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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.

Work Placements in Romania

ECU students from the School of Science interested in a WIL placement in 2025, are invited to apply for this opportunity through an ECU partner in Romania, ‘1 Decembrie 1918’ University of Alba Iulia. This opportunity offers a placements with industries such as Mercedes, Bosch, Continental, etc , depending on availability, in Romania.

Contact: Students are encouraged to consult with the Science Work Integrated Learning coordinator (Mary Hanson; m.hanson@ecu.edu.au) and ensure they meet their school's eligibility for work integrated learning participation and the requirement of minimum hours for this placement.

Destination: Romania
Duration: 2 months
Dates: June - July 2025
Applications closing: 10 Mar 2025

Funding available: Erasmus+ (European Commission funding)

Kyungpook National University Summer School

The 2025 KNU Summer School is designed to provide Korean language classes and unique cultural experiences. Students will have the opportunity to interact with participants from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Interested students should contact international.office@ecu.edu.au to submit their expression of interest.

Destination: South Korea
Duration: 14 days
Dates: 1 - 14 August 2025
Applications closing: 01 Apr 2025

Funding available:

Further information

AOFUA Camp Down Under 2025

Join students across the Aisa Oceania Five Universities Alliance (AOFUA) for a week of expert lectures, off campus activities, brainstorming, networking and some serious fun!

Unlock your leadership and teamwork skills by participating in thought-provoking, problem-solving activities that address some of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

This program is offered to ECU students at no cost and includes:

  • 1-week on campus shared accommodation
  • Off campus excursions
  • Some lunch and dinners
  • Participation certificate
  • New friendships
  • and much more!

Contact international.office@ecu.edu.au to express your interest today! Hurry spaces are limited!

Destination: ECU Mount Lawley and Joondalup Campus
Duration: 6 days
Dates: 6 - 12 July 2025
Applications closing: 01 Apr 2025

Funding available:

Further information

ESIC University, Spain - Summer programs!

Level up your summer! Study, earn credits, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable global experience.

As a valued partner of ECU, ESIC University in Spain are offering ECU Students a 10% discount on their summer programs for 2025! Current programs available are;

  • H2 marketing: in the age of AI
  • Growth Hacking
  • Culture and Business in Spain
  • Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Students interested in applying should contact international.office@ecu.edu.au or view the further information tab to learn more.

Destination: Madrid, Spain
Duration: 1-2 weeks
Dates: June - July 2025
Applications closing: 01 May 2025

Funding available:

Further information

Student Exchange Opportunities - The University of Turin, Italy

The University of Turin (UniTo) in Italy has 2 mobility opportunities available, supported by Erasmus+ funding, for students studying in the School of Business and Law.

For study in 2025 or 2026 there is available:

2 x Semester length student exchange places ($1,500/month & $2,500 travel per person)

Students interested in the semester exchange opportunities should apply for semester exchange as soon as possible or contact the Study Overseas team - studyoverseas@ecu.edu.au.

Destination: Turin, Italy
Duration: Up to one semester
Dates: Various
Applications closing: 01 Feb 2026

Funding available: Erasmus+ funding

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Student Exchange Opportunities - The University of Turin, Italy

The University of Turin (UniTo) in Italy has 2 mobility opportunities available, supported by Erasmus+ funding, for students studying in the School of Business and Law.

For study in 2025 or 2026 there is available:

2 x Semester length student exchange places ($1,500/month & $2,500 travel per person)

Students interested in the semester exchange opportunities should apply for semester exchange as soon as possible or contact the Study Overseas team - studyoverseas@ecu.edu.au.

Destination: Turin, Italy
Duration: Up to one semester
Dates: Various
Applications closing: 01 Feb 2026

Funding available: Erasmus+ funding

No results were found

No results were found

No results were found

Work Placements in Romania

ECU students from the School of Science interested in a WIL placement in 2025, are invited to apply for this opportunity through an ECU partner in Romania, ‘1 Decembrie 1918’ University of Alba Iulia. This opportunity offers a placements with industries such as Mercedes, Bosch, Continental, etc , depending on availability, in Romania.

Contact: Students are encouraged to consult with the Science Work Integrated Learning coordinator (Mary Hanson; m.hanson@ecu.edu.au) and ensure they meet their school's eligibility for work integrated learning participation and the requirement of minimum hours for this placement.

Destination: Romania
Duration: 2 months
Dates: June - July 2025
Applications closing: 10 Mar 2025

Funding available: Erasmus+ (European Commission funding)

Kyungpook National University Summer School

The 2025 KNU Summer School is designed to provide Korean language classes and unique cultural experiences. Students will have the opportunity to interact with participants from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Interested students should contact international.office@ecu.edu.au to submit their expression of interest.

Destination: South Korea
Duration: 14 days
Dates: 1 - 14 August 2025
Applications closing: 01 Apr 2025

Funding available:

Further information

AOFUA Camp Down Under 2025

Join students across the Aisa Oceania Five Universities Alliance (AOFUA) for a week of expert lectures, off campus activities, brainstorming, networking and some serious fun!

Unlock your leadership and teamwork skills by participating in thought-provoking, problem-solving activities that address some of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

This program is offered to ECU students at no cost and includes:

  • 1-week on campus shared accommodation
  • Off campus excursions
  • Some lunch and dinners
  • Participation certificate
  • New friendships
  • and much more!

Contact international.office@ecu.edu.au to express your interest today! Hurry spaces are limited!

Destination: ECU Mount Lawley and Joondalup Campus
Duration: 6 days
Dates: 6 - 12 July 2025
Applications closing: 01 Apr 2025

Funding available:

Further information

ESIC University, Spain - Summer programs!

Level up your summer! Study, earn credits, and immerse yourself in an unforgettable global experience.

As a valued partner of ECU, ESIC University in Spain are offering ECU Students a 10% discount on their summer programs for 2025! Current programs available are;

  • H2 marketing: in the age of AI
  • Growth Hacking
  • Culture and Business in Spain
  • Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Students interested in applying should contact international.office@ecu.edu.au or view the further information tab to learn more.

Destination: Madrid, Spain
Duration: 1-2 weeks
Dates: June - July 2025
Applications closing: 01 May 2025

Funding available:

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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