Global summer and winter university programs

Curtin University provides international summer and winter university programs around the globe. We welcome students and professionals from all institutions, at all ages and from all over the world to join us. Take your studies, skills and résumé to the next level. You could even gain credit points towards your degree!

The Future of Global Business and Innovation

Curtin’s two-week Global Summer and Winter University Program will provide you with an unforgettable experience – giving you the opportunity to experience Western Australia and to immerse yourself in the academic culture of Curtin University.

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Programs for group bookings only

Are you from a partner university looking for experiences for your students? To organise a group booking for any of our summer and winter programs, contact us with your preferred dates, for a tailored quote to suit your group.

Perth CBD and Elizabeth Quay aerial view

Sustainability Policy and Governance (Perth, Australia)

Designed for those who are interested in public policy, governance and sustainability. With the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we need to examine the role of public policy and governance across all sectors of society.

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How to Lead Multinational Teams (Perth, Australia)

This program provides an evidence-based approach on how to lead multinational teams in a complex and multicultural environment. Providing knowledge and assessment tools to address the opportunities and mitigate the inevitable challenges faced.

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Travel Writing and Photography (Sarawak, Malaysia)

Study a hands-on program that will teach you the skills you need to capitalise on the market for professional travel journalism. In this program you will gain the skills to research and write travel features and produce high-quality photo essays.

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Global Citizenship

With a focus on trends in the region and global transformations, the course provides a creative environment to explore the types of citizens, expertise and actions needed to engage in a rapidly changing world.

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The Future of Education

The Future of Education is an intensive, practical program, led by Associate Professor Rebecca Walker, Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor and Associate Professor in the School of Education at Curtin University.

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Frequently asked questions

About the program

What are the academic requirements?

What are the English requirements?

We expect all students to have a strong level of English, both in writing and communicating in the classroom, to fulfil the program learning objectives. Language skills may be used as criteria in the application approval processes. A translator will not be available. Further English study is available with Curtin English.

Do I receive a certificate upon completion?

Can I gain credit towards my degree?

If you receive a pass you will receive the program completion certificate and a letter of credit equivalence. You can share this with your home institution electronically. Program completion may be credited back to your home degree, but it is your responsibility to organise the credit recognition with your home institution.

Which Curtin units have students successfully been given credit for?

The equivalent Curtin University units that match the Curtin Summer and Winter University programs are listed below. If you are currently studying and have an elective unit of the equivalent level you may be eligible to transfer the credit from the summer program to your degree.

If you do not have elective units in your degree and this unit is not in your course structure, you will need to contact your course coordinator to discuss unit substitution.

Summer and Winter Program	Equivalent Curtin unit
Entrepreneurship and Innovation	MGMT3004 Entrepreneurship
Global Citizenship	WORK5005 Go Global 1
Digital Marketing and Luxury Management	MKTG6006 Digital and Interactive Marketing

When do I need to make payment?

Payment in full will be required to secure your position in the program.
We recommend that you wait to receive confirmation of your place in the program before booking your flights and making other travel arrangements. An official confirmation will be sent after the programs application closing date. Please note that payment and completing the application process does not automatically mean that you have been confirmed.
The payment covers the program fee, accommodation and breakfast daily. You will be responsible for covering additional costs including airfares, visa (if required), travel insurance and other travel and daily expenses.

What’s included in the program?

If you pay for program fee and accommodation, the following items are included:

All activities within the program
Transport to the activities within the program
Airport transfer
Nightly accommodation
Breakfast daily

Please note that meals are not included, except for breakfast which is included only if you book accommodation with Curtin. Any activities you undertake in the evenings and at your own leisure are not included in the program fee.

What if the program is cancelled or I need to withdraw?

This program may be rescheduled to ensure Curtin complies with any current COVID restrictions. If the program is rescheduled, your registration will automatically be transferred to the new date. If this program is cancelled a full refund will be provided.
If you choose to withdraw from this program 3 weeks prior to the commencement date you will receive a full refund. If you withdraw within less than 3 weeks prior to the commencement date, the full program fee will be incurred.