Program Overview

Virtual Global Short Programs

The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) offers Virtual Global Short Programs, providing students with the opportunity to gain international perspectives from the comfort of their own homes. These programs are an integral part of a student's degree and complement programs that require physical travel overseas.

Benefits of Virtual Global Short Programs

UTS is at the forefront of innovative teaching and learning, creating international opportunities that enable students to enhance their global citizenship skills while building strong professional identity and future-focused graduate capabilities. The benefits of Virtual Global Short Programs include:

• Utilising winter or summer breaks to gain academic credit towards their degree
• Studying from the comfort of their own home
• Learning how universities across the world teach and structure their courses
• Being exposed to the knowledge and expertise of global companies
• Developing friendships with like-minded students from around the world
• Developing global mindset and cross-cultural skills
• Developing global digital literacy and enhancing IT skills
• Expanding personal and professional skill-set
• Enhancing their CV with a unique global learning experience and becoming more employable
• Saving money as these opportunities are more affordable, with no travel costs involved

Program Details

Virtual Global Short Programs include summer/winter schools at partner universities, global internships, language programs, cultural or entrepreneurship immersion experiences, and various other opportunities. All virtual programs are supported and endorsed by UTS faculties, and students may receive academic credit towards their degree at UTS and a scholarship to help with program fees.

Eligibility Criteria

Students can participate in Virtual Global Short Programs to boost their employability, even if they cannot travel overseas due to study, personal, or work commitments. These programs are available to students who are looking for an affordable international program and do not have space in their degree to do for-credit programs.

How to Apply

Students can find a program and apply through the UTS program database. The application process and eligibility criteria are outlined in the program details, and students are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities over their winter or summer break.