CIS Australia - Study, Intern, Volunteer Programs

CIS Australia offer short-term programs, internships and volunteer experiences to university students worldwide.  The team at CIS Australia is made up of travelers who want to help you travel overseas and experience the world.

  • A global footprint in 50+ countries
  • 75+ staff and representatives globally
  • Assisted 7,000+ student experiences since 2013

Take a look at the CIS Australia website here

Program overview

The best thing about organising your own international experience is that you can choose when to go depending on your own commitments  When looking into options, consider your study requirements here in Australia for example, session dates, intensive schools, the examination period.

Be sure to discuss your plans with your Course Director, just to ensure you will not be at risk of missing any important dates.

Cost: Will vary from program to program.

For further details see the financial information tab.

Dates: 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Application dates:  To be confirmed

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Eligibility

CIS Australia programs are open to students in any degree.

Academic Recognition

Please ensure you discuss any program you would like to participate in with your Course Director.  Academic recognition may be available to you upon successful completion of the program with prior approval from your Course Director.

Financial Information

Program cost

Will vary from program to program.

Funding

CIS Australia offer the following scholarships for mid-year programs:

July Study Scholarships applications close 1st APRIL 2024

  • New York State ($500 - Bring a Friend Grant)
  • Florence ($600 – Early Bird)
  • Maastricht ($1,000 – Early Bird)

Students may be eligible to apply for:

or

  • If you’re studying in a Commonwealth supported place you may also be eligible for OS-HELP.

Additional details

CIS Australia programs will vary depending on the duration and location of the program.  Please refer to the specific CIS Australia program information.  All program payments will be made directly to CIS Australia.

Program costs include

Inclusions will vary from program but could include:

  • Accommodation for the duration of the program
  • Meals for the duration of the program
  • In-country transport (including airport transfers) and transit for official program activities.

Program costs exclude

  • Flights to and from your the program host country
  • Visas
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Charles Sturt subject fees

Pre-departure

All participants will be required to complete mandatory pre-departure requirements. This includes the provision and completion of the following

  • Flight Itinerary*:   submit a copy of your E-ticket.
  • Travel Insurance*:  ensure you have the appropriate medical and travel insurance from the day you leave Australia until the day you return.  You must submit a copy of your certificate of insurance and your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). At a minimum your insurance must include:
    • Medical Expenses $500,000
    • Repatriation Expenses $15,000
    • Personal Liability $1,000,000
    • 24hr Emergency Assistance Included
    • COVID 19 cover
  • Passport:  submit a copy of the photo page of your passport.
  • Pre-departure modules: We will register you for online pre-departure training once your application is approved.
  • Registration with World Travel Assist: You will need to download the Travel Assist V2 by WTP app from Apple App store or Android App. The app provides immediate access to 24-hour emergency medical assistance (in the event that your own insurer is unavailable), security alerts and detailed country reports.

In addition to the above requirements your provider may host a number of online predeparture meetings that you will be expected to attend.

Learning about so many different cultures and meeting such a different group of people is something you can’t experience in classrooms here. Everyone was there for the same reasons; a love of learning, love of travel and curiosity. These things bound us all together.

Michael Jago, Program Participant

Enquiries

Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:

Charles Sturt Global

Charles Sturt University Learning Abroad and Exchange Office
Charles Sturt University
Phone: +61 2 6338 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au

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