Global engineering opportunities
Explore engineering overseas. Make a real impact with international volunteering projects, challenge yourself in competitions with students from across the globe, or expand your degree with our global study tours.

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Assistive Tech Hub
Volunteering
Location:ÌýVIP at UNSW, with potential trip to Solomon Islands
Relevant disciplines:ÌýBiomedical, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Software, and Computer Science
Program dates:ÌýYear long project, trip dates TBC
Application closing date:ÌýT2 intake now open
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Project description:ÌýDesign and prototype a piece of assistive technology using the principles of co-creation that promotes participation or enhances healthcare provision.
Program cost:Ìý°Õµþ°ä
Funding options:ÌýNCP Grant and OS Help Loans
Eligibility criteria: Engineering students
Credit: 6 UoC (Discipline elective)
Program contact:ÌýLauren KarkÌýchalleng@unsw.edu.au
Application link:Ìý/challeng/vertically-integrated-projects/explore-vertically-integrated-projects/assistive-tech-hub
More information: Intake will happen for each term
Humanitarian Innovation Hackathon
Competition
Location:ÌýSydney, teams participating from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAll (focus on Humanitarian)
Program dates:Ìý18-20 July
Application closing date:Ìý17 July
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Project description:ÌýOur Humanitarian Innovation Hackathon is a weekend-long in-person and online hybrid event designed for university students to work collaboratively in cross-discipline teams to create technology-driven solutions for the most pressing humanitarian challenges.
Program cost:ÌýNo cost
Eligibility criteria: Undergraduate student
Credit: Team prizes for top three results
Program contact:ÌýNA
Application link:ÌýÌý(Apply individually but will form teams of four)
More information:Ìý
University Scholars Leadership Symposium
Other
Location:ÌýKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAll (focus on Humanitarian)
Program dates:Ìý5-8th Aug
Application closing date:ÌýClosing date TBC
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Project description:ÌýThe annual University Scholars Leadership Symposium (USLS) shows youths that they can. Delegates will meet hundreds of like-minded peers who want to build a peaceful, inclusive and sustainable world. They will spend a week networking, helping needy communities, and hearing from movers and shakers of the humanitarian world.
Program cost:ÌýFlights, accommodation, 12 $USD registration fee
Funding options:Ìý°Õµþ°ä
Eligibility criteria:Ìý18 - 30 years old
Credit: NA
Program contact:ÌýHumanitarian Affairs Asia: +66 2 107 2772
Application link: Application link
More information:Ìý
Community Development and Environmental Change in Zambia
Volunteering
Location:ÌýLivingstone, Zambia
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAll (focus on Humanitarian)
Program dates:Ìý24 November - 8 December
Application closing date:Ìý25 September 2025
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Project description:ÌýThis project helps to develop Livingstone – its people and community – with innovative and self-sustaining structures, while at the same time bringing hope of a better quality of life to the local people, contributing to meaningful and sustainable projects, and beautifying the community.
Program cost:Ìý$99 application fee and $3600 program fee (for inclusions and exclusions see website).
Funding options:ÌýOS Help Loan
Eligibility criteria:ÌýEngineering university student
Credit:ÌýNA
Program contact:ÌýCIS Australia phone: +61 (0) 7 5571 7887
Application link:Ìý
More information:Ìý
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Permayouth Camp 2025
Volunteering
Location:ÌýTimor Leste
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAll (focus on Humanitarian, Environmental and Civil)
Program dates:Ìý20 - 25 October 2025
Application closing date:Ìý16 July
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Project description:ÌýHave the opportunity to: Work with Timorese communities on food security & climate resilience, learn practical skills in permaculture and sustainable agriculture, and experience cultural exchange through music, art, and storytelling.
Program cost:Ìý$40 visa cost (flights and accommodation included)
Eligibility criteria:ÌýEngineering students
Credit: NA
Program contact:ÌýLindsay ReillyÌýlindsay.reilly@unsw.edu.au
Application link:Ìý
KFUPM Global Exchange Fellowship
Study Tour
Location:ÌýSaudi Arabia
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAll (focus on Humanitarian)
Program dates:ÌýExact dates TBC, term runs January to May 2026
Application closing date:Ìý31 October
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Project description:ÌýExperience a transformative semester at KFUPM, where world-class education meets cultural immersion. Since 2008, our International Student Exchange Program has welcomed students from around the globe, fostering an enriching environment that benefits both visiting scholars and our campus community. Your journey includes access to state-of-the-art research facilities, innovative coursework, and the unique opportunity to complete an 8-week internship with Saudi Aramco, the world's leading energy company.
Program cost:ÌýFlights included in program:Ìýtuiton, accommodation, medical insurance and discounted meals
Eligibility criteria: Engineering university student
Credit:ÌýPotentially industrial training (optional 8 week internship)
Program contact:ÌýKFUPM Global Engagement:ÌýGlobal@kfupm.edu.sa
Application link:Ìý
More information:Ìý
Global Student Fellowship
Internship
Location:ÌýVarious locations both in Australia and abroad
Relevant disciplines:ÌýAll (focus on Humanitarian)
Program dates:ÌýSix week period within December 2025 to February 2026
Application closing date: 22ÌýJuly
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Project description: Kickstart your human rights career through a paid, six-week fellowship in Australia or overseas
Eligibility criteria: UNSW Student
Credit: May be eligible for non-traditional industrial training
More Information and Application:
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Please fill out this form with your program details. The International Affairs team will be in contact to discuss further details.
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For program specific questions, please refer to the contact provided under the program information. For general inquiries, please contact: engineering.international@unsw.edu.au.