4.5 at the time of application
- HDR Candidates must complete the Short-Term Study Away form and be approved before submitting the HDR Study Away Support Application for IEIS grant.
**If you do not meet these criteria, we still encourage you to submit an application so a formal assessment can be made taking into consideration your overseas program details and supporting documentation.**
Restricted degrees:
- Students studying through Open Universities Australia are currently not eligible for short-term programs
In many cases, students will find a specific program through word-of-mouth or through promotion by Griffith University, such as emails or in lectures.
If you don't have a program in mind already, then we encourage you to browse our database for inspiration. You are not limited to programs on this database, but it's a good starting point.
Each overseas program has different eligibility and application requirements. Please check with the host university, Third Party Provider or organisation to review details of their application process, including the application deadline.
Once you have applied and been accepted into the overseas program, please see Step 4 on how to advise Griffith Global Mobility.
Credit approval
If you are seeking credit approval for the overseas program, please check the evidence of credit section below for details on what type of documentation is required.
| Type of Program | Evidence of credit approval |
|---|---|
| Griffith Study Tour | Written confirmation (e.g. email or letter) from Course Convenor (study tour leader) that confirms your acceptance into the program and its details, including:
|
| Community Internship | The email notification from the Service Learning team confirming that you are accepted into the Community Internship course (3002LFC or 7510LFC). *Please note that only approved third-party providers will be accepted for a community internship. Please view the short-term program database to find our approved providers. |
| Summer or Winter School | An approved study plan is required. It confirms that the course delivered by the host university is equivalent to a Griffith course which will allow you to receive credit upon return of your overseas experience.Download Short-term Study Plan. Note: Griffith Business School students must submit study plan via the online credit application at Credit Transfer. 'How to guide' is available here. |
| Clinical or Field Placement | Written confirmation (e.g. email or letter) from the Program Director that confirms the overseas experience is approved towards your placement. It must include:
Doctor of Medicine students: The School of Medicine and Dentistry sends an email notification with the necessary details as per above included. Please upload that email notification. |
| Work Integrated Learning (WIL) or Internship | Work-integrated learning (WIL) or internship experiences typically require students to be enrolled in a Griffith course in order to be provided credit for the experience. Therefore, the appropriate evidence of credit is written confirmation (e.g. email or letter) from the relevant Course Convenor that outlines the details of the overseas experience and that it is approved for credit towards a Griffith course. The confirmation must include:
There are limited courses that are suitable for an overseas WIL or internship. These include, but are not limited to:
The above courses are not automatically approved for credit and still require assessment and approval by the relevant Course Convenor. They are only available to students from the same discipline area as they are third-year courses. |
| Research | Written confirmation (e.g. email or letter) of approved study away to confirm the details of the overseas research experience and that it contributes towards your degree program. The confirmation must include:
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Global Mobility proudly supports students who participate in a variety of overseas programs through the provision of:
- a travel grant
- coverage under Griffith's Corporate Travel Insurance
- access to International SOS (24/7 emergency support)
Please complete the Short-term Program Application to be assessed for this support. Failure to complete this step prior to departure may result in non-payment of grant and exclusion from access to Griffith's corporate travel insurance and International SOS.
PLEASE NOTE: Short-term program applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis and there is a travel approval process in place to ensure the health and safety of Griffith University students.
We encourage all students to continue to submit their short-term program application as early as possible to allow time for this process and to ensure eligible grants, travel insurance and 24/7 emergency assistance documentation can be issued well before your departure date.
You will be asked to supply the following documents as part of your application:
- Acceptance/Proof of participation
- Unofficial academic transcript
- Passport copy
- Budgeting Worksheet
- Evidence of credit approval (if approved for credit) - See 'step 3. Apply for credit' above
Once your Short-term Program Application has been assessed and approved, you will be provided with details of Griffith Corporate Travel Insurance Policy and International SOS membership.
You can also browse our Before you go webpage for more pre-departure tips and advice.
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Madeleine
Global Mobility Business Internship in Japan
The people I lived with and worked with were so diverse and a pleasure to be around. I loved being part of Tokyo, and I'm excited to explore this further.
Laura
Korea University International Winter Campus
At Korea University we studied an elective that wasn't not directly related to my major and it gave me a different perspective rather that of business and were taught by a fantastic lecturer.
Alexandre
Contact us
- Phone
- (07) 3735 8200
- 9 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday except for Public Holidays.
- goglobal@griffith.edu.au
- Consultation
- Book a consultation
- Available Monday - Friday by phone, Teams or on-campus.
- Online
To enquire online or submit documentation:
- Visit Ask Us for current students (login required)
- Select topic - Global Mobility > Outbound
We will receive your enquiry and respond to your Griffith student email address.
You can also search existing answers.
Emergency assistance overseas
If you are on an approved program and need urgent medical and/or travel assistance, please contact International SOS