Host institutions - Summer
Exchange Programs (EXC)
Programs offered at Host Institutions where Monash has an exchange agreement in place. No additional tuition fees payable to the host unless noted otherwise.
Note: all prices are approximate, please refer to the program website for exact costs and any applicable transfer fees/charges.
| Country | Institution | Academic details | Program dates | Notes and any associated fees | Relevant links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | Catholic University of Leuven (KU Leuven) | 8 ECTS = 6 Monash credits | 11–29 January 2027 | €750 / AU$1,224 (tuition). Accommodation at the Irish College extra (breakfast incl.; single, twin or duplex). | Winter University 2027: Global Challenges for Our Sustainable Future |
| Finland | Aalto University | 12–18 ECTS = 6 Monash credits | 7 Jan – 28 Feb 2027 (TBC) | Fees TBC | Aalto University Winter School |
| Finland/Sweden | Hanken (Helsinki) + LUSEM (Lund)# Prerequisite: 1+ year of business studies; English CEFR B2–C1 or TOEFL 87+ iBT. A 500-word post-program essay is required for full Monash credit. | 6 ECTS = 6 Monash credits Behavioral Finance & Crypto Assets (3 ECTS) Sustainable Finance (3 ECTS) | 18–22 Jan: Lund 25–29 Jan: Helsinki | No tuition fee. Travel, accommodation (∼€60–70/night, Helsinki), meals and activities at own cost.No tuition fee. Travel, accommodation (∼€60–70/night, Helsinki), meals and activities at own cost. | Winter school at LUSEM |
| Germany | University of Tübingen# Study tracks: (A) Europe, Memory, and Diversity (B) Human Rights and Migration in Europe (C) Sustainability, Biodiversity, and Ethics in Europe Includes German language classes (A1–A2) and cultural programme. | 8 ECTS = 6 Monash credits | 4–29 Jan 2027 | €1,400 / AU$2,280 (incl. study trips, accommodation, social activities). Flights, visa, health insurance and meals extra. | T-IES Winter School |
| New Zealand | University of Auckland | 30 Auckland credits = 12 Monash credits | 4 Jan – 17 Feb 2027 | No tuition fee (exchange). Accommodation at University Hall Apartments approx. NZD $325–400/week. | Summer School 2027 |
| Norway | University of Bergen Open to Psychology students only. | 9–12 ECTS = 6 Monash credits | 5 Jan – 10 Feb 2027 (TBC) | No program fee. Students arrange own accommodation (HI Bergen Hostel Montana; Haukelandsbakken Student Housing; finn.no / hybel.no). | Short-Term Psychology Program |
Independent Study Abroad Programs (ISA)
Open to all eligible Monash students. Program fees are payable directly to the host institution, in addition to your Monash tuition.
| Country | Institution | Academic details | Program dates | Notes and any associated fees | Relevant links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | Fudan University Approved course list (link to come) | 3 Fudan credits = 6 Monash credits (1 × 3-credit unit, or 2 × 2-credit units) | 21 Dec 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 | Application fee: CNY 400. Tuition: CNY 18,000. Accommodation and travel at own cost (university off-campus housing list available). | Fudan University International Winter Session |
| Zhejiang University Approved course list (link to come) | 6 ZJU credits = 6 Monash credits | 20 Dec 2026 - 8 Jan 2027 | RMB 22,000 / AU$4,640 (1 course) or RMB 32,000 / AU$6750 (2 courses). | Zhejiang University Global Program | |
| France | Paris School of Business (PSB) Course options: Luxury Brand Management; Artificial Intelligence for Business. | 7.5 ECTS = 6 Monash credits | 4 - 15 Jan 2027 | €2,800 / AU$4,562 (incl. accommodation, weekday breakfast & lunch, activities, farewell event, 2-week Paris transport pass). Flights and evening meals extra. | PSB Short Programs: Summer & Winter School |
| Université Catholique de Lille Choose 1 morning course (French Language & Culture OR Project Management in Europe) + 1 afternoon course from 4 options including French Art & Cinema and Sustainability in Action. | 8 ECTS = 6 Monash credits | 6 - 23 January 2027 | €2,500 / AU$4,074 (incl. hotel accommodation, weekday breakfast, €60 meal credit, transport pass, fieldtrips to Bruges & Reims, 3 group dinners). | LILLE Winter | |
| CAVILAM – Alliance Française (Vichy) - details to come Vichy is 2 hrs from Lyon, 3 hrs from Paris. | French Heritage Travel and CAVILAM French Language and Culture Short-Term Summer Program (4 Weeks) - 6 credits French Heritage Travel and CAVILAM French Language and Culture Short-Term Summer Program (7 Weeks) - 12 credits | TBC | 4-week: €1,950 (∼AU$3,160). 7-week: €3,477 (∼AU$5,630). Both incl. host-family accommodation (half board), tuition, TCF test and cultural activities. ALL COSTS ARE STILL TBC WITH CAVILAM | Cavilam | |
| South Korea | Korea University Enrol in 2 courses: both in P1, both in P2, or one in each block (subject to timetable). Approved course list (link to come) | 3 Korean credits per course = 6 Monash credits (2 courses required) | 3-week: 22 Dec 2026 – 8 Jan 2027 4-week: 22 Dec 2026 – 18 Jan 2027 | KRW 3,200,000 / AU$3,133 for 2 courses (incl. KRW 100,000 application fee). On-campus accommodation from KRW 437,000 / AU$428 (3-wk double) to KRW 1,087,500 / AU$1,065 (4-wk single). An information session will be run by Korea University staff at the Clayton Campus on Tuesday 25 August. Booking link to come. | KOREA UNIVERSITY International Winter Campus |
| Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) 6-week Korean language immersion (KILP). Students are required to undertake a pre-placement level test on 8 October. Based on the results of this test, students will be placed into one of the six levels, from Level 1 (Beginner) to Level 6 (Advanced). | 12 Monash credits | 4 Jan - 12 Feb (TBC) A special arrangement is in place for Monash student with tailored delivery dates. | New Colombo Plan (NCP) funding is available to a set number of participants. View the eligibility criteria here. Approx. AU$3,150 (incl. tuition fee, accommodation, textbooks, activities, overseas course transfer). | Korean Intensive Language Program | |
| Yonsei University Approved course list (link to come) | 2 Yonsei courses = 6 Monash credits | 22 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027 | KRW 3,070,000 (AU$2,975) for 2 courses (early-bird: KRW 2,610,000 / AU$2,575). On-campus accommodation KRW 414,000–720,000 / AU$400-700 (twin share or private). Off-campus options available. | Winter Abroad at Yonsei | |
| Japan | Waseda University Choose 2 from 6 courses: Strategy & Innovation in Japanese Companies Cross-Cultural Management (Japan) Japanese Popular Culture; Introduction to Japanese Management The Postwar (Japanese novels & film) Murakami Haruki, Miyazaki Hayao and Japanese Cultural Politics. | 4 Waseda credits = 6 Monash credits (2 courses required) | Orientation: 9 Jan 2027 Program: 11 Jan – 2 Feb 2027 | Tuition for 2 courses with housing: JPY 557,000 (approx. AU$5,600) Tuition for 2 courses without housing: JPY 365,000 (approx. AU$3,700) | Waseda Winter Session 2027 |
# Places at this host institution are limited. If the number of applications exceeds the places available to Monash students, Monash Abroad will select students based on their WAM.