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Other Short Term Programs


European Union Study Tour

Faculty of Business and Enterprise

This annual study tour travels across eight cities in six key member countries of the European Union. You will visit Australian Embassies and Consulates, Austrade, European Union institutions and other important international bodies.

You will be able to listen to and engage with spokespeople explaining their role and their relationship with Australia. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for both undergraduate and postgraduate degree students to participate in high-level meetings and encounters in the European world of business and politics.


Design and Film and Television Study Tours

Faculty of Design

Study Tours organised by the Faculty of Design provide students with the opportunity to experience another culture, a different type of design education and the chance to expand their international networks.

Typical Study Tours last between 3 and 5 weeks, consist of 10 to 15 students and are conducted during the Summer and Winter breaks.

Previous Study Tour destinations include: Berlin, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, France and the United States (San Francisco and New York).


Treviso Study Program

Faculty of Business and Enterprise

This four-week study program allows you to experience Italy's history and culture while learning about modern Italian society and business practices.

Treviso, a delightful little city in the Veneto region (in Italy's north east), can certainly be considered a cradle of traditional yet modern Italian culture.

Studying in Treviso offers you the opportunity to experience Italian culture and society first-hand, improve your Italian language skills, gain a competitive advantage in your future career, develop an international vision and much more.


Aviaton Study Tour

Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences

See how aviation theory is applied in practice while gaining an international experience.

The Aviation Study Tour takes you to some of the world's busiest airports and major organisations in key areas of the aviation industry. Previous tours have taken students around the world in a few weeks and provided them with insight into design and operational challenges in the industry.

Through amazing tours of major aircraft and engine manufacturing organisations, you will develop an appreciation of the highly significant roles played by major players in the industry.

The tour takes place every second year and destinations and departure dates may vary.


Circus Arts Study Tour

National Institute of Circus Arts

Extend yourself on the Circus Arts Study Tour.

The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) study tour will introduce you to the international circus arts community. You will be able to discover the cultural and contemporary context of individual circus acts and engage with international performers, leaders, teachers and students.

The tour will include attendance at the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain in Paris (the Olympic Games of circus), training at an elite European circus arts school and participation in cultural tours.

Want to know more about the Circus Arts Study tour?


Child and Family Studies China Preferential Placement

TAFE School of Social Sciences

Add an international experience to your Diploma of Children's Services with a two-week placement in a Chinese kindergarten.

This is a unique chance to experience another culture and gain new skills interacting with children and teachers in a Chinese kindergarten in the Dong Guan area.

You will have the chance to work in a new and exciting environment with up to 500 children, participate in excursions and experience Chinese culture and life.

The program takes place in June each year.

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Asia-Pacific Rim Business Study Tour

Faculty of Business and Enterprise

Experience different Asian business cultures and learn how they deal with rapid international business development.

The Asia-Pacific Rim Business Study Tour will take you to China, Hong Kong and Japan and gives you an exciting insight into business life in other cultures.

On the tour, you will visit several institutions, such as export and trade organisations, investment banks and business enterprises.

The tour takes place in June-July every year.


Fire Study Tour

TAFE School of Arts, Hospitality and Sciences

This study tour will give you the opportunity to travel to the USA and experience the latest American firefighting techniques.

A two-day fire school at Kirkwood College in Iowa will be central to this tour, while visits to fire depots in Chicago, Los Angeles and Kirkwood will allow you to interact with firefighters.

There will also be a site visit and a tour of wildland fire areas to gain some understanding of the use of fire in prescribed burning. It is anticipated that the tour may be open to active firefighters from the industry in Victoria, which will allow you to form strong networks both globally and locally.

The tour is expected to run in September.

Want to learn more about the Fire Study Tour?


TAFE Experience India Study tour

TAFE School of Business

Take a journey through India, one of the fastest growing economies in the world. The Experience India Study Tour is a partnership program between the TAFE School of Business and two Indian companies, Imagine India and Quest Global. This study tour includes placement and participation in one or more Indian businesses and travel within India. There may also be an opportunity to participate in a pre-departure fundraising activity to support not-for-profit activities in India.

Students from the following programs may join the |Experience India Study Tour:

  • Advanced Diploma of Marketing
  • Advanced Diploma of International Business
  • Advanced Diploma of Accounting
  • Diploma of Management
  • Diploma of Human Resource Management
  • Diploma of Business
  • Diploma of Business Administration.

The tour is expected to run in February.

Want to learn more about the Experience India Study Tour?