UniGO: Global Opportunity Program

Applications open 8 May - 3 July 2024

Immerse yourself in sustainability projects within the Southeast Asian context with a supported study experience in either Indonesia, Malaysia or Vietnam.

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.

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.

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 in December 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, contact UConnect.

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How much will it cost?

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 are an International student or Permanent Resident you will need to pay a supplementary fee to cover these expenses. However, depending on your circumstances, you may also be eligible to apply for financial support.

UniGO is supported by the Australian Government under the New Colombo Plan.

Application dates

Applications for UniGO 2024/25 will open 8 May - 3 July 2024. Check this webpage for updates and an application link, or click here to provide your contact details and we will inform you when UniGO applications open.

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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