You’ll travel in a group of 35 students. Two University of Tasmania staff members with experience in, and connections to, your destination will accompany you, along with our local partners. Students will come from across the range of courses offering the unit, making it a great way to meet new people.
Our partners will organise safe and comfortable local transport.
You’ll mostly stay in twin-share, same gender accommodation. This will be a mix of hotels and University dormitory accommodation with some of our host partners. You can nominate, and pay and additional fee, to have your own room for the trip.
Students with elective space in eligible degrees, and who have completed at least two units or 25 credit points by end of Semester 1 (2026), can apply to enrol in the UniGO (HOS201).
If you are unsure about eligibility, or if UniGO will fit in your study plan, contact a Student Adviser:
- Email Uni.Connect@utas.edu.au; or
- Book an appointment through UniHub:
- Select "Student Advice"
- Click on your study area to view available appointments
International students can apply for UniGO if you are enrolled in an eligible course, will have completed at least two units (25 credit points) by the end of Semester 1, and have elective space in your study plan. However, please be aware that additional fees will apply. More information can be found in the Eligibility section of the UniGO webpage.
No. You’ll undertake a range of group experiences and facilitated activities delivered by our academic staff and our in country partners.
Unfortunately not. You will be required to complete pre-departure, in-country and post-travel learning and assessments. This will not allow for additional time to travel.
Students with Learning Access Plans are encouraged to apply and we will do our best to accommodate students who require accessible transport and accommodation. We encourage you to get in touch with us to discuss your circumstances at global.opportunity@utas.edu.au.
Scholarships
- A UniGO Financial Support Scholarship is available to students who require additional financial support to cover costs such as passport, visa, and the required Working with Vulnerable people check. For students facing exceptional financial hardship, further support for travel essentials and/or cost of living expenses will be provided on a needs basis. Applications can be submitted through the Scholarship office once your UniGO application has been submitted. Applicants will be required to provide information about their personal/financial circumstances.
- UniGO participants may also able to apply for other financial support including the OS-Help loan and the University of Tasmania Study Abroad and Exchange Scholarships
Government Payments
- If you receive payments from Centrelink (such as Youth Allowance) you may be eligible to receive these payments whilst overseas, however, it is recommended that you contact Centrelink to verify your eligibility and any conditions. Please visit the Centrelink Services Australia for further details. If accepted into the program you will be able to request an official letter to provide to Centrelink to ensure your payments continue.
- Assessment Task 1: Group assignment (4-6 members per group): Country environmental profile. You will work in groups of 4-6 members to produce a 15-minute narrated PowerPoint presentation in video format. The grade will be partly constituted by student peer evaluation.
- Assessment Task 2: Individual assignment: Personal reflections on cultural encounters during the trip. You will work individually and while you are in-country to produce written reflections from your personal journal (1000 words); OR an 8-minute video-recorded reflections.
- Assessment Task 3: Group assignment (4-6 members per group): Lessons from the trip. Students will work in groups of 4-6, during the trip and after the trip, to produce a conference poster and a 1000-word accompanying statement; OR a 15-minute podcast; OR a 15-minute video documentary. The grade will be partly constituted by student peer evaluation.
- Complete the mandatory pre-trip modules and workshops in November-December 2026
- Obtain all required travel documents during your application process (Valid passport, Tasmanian Registration to Work With Vulnerable People, visa, Health Declaration Form, Wellbeing Check, travel vaccinations)
- Participate in the UniGO overseas trip between 5 January - 1 February 2027
- Attend the mandatory post-trip workshop in February 2027
- Pass all the assignments
- Students must have or be able to obtain a Passport with a minimum expiry date of 6 months post return from international placement; and have no barriers to obtaining a Visa where required. Renew or Apply for a Passport online.
- Students must have or be able to obtain a Tasmanian registration to work with vulnerable people. Available via:
- Applications open 19 May - 16 June 2026
- Applicants notified within 4–6 weeks of submitting your application. Conditional offers will be made on a first come, first served basis. With limited spots available, we encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.
- Unit commences with mandatory Pre-departure Workshops (face to face and online): 16 November - 4 December 2026
- Travel will take place between 5 January - 1 February 2027
- Unit concludes with mandatory Post-trip Workshop (face-to-face and online): 5 February 2027
Due to the post-trip assessments for UniGO, results are expected to be released in late March 2027.
If UniGO will be your final unit to complete your degree, graduation would be expected in August 2027.