Global
Mobility
griffith.edu.au/international/global-mobility
from
1
Week
to
1
Year
there’s a program just right for you
From a
personal
perspective
• Increase your self confidence and
independence
• Improve your decision making and problem
solving skills
• Foster your cross-cultural communication skills
• Make new international friends
• Learn a second language
• Explore a different country and have an
amazing adventure
Why
Go?
From a
professional
perspective
• Ignite an interest in a career direction
• Create an international network of friends
and colleagues
• Enhance your employability
• Stand out from the crowd
From an
academic
perspective
• Get an international perspective in your field
• Complement your degree with electives not
offered by Griffith but relating to your field
• Gain a different educational experience
• Enhance your interest in academic study
• Internationalise your degree
1 | Participate in an exciting, life changing experience by
immersing yourself in a new culture and community
2 | Make lasting personal and professional connections
3 | Gain a competitive edge for your career
4 | Learn a new language
5 | Expand your cultural horizons
There are many ways to study abroad and
gain credit for your degree.
Just do it.... because you will not
regret the experience.
Top
5
reasons
to go
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as a Griffith student
you have a unique opportunity to enhance
your degree through a global learning experience that is fully
structured and supported by a dedicated Global Mobility Team.
You can spend as little as one week or as long as one year
overseas in one or more of 48 countries on offer. Your experience
abroad will both enrich and diversify your degree and provide you
with a great opportunity to absorb and experience a different life
and culture in a new learning environment.
Many of our programs come with scholarships or partial funding and can be as short
as 1 week and up to 1 year long.
Welcome to
Griffith Global Mobility
Student Exchange
Trade places with a student from one of the 230+ Griffith
exchange partners across the world for one or two
semesters or for a short term exchange during the semester
break and get credit toward your Griffith degree. Higher
degree research exchange places are also available.
Short Term Global Experiences
These can be one week to a few months in duration and
cover a wide variety of disciplines and global locations.
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Faculty-led study tours
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overseas Industrial experiences/Internships
ushort term exchange
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Volunteering
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Clinical Placements/overseas Practicums
uConferences/Workshops
Laura Drummond
Kos International Health Film Festival
Greek Island of Kos
Griffith Global Mobility
has something for everyone
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UsefUl Tip
Plan early!
save your electives for
global mobility as this gives you more
options and flexibility.
Semester
Exchange
Swap places with a student from a partner university overseas for
one or two semesters, or during the semester break, and gain credit
for your international study toward your Griffith degree.
Study
Abroad
Study at a university of your choice if you can’t find an exchange
partner that suits your degree. Study Abroad can be short term or
semester long programs.
*Subject to international student visa regulations and credit approval.
Fees apply..
Industry
Affiliates
Program
(IAP)
Final year Science, Environment, Engineering and Technology
students can develop work-ready skills with the aim of undertaking
an industry based project in conjunction with an international
organisation or with one of the Griffith exchange partner
universities overseas.
Research
Exchange
Trade places with a fellow researcher in another country to advance
your research knowledge and experience and develop a global
network in your discipline.
Faculty Led
Short Term
Selected Griffith courses include an embedded international
study tour to diverse locations, including but not limited to:
Laos, Indonesia, India, Japan, China, Nepal and Egypt.
Internships/
WIL
Undertake work experience with an international host company
for a few weeks or months.
Summer/
Winter
Exchange
Progress your studies in semester breaks with an international
summer or winter exchange at one of our many partner
institutions across the world.
Volunteering
Help others and gain valuable experience volunteering in
countries and projects across the world. Coordinated programs
running over a few weeks to months are available. You may even
enrol in Griffith’s 10 CP Community Internship Program to gain
credit for your volunteering experience.
Clinical
Placements
Options to undertake your clinical placements with partners
around the globe. Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine and Dentistry all
offer the opportunity for a period of overseas clinical placement.
Conferences
and
Leadership
Programs
There are endless options to participate in industry and discipline
specific conference and leadership programs across the world.
Griffith Global Mobility offers you a wide range of programs and options to fit your
specific situation. With programs ranging from one week to one year you are sure to find
a mobility program that will enhance your studies, internationalise your degree and give
you a fabulous life changing experience.
Griffith Global Mobility
study options
Short Term
Global experience
Student Exchange
+ study abroad
I always knew that this exchange program would be eye opening, fun and
refreshing. This experience has opened my eyes to new cultures and provided
the opportunity to form invaluable relationships with the people I met.
Kimberley Wight
Teacher Education and Practice Program,
University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNCC), USA
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Going to India has definitely changed my life forever. I see the world in a
different way. I found the Indian culture to be very nurturing and complementing
to both the body and soul. You find inner peace amongst the chaos of India.
Anisa Poonja
India Gateway Program/Clinical Placement, India
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Peyto Lake, Banff National Park Alberta, Canada
Where
can I go?
If we do nothing else in this university, we will cultivate good
relations between Asia and its neighbours around the Pacific Rim.
