Global engineering opportunities
Explore engineering overseas. Make a real impact with international volunteering projects, challenge yourself in competitions with students from across the globe, or expand your degree with our global study tours.

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Assistive Tech Hub
Volunteering
Location:ÌýVIP at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ, with potential trip to Solomon Islands
Relevant disciplines:ÌýBiomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Software, and Computer Science
Program dates:ÌýYear long project, trip dates TBC
Application closing date:ÌýT2 intake now open
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Project description:ÌýDesign and prototype a piece of assistive technology using the principles of co-creation that promotes participation or enhances healthcare provision.
Program cost:Ìý°Õµþ°ä
Funding options:ÌýNCP Grant and OS Help Loans
Eligibility criteria: Engineering students
Credit: 6 UoC (Discipline elective)
Program contact:ÌýLauren KarkÌýchalleng@unsw.edu.au
More information: Intake will happen for each term
Summer School on Biomechanics and Modelling in Mechanobiology
Study Tour
Location:ÌýGraz University of Technology, Austria
Relevant disciplines:ÌýMechanical, Biomedical, Civil
Program dates:Ìý15 - 19 September 2025
Application closing date:Ìý20 August 2025
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Project description:ÌýThis is the 11th Summer School on Biomechanics that we have organized since 2001. Its aim is to provide a state-of-the-art overview of physics-informed modeling, simulation and experiments on the cardiovascular system, the stomach and brain tissues.
Program cost:Ìý$1100 (Only covers tuition and lunch meals)
Funding options:Ìý°Õµþ°ä
Eligibility criteria:ÌýPhD Student
Program contact:ÌýGerhard A. Holzapfel, Graz University of Technology
Community Development and Environmental Change in Zambia
Volunteering
Location:ÌýLivingstone, Zambia
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAll (focus on Humanitarian)
Program dates:Ìý24 November - 8 December
Application closing date:Ìý25 September 2025
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Project description:ÌýThis project helps to develop Livingstone – its people and community – with innovative and self-sustaining structures, while at the same time bringing hope of a better quality of life to the local people, contributing to meaningful and sustainable projects, and beautifying the community.
Program cost:Ìý$99 application fee and $3600 program fee (for inclusions and exclusions see website).
Funding options:ÌýOS Help Loan
Eligibility criteria:ÌýEngineering university student
Credit:Ìý±·´¡
Program contact:ÌýCIS Australia phone: +61 (0) 7 5571 7887
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KFUPM Global Exchange Fellowship
Study Tour
Location:ÌýSaudi Arabia
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAll (focus on Humanitarian)
Program dates:ÌýExact dates TBC, term runs January to May 2026
Application closing date:Ìý28 August
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Project description:ÌýExperience a transformative semester at KFUPM, where world-class education meets cultural immersion. Since 2008, our International Student Exchange Program has welcomed students from around the globe, fostering an enriching environment that benefits both visiting scholars and our campus community. Your journey includes access to state-of-the-art research facilities, innovative coursework, and the unique opportunity to complete an 8-week internship with Saudi Aramco, the world's leading energy company.
Program cost:ÌýFlights included in program:Ìýtuiton, accommodation, medical insurance and discounted meals
Eligibility criteria: Engineering university student
Credit:ÌýPotentially industrial training (optional 8 week internship)
Program contact:ÌýKFUPM Global Engagement:ÌýGlobal@kfupm.edu.sa
Pagoda Projects: Internships
Internship
Location:ÌýVietnam (Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi) or Thailand (Bangkok)
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAll
Program dates:Ìý6-12 week period starting from 6th December
Application closing date:Ìý13 September
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Project description:ÌýAn internship is the best way to gain exposure in your chosen field – but this is way more than work experience. Our in-person programmes provide you with the opportunity to make a real difference within your chosen company. You’ll work on industry projects and use what you’ve learnt at university to make decisions that have a real impact.
Program cost:ÌýLocation dependent, NCP funding available
Credit:ÌýPotentially industrial training
Environment Internship with Challenges Abroad
Internship
Location:ÌýCambodia, Thailand or NepalÌý
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAll (Focus on sustainability)
Program dates:Ìý4-12 weeks, ongoing all year round
Application closing date:Ìý±·´¡
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Project description:ÌýOur environment-focused challenges are directly linked to UN Sustainable Development Goals 13 & 15: 'Climate Action' and 'Life on Land'. You'll get to help local communities overseas develop and implement sustainable practices that not only benefit them, but the environment as well!
Program cost:Ìý$3800-$3950 (Accommodation and food included, flights and travel insurance excluded)
Credit:ÌýPotentially industrial training
More information and application:
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The Global Student: Engineering Internship
Internship
Location:ÌýMalaysia
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAll
Program dates: 4-12 weeks, various possible start dates
Application closing date:Ìý°Õµþ°ä
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Project description:ÌýThe Global Student tailors the internship program to align with your academic requirements by using our local logistical knowledge to meet your budget, combining academic interest with cultural immersion (and some fun!)
Program cost:Ìý$4000 - $5000Ìý
Credit:ÌýPotentially industrial training
The Intern Group: Global Internships
Internship
Location:ÌýVarious Global Locations
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAll (Focus on Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical and Civil)
Program dates: 4-24 weeks, various possible start dates
Application closing date:ÌýOpen year round
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Project description:ÌýWe are proud to offer engineering internships abroad in aÌýnumber of leading firms where you will learn from top industry professionals. Our hands-on engineering internships enable you to put your knowledge learned in the classroom into real-world action.
Program cost:ÌýFrom $3000
Eligibility criteria: Engineering university student
Credit:ÌýPotentially industrial training
Shanghai JiaoÌýTong University Summer School
Study Tour
Location:ÌýShanghai, China
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAll
Program dates: 22ÌýDecember 2025 to 9 January 2026
Application closing date:Ìý12 December 2025
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Project description:ÌýSJTU LEC International Summer School is offeringÌýsummer/winter courses taught in English for students from around the world. For Shanghai Jiao Tong University, running ISS is an opportunity to attract professors and students from universities all around the world to our campus and class, which further facilitates the collision, exchange and integration of different thoughts here.
Program cost:Ìý$6002 - $7912
Eligibility criteria:ÌýUniversity Student
Program contact:Ìýsummercourse@sjtu.edu.cn
Engineers Without Borders - Humanitarian Design Summit
Study Tour
Location:ÌýSiem Reap, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAll
Program dates: 18ÌýJanuary 2026 to 14 February 2026
Application closing date:Ìý29 August 2025
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Project description:ÌýWe are excited to offer a 28 day immersive study tour toÌýCambodia where participants will experience living and working in community. You will learn how to bring your university learnings to the heart of the design process. The professional study tour is designed to challenge thinking, push boundaries and create first-hand understanding of the important role engineers can play in creating positive change and impact.
Program cost:Ìý$7500
Funding Opportunities: NCP Grant can provide up to $6000
Eligibility criteria:ÌýUndergraduate Student studying a technical program at an Australian University
Program contact:Ìýinfo@ewb.org.au
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Please fill out this form with your program details. The International Affairs team will be in contact to discuss further details.
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For program specific questions, please refer to the contact provided under the program information. For general inquiries, please contact: engineering.international@unsw.edu.au.