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.
Opportunities board
Assistive Tech Hub
Volunteering
Location: VIP at UNSW, with potential trip to Solomon Islands
Relevant disciplines: Biomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Software, and Computer Science
Program dates: Year long project, trip dates TBC
Application closing date: TBD
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Project description: Design and prototype a piece of assistive technology using the principles of co-creation that promotes participation or enhances healthcare provision.
Program cost: TBC
Funding options: NCP Grant and OS Help Loans
Eligibility criteria: Engineering students
Credit: 6 UoC (Discipline elective)
Program contact: Lauren Kark challeng@unsw.edu.au
More information: Intake will happen for each term
Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship 2026
Other
Location: Singapore, Johor Bahru (Malaysia), Jakarta (Indonesia) and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
Relevant disciplines: All
Program Dates:
- Residential 1: 5-10 July 2026
- Residential 2: 4-9 October 2026
Application closing date: 9 December 2025
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Project description: The Westpac Australia-Asia Fellowship is an opportunity for passionate and curious individuals to expand their worldview, embrace new perspectives and enhance their Asia-capability and leadership skills. Our Australia-Asia Fellows undertake a world-class, 9-month leadership development program, including two residential programs exploring four countries across Southeast Asia.
Scholarshop: Valued at $16000, covered airfares, accommodation and meals
Eligibility Criteria: Must have completed an semester abroad in Asia via an accredited university program
Program Contact: westpacscholars@westpac.com.au
AIFS Abroad Internship Program
Internship
Location: Lisbon (Portugal), Rome (Italy), San Jose (Costa Rica)
Relevant disciplines: All
Program dates:
- Summer: Varies with location, within May-July
- Fall: Varies with location, within August-December
Application closing date: Summer: March 1, 2026 and Fall: June 1, 2026
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Project description: This is your chance to set yourself apart. Explore the world and your interests while developing your personal and professional skills. Whether you choose a study abroad program, international internship program or a study + internship program, you will elevate your life’s journey and have something amazing to put on your resumé.
Program cost: Summer: $7290 - $7990 and Fall: $8790 - $9990
Puentes International Internship Program
Internship
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Montevideo, Uruguay
Relevant disciplines: All
Program dates: June 25 2026 - August 22 2026
Application closing date: 2 February 2026
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Project description: The Puentes in-person program provides a comprehensive professional and cultural immersion experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay. Puentes Program internships are in many diverse and captivating industries. Internship opportunities range from sustainability & environmental conservation to startups and tech companies - with many other high-performing nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses in between.
Program cost: US$6300 (Includes accommodation)
Eligibility Criteria: Basic Spanish is strongly recommended
Program Contact: Emily Torcivia via emily@puentesabroad.com
ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships: Asia-Pacific
Study Tour
Location: Switzerland
Relevant disciplines: All
Program dates: Flexible
Application closing date: 31 January 2026
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Project description: ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships is a programme that opens doors for students, from Australia and other countries, including for the first time select Pacific Island Countries (Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji) to the world of Swiss academia. It combines high quality curriculum with innovative thinking.
Program cost: Research is fully funded and CHF 60/day is provided for living expenses. Flights are not included.
Eligibility Criteria: 3rd year or above in Bachelors degree, or Masters student
Program contact: tristan.piguet@eda.admin.ch
Environment Internship with Challenges Abroad
Internship
Location: Cambodia, Thailand or Nepal
Relevant disciplines: All (Focus on sustainability)
Program dates: 4-12 weeks, ongoing all year round
Application closing date: NA
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Project description: Our 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: $3800-$3950 (Accommodation and food included, flights and travel insurance excluded)
More information and application:
The Global Student: Engineering Internship
Internship
Location: Malaysia
Relevant disciplines: All
Program dates: 4-12 weeks, various possible start dates
Application closing date: TBC
The Intern Group: Global Internships
Internship
Location: Various Global Locations
Relevant disciplines: All (Focus on Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical and Civil)
Program dates: 4-24 weeks, various possible start dates
Application closing date: Open year round
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Project description: We are proud to offer engineering internships abroad in a number 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: From $3000
Eligibility criteria: Engineering university student
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Summer School
Study Tour
Location: Shanghai, China
Relevant disciplines: All
Program dates: 22 December 2025 to 9 January 2026
Application closing date: 12 December 2025
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Project description: SJTU LEC International Summer School is offering summer/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: $6002 - $7912
Eligibility criteria: University Student
Program contact: summercourse@sjtu.edu.cn
Aalto University Winter School
Study Tour
Location: Aalto University, Finland
Relevant disciplines: All
Program dates: 2 February 2026 to 13 Februaury 2026
Application closing date: 30 November 2025
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Project description: In February 2026, Aalto University Winter School offers you the opportunity to combine an academic learning experience with the best Finnish winter has to offer. Students are taught by motivated teachers and experts from Aalto University with hands-on learning and innovative approaches. All our courses prepare students to tackle real-world challenges in a global context.
Program cost: 1170 Euros program fee
Program Contact: summer@aalto.fi
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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.