Sir Theodore Bray
Chancellor, Griffith University Foundation
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Cambodia China India Indonesia Japan Korea South Africa Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland Griffith University Latvia Lithuania Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom France Germany greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy..it’s challenging, exciting, eye-opening yet easy!
The hardest thing is deciding to do it!
William Usher
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
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Laos Malaysia Nepal Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Argentina Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Peru Canada Mexico United StatesI have come back a smarter, wiser and more patient person. As they
say the journey is long but in the end it’s only with yourself, the only
person I am trying to be better than is the person I was yesterday.
Lauren King
Hawaii Pacific University
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With over 50 exchange partners in the region students can complete an
exchange semester in some of Asia’s leading cities, such as Tokyo, Shanghai,
Beijing, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Griffith’s short
term programs in Asia, including field visits, internships and volunteering
placements are a unique way to engage with Asia from 1 week to 10
weeks. Short term places are available in Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Japan,
Nepal and Indonesia.
The Australian Government’s commitment to Australia in the Asian Century
means that employers are increasingly looking for graduates who are
Asia-literate. Griffith is a recipient of funds through the Australian Government
grants program that support students in conducting short term placements
in Asia. There has never been a better time to consider Asia as part of your
global mobility experience.
Go
asia!
I participated in the Griffith Exchange Program for my second time, travelling to
Hong Kong to study at the University of Hong Kong. Being able to study and live abroad
has been a fantastic experience and it has certainly been the highlight of my degree
Ethan Bowering
University of Hong Kong
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Interacting with the local people was the best part of the
whole experience as it is really something unique.
Debbie Lee Mu Lee
Komazawa University, Japan
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Griffith Global Mobility works in partnership with the Griffith Institute of Higher Education in the facilitation of the Community Internship program which can be used as a 10CP free-choice elective. This program is composed of two parts:
VOLUNTEERING- a key component is a minimum 50 hour volunteering activity for community benefit. Students make a selection from a range of projects available through the University, or bring their own volunteering activity.
ACADEMIC LEARNING- a suite of learning experiences - lectures, self-paced modules, and tutorials - to help students explore a range of issues that impact on the way they interact with their communities as graduates and citizens.
Why not use this program to volunteer internationally? To be eligible for the Community Internship students must be enrolled in a Griffith University degree program and have completed the equivalent of the first year of full-time studies at the time of application. For more information students are encouraged to contact the course convenor for an appointment to discuss their options.
OS Help funding and travel grants and scholarships may be available for students enrolled in this unique program.
For more information about Global Internships go to
griffith.edu.au/learning-teaching/teaching-and-learning/service-learning
Global
Community
Internships
My Community Internship was THE best thing I’ve done in my life! It
broadened my social conscience, I saw how my actions make a real impact on a
child’s life, and it influenced my career. It opened my eyes to inclusive practice
which is now a life-long commitment for my personal and professional life.
Phillip Poulton
Bachelor of Music (Southbank)
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UsefUl Tip
The amount of money you
need will depend on:
where you go
your spending habits
the current value of the
Australian dollar
Your budget should include:
Airfares
Accommodation
food and entertainment
Text books and resources
Travel
Additional fees and
changes i.e. Computer fees,
accommodation bond, etc.
Jesse Allen
Study Abroad - The University of Ghana
Eligibility
To be eligible to participate you need to meet the
following requirements:
1. Be enrolled in a degree program at Griffith in the semester of application.
2. Have successfully completed at least 10 credit points for a short term program; 60 credit points for a semester/year exchange; or 40 credit points for postgraduate exchange, in your current degree.
3. Have a cumulative GPA of 4.5 in your current program at the time of application.
4. Meet specific program requirements set by Griffith Global Mobility and/or your host school.
5. Have approval to participate in the program from your host school at Griffith.
International students: Visa restrictions may apply in some host countries. International students must also comply with the conditions relating to their studies at Griffith University. Those who intend to apply for post study work rights visa after their period of study, should check if the period of time overseas on their program will impact their eligibility to apply. Sponsored students should consult with the Sponsorship office before applying to confirm eligibility.
Who can go?
Follow these
steps
:
Check eligibility and apply for your OS-HElP loan by the deadline:
1 May and 30 June: For a six month study period that commences between 1 July and 31 December in that
year; or
1 October and 30 November: For a six month study period that commences between 1
January and 30 June the following year. * Australian citizens only
Once accepted by Griffith Global Mobility you will receive instructions on how to register with the host institution overseas (if applicable) as well as information regarding insurance, travel grants and pre-departure.
Complete the application procedure for semester exchange or the registration process for all other programs, in addition to any credit applications/study plans by the deadline.
Semester exchange deadlines:
1. Exchange in Semester 1: First week in July
2. Exchange in Semester 2: last week in January
Short term program deadlines:
Dates vary. Check program specific details. Start planning at least 9-12 months in advance. Attend a Griffith Global Mobility information session and browse program options online:
griffith.edu.au/international/global-mobility
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Upon your return…
Complete the Griffith Global Mobility evaluation for your chance to win!
