The in Austria is designed for highly motivated students from all disciplines听who wish to deepen their understanding of current European and international affairs.
You will study and discuss global developments and challenges within the context of transformation processes and demographic changes that affect aspects of individual, social, political, religious, cultural, literary, regional, economic, collective, and national identities.
Fields of study
- Data Science
- Economics
- History
- Literature
- Media
- Political Science
- Sociology
More information regarding the program and specific seminars can be found听on the .
Applicants are advised to submit听2-3 courses on their application for credit form听for faculty assessment听credit in case of course cancellation or changes.
Credit Equivalent
6 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. Students must participate in the full program, including morning and evening lectures and one seminar module, and write a seminar paper to receive 6 ECTS. Maximum of 2 UQ Units upon successful completion of 6 ECTS (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the听听webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and Application
All applicants must meet the听UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria听and the听听
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to the Global Experiences team听at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline. 听
Costs
The participation mode of this experience is听Study Abroad.听The program fee will be approximately $4,440 AUD and includes tuition, accommodation, and meals. Scholarships may be available.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the .听
Accommodation
Accommodation is included in the program fee. More information regarding accommodation can be found on the .听
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an听experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the 鈥�Short-Term Experiences Funding鈥� page for details.听
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: 31 January 2026
Program Dates
Start: 05 July 2026
End: 18 July 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Study 鈥�
Mode: Study Abroad鈥�
Location: Graz, Austria (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an听听if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.听
Application Deadlines
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can鈥檛 be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months听before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than听3 months听before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the听听for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
Refer to the funding page for more information on听听and听.听
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and听attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.