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Study tours, clinical placements and practicums

Taking part in a study tour is a great way to do something out of the ordinary and immerse yourself in an enriching cultural experience.

Study tours will develop your knowledge and practical skills, give you something to enhance your resume and you can possibly receive credit towards your ECU degree.

For information regarding available programs, please see list below.

Please note, under some circumstances we may be required to change the application deadline for the tour. To avoid disappointment, we recommend submitting your application as soon as you can.

Sustainability and Social Action, Indonesia

This 14 day study tour enables pre-service teachers to undertake educational experiences and social action for a shanty dwelling, underclass, community who lack access to education, employment, medicare facilities, or welfare. This study tour will provide participants with diverse educational experiences.

Destination: Indonesia
Duration: 14 days
Dates: 23 November - 7 December*
Applications closing: 26 Jul 2024

Funding available: This project is supported by the Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program (DACKEP) with six $4,000 grants available for eligible students.Students may also be eligible to apply for an OS Help loan.

Application process

Further information

NCP India Psychology Tour

This program is hosted by Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU). Students will visit mental health facilities, community organisations and NGOs, take part in Peer Buddy Learning and explore the way culture has influenced the teaching and delivery of Psychological Services.

Destination: India
Duration: 14 days
Dates: 6-19 December 2024
Applications closing: 31 Jul 2024

Funding available: NCP

Application process

Further information

Early Childhood Teaching and Cultural Experience in Thailand

Selected students in the School of Education (Early Childhood Studies) have the opportunity to travel to Thailand for a 14 day teaching and cultural experience. They will work alongside educators in early childhood classrooms at the Maryvit Education Centre in Pattaya. They will also participate in daily sessions of Thai culture and language.

Destination: Thailand
Duration: 14 days
Dates: 24 November - 7 December 2024
Applications closing: 31 Jul 2024

Funding available: NCP

Application process

Further information

2024 SBL Business Study Tour to Malayasia

In partnership with Sunway University (SU),  the  School of Business and Law will  deliver a sustainable tourism study tour.  The project context of sustainable urban tourism would work best for students to develop and promote global citizenship because tourism functions as a platform of multicltural and multisectoral business.  Sunway City offers a unique urban tourism model with tourism and hospitality facilities that a university operates.

Destination: Malaysia
Duration: 8 days
Dates: 25th November to 3rd December 2024
Applications closing: 08 Aug 2024

Funding available: School of  Business  and  Law  Bursary  Grant

Application process

Further information

Sustainability Study Tour to Bhutan

This program is open to ALL ECU students. Students will undertake collaborative group project work at Royal Thimpu College in Bhutan, relevant to their course of study. They will gain first-hand experience of environmental, cultural, social, political and economic factors influencing the way sustainability and environmental issues are managed in Bhutan. Students may gain credit towards the unit International Science Project ISS3101 or another approved unit.

Destination: Bhutan
Duration: 14
Dates: 17 - 30 November 2024
Applications closing: 12 Aug 2024

Funding available: N/A

Application process

Further information

NCP Engineering Study Tour to Japan

This program is for undergraduate Engineering/Technology students. Participants will visit cultural, industrial and educational sites. They will undertake project work in Engineering Labs at Tokyo City University, in collaboration with Japanese academics and students.

Destination: Japan
Duration: 15 days
Dates: 16 November - 1 December 2024
Applications closing: 12 Aug 2024

Funding available: NCP

Application process

Further information

NCP India Psychology Tour

This program is hosted by Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU). Students will visit mental health facilities, community organisations and NGOs, take part in Peer Buddy Learning and explore the way culture has influenced the teaching and delivery of Psychological Services.

Destination: India
Duration: 14 days
Dates: 6-19 December 2024
Applications closing: 31 Jul 2024

Funding available: NCP

Application process

Further information

Global Leadership Study Tour to Japan

This program, hosted by Tokyo City University (TCU) focusses on leadership and soft skills development. The program is open to students from ALL SCHOOLS at ECU. Those who have contributed to campus life, especially through the Tokyo City University  (TCU)  Buddy Program are particularly encouraged to apply. In week one, students will be immersed in Japanese culture, language and history. Week two is focused on a transition into the global workplace, including a three day internship .

Destination: Japan
Duration: 14 days
Dates: 1-14 November 2024
Applications closing: 05 Aug 2024

Funding available: NCP

Application process

Further information

2024 SBL Business Study Tour to Malayasia

In partnership with Sunway University (SU),  the  School of Business and Law will  deliver a sustainable tourism study tour.  The project context of sustainable urban tourism would work best for students to develop and promote global citizenship because tourism functions as a platform of multicltural and multisectoral business.  Sunway City offers a unique urban tourism model with tourism and hospitality facilities that a university operates.

Destination: Malaysia
Duration: 8 days
Dates: 25th November to 3rd December 2024
Applications closing: 08 Aug 2024

Funding available: School of  Business  and  Law  Bursary  Grant

Application process

Further information

Sustainability and Social Action, Indonesia

This 14 day study tour enables pre-service teachers to undertake educational experiences and social action for a shanty dwelling, underclass, community who lack access to education, employment, medicare facilities, or welfare. This study tour will provide participants with diverse educational experiences.

