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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

  • 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

    Application link

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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±·´¡

  • 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

  • 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

  • Please fill out this form with your program details. The International Affairs team will be in contact to discuss further details.

  • For program specific questions, please refer to the contact provided under the program information. For general inquiries, please contact: engineering.international@unsw.edu.au.