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 Âé¶¹Éçmadou, 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
University Scholars Leadership Symposium
Other
Location:ÌýKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAll (focus on Humanitarian)
Program dates:Ìý5-8th Aug
Application closing date:ÌýClosing date TBC
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Project description:ÌýThe annual University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) shows youths that they can. Delegates will meet hundreds of like-minded peers who want to build a peaceful, inclusive and sustainable world. They will spend a week networking, helping needy communities, and hearing from movers and shakers of the humanitarian world.
Program cost:ÌýFlights, accommodation, 12 $USD registration fee
Funding options:Ìý°Õµþ°ä
Eligibility criteria:Ìý18 - 30 years old
Credit: NA
Program contact:ÌýHumanitarian Affairs Asia: +66 2 107 2772
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 weeksÌý
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
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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.