Key information
Destination: Vietnam- Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City
Dates: 22 November - 22 December, 2026 | 4 week program
Program cost: A$5,200 approx. + airfares
Funding:
- A$4,500 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants available for eligible students
- $5,065 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students
- $10,130 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students
Program eligibility: Undergraduate Science, Computing and Emerging Technology students
Application deadline: 15 August 2026
Overview
This four-week mobility program will immerse you in Vietnam’s technology and innovation ecosystem through academic, cultural, and industry engagement. You will participate in immersive language training, collaborative projects, and industry visits focused on sustainable technologies across four major cities.
This program will allow you to build skills in cross-cultural communication, sustainable innovation, and global technology practices. The program builds professional networks, enhances employability, and develops language proficiency in a rapidly growing Indo-Pacific market.
By participating in this program you will develop the capacity to work in the Asia region through an understanding of culture and business practices in Vietnam, including language lessons in a well-balanced program of study and cultural activities.
Highlights / tentative itinerary
- Hanoi: Language classes, cultural orientation, technology visits
- Da Nang: Language training, craft workshops, startup visits
- Ho Chi Minh City: Advanced language, company visits, mentorship
Academic information
Which unit/s can this program be taken for as credit?
MFP20001 Sustainability Project
Can this unit be taken as an elective by students in any Swinburne degree?
Yes
Eligibility
To qualify for this program, you must:
- be enrolled in an Undergraduate Bachelor degree in Science, Computing or Emerging Technologies
- Be in your second year of study onwards
- An interest in technology, sustainability and international engagement is required
Dragon Bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Program cost
A$5,200 approx. + airfares
See below for the list of inclusions and exclusions of the program fee.
Inclusions
- Accommodation (twin-share)
- Ground transport as per itinerary
- Welcome and Farewell dinners and some lunches
- Cultural activities and language classes
- Materials
- Travel and medical insurance
Exclusions
- International airfares
- Academic tuition fees
- Most meals
- Visa
- Personal expenses
Funding
Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think
New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant
This program has a number of A$4,500 New Colombo Plan Mobility Grants available for eligible Australian citizen students.
These grants provide financial support to help alleviate the expenses associated with your overseas program. Australian undergraduate students that meet all eligiblity criteria may apply. Students will be assessed for eligibility for a grant as part of the application process.
OS-HELP Loan
Eligible Australian students can also apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of A$5,065 or A$10,130 to help cover costs associated with your overseas program.
For more information on funding and eligibility, see Fee Help and Scholarships.
Information sessions
Want to learn more? Register your interest and we will let you know once information sessions are scheduled.
Still not sure?
For further details on this program please contact:
Dr Siva Chandrasekaran
Associate Dean, Growth and Program Innovation
+61 3 9214 5346
schandrasekaran@swin.edu.au