Attend a Returned Student leadership Conference to network, plan your next adventure and learn how to maximise your global experience for your future study and/or career.
Attend the annual Griffith Global Experiences Expo and/ or information sessions on your campus to inspire other Griffith students to Go Global!
DEPART… To enjoy the experience that will change your life!
Keep in touch with the Griffith Global Mobility team via Facebook, blogs, and photo/video competitions. Update your overseas address on the Griffith Portal Apply for student/travel visa
Confirm flights and accommodation Register your travel with Smart Traveller:
smartraveller.gov.au
Need more iNformATioN?
find all of the details on the eligibility and
the application process on our website:
griffith.edu.au/international/global-mobility
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When deciding on your global experience
destination, consider the following:
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Which programs are available in your
preferred country?
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does the program complement your discipline
and future career goals?
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Are the programs offered in an english
speaking environment or in the local language?
Jayde Geurts
Arnhem Business School Summer School
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Global
Mobility
astudent’s guideLiving Costs
The total cost of your overseas experience will depend on where you go, for how long and your travel plans. In most cases you will need to pay for flights, accommodation, living expenses, visas and study costs.
Tuition Fees
If doing an exchange, you pay tuition fees to Griffith, however, many of our partners will require you to pay a student union/ activity fee. All other programs will require fees to be paid directly to the host institution or coordinating organisation. If the program is credited by Griffith or is a Griffith faculty-led/study tour the program convenor will advise of payment obligations.
Centrelink Payments
Full time students may continue to receive Centrelink benefits whilst participating in mobility programs. Speak with Centrelink for more information.
OS-HELP Loans *Australian citizens only
The Commonwealth Government gives a number of OS-HElP loans to the University annually to help eligible students undertake part of their study overseas. The amount that a student can request for a six-month overseas study period can be up to AU$8,500, depending on the program and destination. Eligibility criteria apply.
Australian Government Grants
Griffith Global Mobility is awarded funding from the Australian Government each year. These grants are paid to individual students going on a semester/year abroad exchange only and are assessed based on destination choice and often academic merit. There are no separate applications as students are automatically considered as a part of the application process. These grants are only available to Australian citizens.
International Experience Incentive
Scheme (IEIS):
Funded by the Griffith Vice Chancellor, the IEIS travel grants are to assist with some of the costs of studying abroad. The grants can be up to $800 for a short term experience, and up to $5000 for a semester/year exchange. The scholarships are allocated depending on the program, the credit points awarded, or on academic merit.
Partner University Scholarships:
Many of the exchange partner universities provide scholarships for students coming to their institutions.
School Specific Scholarships:
Some Griffith Schools and academic elements will offer top up scholarships or other funding to support mobility participation. Details are often included on the Griffith Global Mobility website or students can also inquire with the school for specific opportunities. For the full details on all funding schemes, visit the Griffith Global Mobility funding and scholarship website:
griffith.edu.au/international/global-mobility/ financial-information
Funding your
Global Mobility
UsefUl Tip
If you’re concerned about
the cost of study overseas,
check the Griffith website
for funding and scholarship
options or speak with one of
the Griffith Mobility team
for advice. With proper
planning, lack of finances
should not stop you going!
Get
Prepared
Health and Safety
Insurance - All Griffith students undertaking approved mobility programs are covered under the Griffith Corporate Travel policy. This cover will need to be considered for each individual program and country to ensure it meets local needs.
Travel Warnings- The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website provides a useful summary of the safety situation and travel advice for all countries. Check this site to ensure it is safe to travel to your chosen destination. More information can be found at:smartraveller.gov.au
International SOS Registration - Griffith uses the services of International SOS for all mobility students. As an International SOS member you receive extended medical and safety assistance 24/7 no matter where you live or travel internationally.
Vaccinations- Check with your GP if you need specific vaccinations and ensure you leave sufficient time for these to take effect.
Your Visa
Most countries require a student visa that needs to be arranged in advanced. You can apply for a visa once you have been accepted by your host institution.
Accommodation
Many partners will arrange on-campus accommodation for you, if it is available, and assist you to find off campus housing if that is your preference. Depending on the host country and city there are a range of accommodation options available at varying prices.
When you’re back…
Make the most out of your experience. Read the Griffith Global Mobility Returning Home Guide for advice on returning to Australia and how to translate your experience into your future career.
Join the Griffith Mates Program. Extend your internationalisation and apply to be a buddy to one of our many incoming international students to assist them to adjust to life at Griffith.
Keep connected. Share your story and experience with others on social media to help them get involved and get the most out of an overseas experience.
facebook.com/OutboundGriffithGlobalMobility twitter.com/Griffith_Intl
go
GLobaL
!
Global Mobility Offices
Nathan campus
Phone: +61 (0)7 3735 6518
Gold Coast campus
Phone: +61 (0)7 5552 8116
Email: [email protected]
Consult with our specialist team on how you can experience study overseas
For full details, eligibility and requirements for specific programs see the Griffith Global Mobility website