Destination: Indonesia
Duration: 14 days
Dates: 23 November - 7 December*
Applications closing: 26 Jul 2024

Funding available: This project is supported by the Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program (DACKEP) with six $4,000 grants available for eligible students.Students may also be eligible to apply for an OS Help loan.

Application process

Further information

Early Childhood Teaching and Cultural Experience in Thailand

Selected students in the School of Education (Early Childhood Studies) have the opportunity to travel to Thailand for a 14 day teaching and cultural experience. They will work alongside educators in early childhood classrooms at the Maryvit Education Centre in Pattaya. They will also participate in daily sessions of Thai culture and language.

Destination: Thailand
Duration: 14 days
Dates: 24 November - 7 December 2024
Applications closing: 31 Jul 2024

Funding available: NCP

Application process

Further information

NCP Engineering Study Tour to Japan

This program is for undergraduate Engineering/Technology students. Participants will visit cultural, industrial and educational sites. They will undertake project work in Engineering Labs at Tokyo City University, in collaboration with Japanese academics and students.

Destination: Japan
Duration: 15 days
Dates: 16 November - 1 December 2024
Applications closing: 12 Aug 2024

Funding available: NCP

Application process

Further information

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Sustainability Study Tour to Bhutan

This program is open to ALL ECU students. Students will undertake collaborative group project work at Royal Thimpu College in Bhutan, relevant to their course of study. They will gain first-hand experience of environmental, cultural, social, political and economic factors influencing the way sustainability and environmental issues are managed in Bhutan. Students may gain credit towards the unit International Science Project ISS3101 or another approved unit.

Destination: Bhutan
Duration: 14
Dates: 17 - 30 November 2024
Applications closing: 12 Aug 2024

Funding available: N/A

Application process

Further information

2024 SBL Business Study Tour to Malayasia

In partnership with Sunway University (SU),  the  School of Business and Law will  deliver a sustainable tourism study tour.  The project context of sustainable urban tourism would work best for students to develop and promote global citizenship because tourism functions as a platform of multicltural and multisectoral business.  Sunway City offers a unique urban tourism model with tourism and hospitality facilities that a university operates.

Destination: Malaysia
Duration: 8 days
Dates: 25th November to 3rd December 2024
Applications closing: 08 Aug 2024

Funding available: School of  Business  and  Law  Bursary  Grant

Application process

Further information

Australian Consortium for In-Country Indonesian Studies (ACICIS)

The Australian Consortium for 'In-Country' Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) is a non-profit consortium of universities that develops and coordinates high quality, in-country study options in Indonesia. ACICIS programs enhance the student’s educational experience, and produce graduates with the ability to understand the world from a global perspective. ECU students can apply for a learning abroad experience in Indonesia. Some programs have government grants attached reducing the cost of your activity.

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Destination: Indonesia
Duration: N/A
Dates: N/A
Applications closing: 24 Aug 2024

Funding available: N/A

Further information

See what other students say about their study tour experience:


Helen Claxton, MEXT Study Tour - Japan (December 2023)

"The tour offered invaluable insights into Japanese culture, fostering cross-cultural understanding. Networking opportunities were abundant, creating professional connections and knowledge exchange. The meticulous planning and seamless coordination significantly contributed to a smooth and enriching experience. The diverse range of activities catered to various interests, ensuring a well-rounded exposure."


Mia Freeman – Global Futures Virtual Program (December 2023)

“I decided to take the Global Futures unit to widen my understanding and knowledge base of diverse global cultures and issues. The program allowed me to explore topics that deeply interest me but I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to research during my degree. My favourite part of the program was the collaborative project where my group discussed how men and women’s lives differ in our countries. This opportunity to collaborate and connect with international students was extremely valuable and allowed me to gain an insight into how gender issues impact fellow students individually and collectively within their communities. The program certainly broadened my professional and personal perspectives and led to many new friendships. I would absolutely recommend Global Futures to every student; there are so many different opportunities to grow in just two weeks!”


Jonathon Pitcher - MEXT Study Tour - Japan (December 2023)

“I am incredibly grateful to ECU and TCU for this opportunity as it was amazing and if anything like this came up again, I would absolutely love to have the chance to be selected again.

This study tour to Japan was special for me as I had never traveled internationally before, though I am not unexperienced with solo travel around Australia this was something entirely different. Getting to experience a new culture and country was amazing and really broadened my perspective when it comes to not just my studies by my life overall. Starting in 2024 I am transitioning into environmental engineering from a general technology (engineering) degree so this study tour being focused on environmental sciences was great at giving me more foundational knowledge on the topics and showing me how the other adjacent environmental fields work and view the world. Getting the chance to learn a new language as well although briefly but I hope to continue study going forward was great and a new and exciting challenge, I now have a network of TCU peers that I can talk to and practice speaking Japanese with along with in turn helping them with speaking English. 

Tokyo is an amazing and very welcoming city, that was a perfect location for basing this study tour as having no Japanese language skills was only a minor problem that could be resolved with the use of smart phone translators and the basics of Japanese."

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