Short Programmes
Short Programmes
Get international experience outside of term time.

Summer Programme 2023
Summer Programme 2023Expand your global learning experiences via our summer opportunities programme – discover what’s on offer!
The applications for Summer Programmes 2023 have now closed. Check back soon for summer 2024 options! While you wait, check out our 2023 Summer Brochure to see what could be on offer!
Attending a summer programme via Global Opportunities means you:
- May be eligible for the GO Global Scholarship
- May received discounts from partner institutions
- Can request to have their participation recorded in their HEAR (Higher Education Achievement Report)
- Can benefit from insurance cover provided by Newcastle University Insurance
- Can access Pre-departure and ongoing support
International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC) Internships
International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC) InternshipsSUMMER 2024 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
Applications are now open for the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC) Summer Internships 2024.
The ICSC is a global network of historic sites, museums, and memory initiatives that connect past struggles to today's movements for social and environmental justice, and is one of Newcastle University's spotlight partners.
There are numerous sites around the globe which all provide a unique chance to gain valuable work experience. The internships are both virtual and in-person, both of which are paid opportunities. They are open to students of all academic backgrounds, undergraduate students (Stage 2 onwards), Master’s and PhD students are eligible to apply. Full details on the opportunities, application process & timeline and list of participating sites are in the ICSC Summer 2024 brochure. You can read our previous students' ICSC Student Testimonials.
Links to application forms can be found within the brochure. The deadline to apply is Friday 5th January 2024.
If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please email Lucy Bell (Lucy.Bell2@newcastle.ac.uk) or book an appointment here.
External Opportunities
External OpportunitiesThe Global Opportunities Newsletter keeps you in touch with all the latest international experiences offered by the University and beyond - join our mailing list for all the latest updates. We also post the latest available opportunities on our GO News page.
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Contact Global Opportunities for more information and support with your application. If you undertake one of these opportunities, we would love to hear about your experiences!
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) offers students from member universities funding for other overseas opportunities such as international youth leadership workshops, summer school grants, medical elective bursaries and research fellowships. Newcastle University is a member of the ACU.
The British Council list opportunities to study and work overseas, including their own internship and study programmes in China, language assistant programmes, paid industry placements for students from Northern Ireland and Scotland and travel opportunities for students from Wales.
Abroadship is a not-for-profit UK-based organisation which promotes training courses, events and exchanges with the aim of encouraging students to become global citizens.
Global Graduates helps students to become global graduates through study abroad opportunities, work placements, volunteering, languages and international jobs during and after their degree course.
The Kupcinet-Getz International Science School accepts a select number of outstanding undergraduate students each summer to participate in research projects in mathematics, physics, chemistry and the life sciences at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel.
Virtual Opportunities
Virtual Opportunities
International virtual opportunities range from online global challenges to virtual student discussion forums, conferences, and lecture series. International virtual exchange offers you the chance to connect with students across the globe, expanding your horizons and developing cross-cultural understanding and communication. We run virtual activities with our international partners throughout the year and encourage all students to participate.
We advertise international virtual events and activities through our Global Opportunities newsletter and on our GO news pages.
There may also be opportunities for you to take part in virtual exchange with students from our international partner universities through your school. Please speak to your School Exchange Coordinator if you are interested.
Climate Conscious Travel
Climate Conscious TravelNewcastle University is committed to reducing its carbon footprint.
One of the most significant actions we can take is by considering the way which we travel and limiting the number of flights we take.
Travel better, travel slow! With more comfort, countryside views, stops in the city centre, and even the chance to meet new friends on the way, bus and train travel offers a way to see and experience more. Make your journey part of your trip!
Read our brief guide to Climate Conscious Travel.
Global Scholarship
Global ScholarshipSign up to our Global Opportunities mailing list to be the first to hear about new scholarship and funding opportunities!
The GO Global Scholarship is a £1500 bursary and is designed to support students who wish to undertake a short term global placement, which has been approved by Global Opportunities.
You must be a current, undergraduate Newcastle University student who is paying UK Home tuition fees to be eligible for this scholarship. You must also meet at least one of the criteria listed below:
In receipt of the NCL Opportunity Scholarship
- In receipt of the NCL Opportunity Scholarship
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In receipt of the Newcastle University Undergraduate Support Bursary (NU UG Support Bursary)
- Care leaver/ Care Experienced
- Carer/ Caring Responsibilities
- Estranged Student
- Refugee/ Asylum Seeker
- Gypsy/ Roma Travelling Community
- Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic group (BAME) & attended a UK state school throughout schooling
All eligible students are welcome to apply. However, we wish to support as many students to go abroad as possible and therefore, if we are over-subscribed, we may preference applications from students whose degree programmes do not already include a global placement.
Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis. Please submit your funding application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. You can submit your funding application even if you haven’t yet decided which summer opportunity to pursue. We can work with you to help you select an appropriate placement.
The application process includes an application form and a short personal statement. Your application will be assessed based on your eligibility and personal statement.
Further information, including detailed eligibility criteria can be found in our Go Global Scholarship Terms and Conditions 22/23.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Global Opportunities team for help at Global.Opportunities@ncl.ac.uk.
You can also sign up to the Global Opportunities mailing list to be the first to hear about new scholarship and funding opportunities.