What is a virtual international experience?

Virtual international experiences are modelled off traditional Study Overseas program types, with the difference being that they are delivered virtually, and you take part in your own home, rather than overseas.

Virtual International Experiences include:

  • Virtual International Internships: delivered through Mobility Experience Providers, who place students with suitable international host organisations in the students relevant field.
  • Virtual Short Term Study: programs that are either delivered through Mobility Experience Providers or with overseas universities where students pay tuition fees to these institutions.
  • Virtual Short-Term Exchange: with partner universities, where students stay enrolled and pay regular tuition fees to UniSA.

The below programs are for virtual experiences, if you are interested in in-country experiences, please see here.


Upcoming Opportunities

Institution/ Provider Country Experience Type Dates/ Duration UniSA Deadline
UniSA Online
Sustainble Development Goals Virtual Study Tour
Program Details
Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore
(virtual delivery)
Virtual Short Term Exchange 6 weeks 31st July 2024
Hanyang University
HOPE (Hanyang Online Pre-Exchange Program)
Program Details
South Korea
(virtual delivery)
Virtual Short Term 15 weeks 25th June 2024
WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management
Bachelor European Summer Program (Online)
Program Details
Germany
(virtual delivery)
Virtual Short Term Exchnage 2 weeks 30th September 2024
KU Leuven
Global Challenges for Our Sustainable Future
Program Details
Belgium
(virtual delivery)
Virtual Short Term Exchange 2 weeks Deadline Passed
WHU
Bachelor European Summer School (Online)
Program Details
Germany
(virtual delivery)
Virtual Short Term Exchange 2 weeks Deadline Passed
International Internships
Individual or Team Internship (Short)
Program Details
Indonesia
(virtual delivery)
Virtual International Internship Various
(3-8 weeks)
Ongoing
International Internships
Individual Internship (Long)
Program Details
Indonesia
(virtual delivery)
Virtual International Internship Various
(10-12 weeks)
Ongoing
Pagoda Projects
Engineering Internship
Program Details
China and Vietnam
(virtual delivery)
Virtual International Internship Various Ongoing
Think Pacific
Virtual Fiji Internship
Program Details
Fiji
(virtual delivery)
Virtual International Internship Various start dates available Ongoing
CIS Australia
Individual internship (short)
Program Details
USA, China & Hong Kong, Japan, South Africa and Spain (virtual delivery) Virtual International Internship Various (4-8 weeks) Ongoing


 

Why choose a virtual international experience?

  • Global connections: The importance of networking and building global connections is stressed in nearly every field. Virtual Internships are an excellent platform to expand your network globally without leaving your home.
  • Time management and self-discipline: Remote working requires high levels of time management and self-discipline. Completing a virtual internship will allow you to hone these skills for future employment, apply the experience to your resume, as well as discuss your insights at your next interview.
  • Remote work skills: The coronavirus pandemic has proven that working from home is possible for many jobs. In the future, opting for a virtual internship may actually be preferable for some companies moving forward.
  • Accessibility: Travelling for work or study (especially long term) can present a huge financial barrier for many students. It is also a major hurdle for students with physical or mental impairments. A virtual international internship allows you to still gain the skills from an international work environment, without the need for travel.

Virtual international experiences still expose students to international learning with overseas universities/employers. It looks great on your resume and provides valuable work experience which you can draw from when applying and interviewing for graduate roles.