Short Term Student Mobility Opportunities
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This page lists short international study, work volunteering or research project experiences which can work around your degree, either taking place during vacations or during term time without extending your course length. The links provided have been brought to our attention through partner universities or by other means. We accept no responsibility for the authenticity of opportunities listed on external websites. If you are unsure of any offer advertised, please seek further information before applying.
How to find your short term international experience:
1. Select the relevant tags on the right hand side to select continents and/or type of experience you're looking for. Click 'show selected' to view the opportunities matching your filter.
2. Click on the title of the experience to find out more and view the providers webpage
3. Once you've decided which opportunity you're interested in, check to see if they have any information sessions/webinars or application deadlines.
4. Funding for short term opportunities for Summer 2025 will open in Spring 2025. Please view our funding page hereLink opens in a new window to find out what funding support may be available to you.
5. Apply for the opportunity and any relevant funding support by the deadline.
See what short international experiences students have done before here
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AIESEC is a youth led global organisation that aims to foster leadership development in young people through sending them abroad on global exchange programmes. We offer a variety of opportunities including volunteering, professional teaching and internships.
Link: https://aiesec.org
Think Pacific Award-Winning Volunteer Projects, Internships & Placements
Deeply rooted in Fiji and Bali.
What makes Think Pacific truly unique is its depth of knowledge, local expertise, partnerships and long-term approach to creating projects that are mutually beneficial for students and communities. They strive to respect local cultures, honour traditions, and learn with humility and curiosity without imposing our views.
After 15 years of working solely in the Fiji Islands, we recently expanded our reach to Bali. We aim to continue to be a small and personable organisation that works in direct partnership with government ministries, industry leaders and NGOs across the Asia-Pacific region.
Dedicated to facilitating projects that give students the incredible opportunity to enhance their employability and global perspectives, whilst being immersed in cultures as warm and exciting as the countries themselves.
Where can you go:
- Fiji
- Bali
- Remote internships available too
- Award-winning volunteering and internships, since 2009.
- 1-Month or 16-Day Projects in Fiji & Bali
- Support the achievement of the UN SDGs
- Work on behalf of exclusive partners, such as the Fijian Government
- Complete cultural immersion in a traditional village.
- Work on Business, Youth, Build, Mental Health or Sport initiatives.
- Develop employability skills, meet like-minded people and contribution to sustainable development.
- Project includes; food, accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, weekend adventures, domestic travel, and charity donation. (Flights not included).
- Project costs from £1,895 + flights.
More information
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International Volunteer HQ
Various international volunteering opportunities across the globe.
• The World's Most Affordable and Flexible Volunteer Programs Abroad!
• Trusted by 140,000+ volunteers since 2007.
• Culturally immersive volunteering across 40+ countries worldwide!
• 300+ volunteer projects in 50+ destinations!
More information here: International Volunteer HQ | IVHQ UK | Official Website
Operation Wallacea - Conservation and Field
Operation Wallacea is a network of academics from European and North American universities, who design and implement biodiversity and conservation management research expeditions.
Research is supported by participants who join the programme, to strengthen their CV/Resume, gain skills they wish to gain or expand upon. They could also join to collect data for a dissertation or thesis (also known as an Independent Research Project (IRP). Academics benefit from funding for high quality fieldwork enabling them to publish papers in peer reviewed journals. This model enables the collection of large temporal and spatial datasets used for assessing the effectiveness of conservation management interventions.
Learn how biological data collected by volunteers is being used to help with wildlife conservation all over the world, and how you could get involved.
- Contribute to cutting edge research
- Work alongside and learn from conservationists in the field
- Professional fundraising support available
Locations:
- Mexico
- Honduras
- Croatia
- UK
- Madagascar
- South Africa
- Indonesia
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Upcoming Talks
This autumn, our fantastic team of academics and project managers are holding virtual seminars, where you can learn about how to join one of these expeditions and how the data collected are being used to help with wildlife conservation measures.
International Expeditions 2025
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- Tuesday 15th October at 6pm: Register here!Link opens in a new window
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🐢 Wildlife Conversation
📗 English Teaching
🏏 Sports Coaching
🧠 Mental Health
🌏 Community Development
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Gotoco - The go-to for funded global TEFL adventures - Teaching and Summer Camps
Looking for an exciting way to travel, gain work experience and obtain a valuable teaching qualification?
Join Gotoco's global TEFL placements!
We run 4-12 week programmes in summer with classroom-based placements in Southeast Asia (Thailand and Vietnam) and summer camp programmes in Europe (Romania, Poland, Italy, Germany).
On our TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) programmes, you will:
- Complete a TEFL qualification (up to Level 5) that can be used for jobs around the world
- Teach English to children and adult learners around the world in schools or summer camps as part of your training
- Gain invaluable work experience and references, and complete a professional development course
- Immerse yourself in a new culture and country, living in a local community
- Start a backpacking adventure and learn about living and working abroad
- Meet like-minded and diverse people and build global connections
- Receive support from our team throughout: pre-departure, in-country, and post-programme
On our placements, you will gain invaluable teaching practice - teaching local students English and leading activities on summer camps. This will offer an excellent opportunity to not only get work experience overseas, but to connect, engage and understand local life on a much deeper level. An experience you simply can’t get from travelling the globe as a tourist or doing work experience in the UK.
How does it work?
For programmes in Southeast Asia and Europe, you pay a discounted fee of £1,400 to access our TEFL course (up to Level 5) with a guaranteed placement of any duration. You can also apply for funding from the university to support your programme costs.
On the programme, you will receive:
- TESOL/TEFL training and certification (up to Level 5)
- Guaranteed placement in a supportive school or summer camp, with meals, accommodation, cultural activities and essential in-country travel included. The placements last from 4-12 weeks
- Professional development mentoring and training throughout your time on the programme
- Pre-departure, in-country and post-programme support every step of the way!