International Business Experience

Besides the standard tuition cost of the International Business Experience (IBUS20007) subject, students will need to pay a program fee specific to the location. The program fee includes:

• 13 nights bed and breakfast (twin share accommodation)
• Excursions and cultural activities​
• Some meals, which will be indicated in the program's itinerary
• Program transport costs
• The University of Melbourne complimentary standard travel insurance (registration required)

The program fee for IBUS July 2026 to Jakarta, Indonesia is $1300.

Students are responsible for covering the cost of the following:

• International airfare
• Airport transfers (depending on the program location)
• Visa
• Meals not included in the program itinerary
• Incidentals
• Additional travel and health insurance (if required)

The Hordern Work Integrated Learning Award was established with a gift from the Aranday Foundation and is offered to eligible Australian students from a regional or remote area of Australia to support them in undertaking a work integrated learning experience as part of the Bachelor of Commerce.

Awards are valued at $5000 for International Business Experience (IBUS20007) subject.

To be considered for this grant, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident
• Be enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce (or its successor)
• Have an Academic Status of Good Standing
• Be living or have lived in a regional or remote area of Australia (based on the Australian Standard Geographic Classification).

To apply, you must submit an application via the ‘Application’ section on the award website. Please note, this is separate to the subject application form you will submit for International Business Experience (IBUS20007).

Please refer to the award website for selection criteria.

There are a limited number of FBE Travel Grants valued at $2,000 for current Narrm scholars to support travel for International Business Experience.

These grants will help you to make the most of these amazing study experiences by contributing to many of the costs associated with participating such as the International Business Experience fee (accommodation, in country transportation), flights and in-country costs.

Successful recipients will receive the FBE Travel Grants in two parts - an IBUS Program Fee (no requirement for you to pay the IBUS Program Fee cost upfront), with the remainder of the $2000 to be paid to the student as a grant.

There is no separate application for the FBE Travel Grant. Eligible applicants will be automatically considered and notified upon being offered a place in the IBUS program. If there are more eligible Narrm applicants than available travel grants, they will be awarded based on the strength of the subject application.

Please note, students are only eligible for one FBE Travel Grant during their degree. If you have previously received an FBE Travel Grant, you can still participate in the program with a program fee paying place.

A range of funding available usually in the form of interest-free loans. Please see the Financial aid website for more information.

Available to students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) in a degree course who want to undertake part of their study overseas. Find out more here.

Bachelor of Commerce students: Complete the application process via Sonia Live.

Login to Sonia Live using your University of Melbourne student credentials: https://unimelb.sonialive.com/. Click on Faculty of Business and Economics.

Click on the Placements tab on the menu bar at the top of the page and search for International Business Experience.

Please note that International Business Experience will only appear in the Placements screen if applications are currently open for an upcoming intake. If the subject does not appear in the list, it is likely that applications have not yet opened or have already closed. Check the key dates section above to find out when applications are open for this intake.

Click the green + Join option. This will give you access to the subject application form which can be found on the Forms tab. You may need to refresh your browser for this to appear.

Complete all fields of the application form and click submit. Please ensure you take note of the application due date as we do not accept late submissions.

Helpful information about creating an effective and professional resume/CV can be found here:
https://students.unimelb.edu.au/careers/get-career-ready/resumes

After the closing date, applications will be shortlisted and applicants will be emailed an outcome by the date listed on the key dates table.

If you remove yourself from the International Business Experience placement group we will take this as an application withdrawal.

You will need to complete an acceptance form and pay the program fee to secure your place.  A logistics briefing will also be scheduled, which you must attend. This session will outline your responsibilities and the key actions required before travel.

If you are eligible for the program, there is a chance you may be placed on a waitlist. If any students withdraw or fail to pay their program fee by the deadline, you may still be offered a place. This information will be clearly communicated when you receive your application outcome.  You are also welcome to apply for future IBUS20007 program intakes.

Group sizes typically range from 20 to 30 students. Spots are limited, so be sure to apply early and don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

This study tour combines academic learning, industry visits, and cultural experiences. Below is a sample itinerary - please note that organisation visits and excursions are subject to availability.

Students will attend lectures delivered by partner universities in the host country (e.g. Universitas Indonesia in Jakarta and FPT University in Vietnam), covering key aspects of the local and international business environment.

You’ll have the chance to visit a variety of organisations across sectors such as government, corporate, and non-profit, depending on the destination and organisation availability.

Previous visits have included companies like Bank BRI Jakarta, Ministry of Finance (Indonesia), Australian Embassy Indonesia, Deloitte Vietnam, FPT IS, Kyanon Digital, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), the Australian High Commission, UoM Global Centre, JLL, Veeba Food, Eko India, and more.

You’ll also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the host country’s rich culture and history.

Recent excursions have included trips to the TMII Jakarta 'Beautiful Indonesia Mini Park', Cu Chi Tunnels, the Mekong Delta, the Taj Mahal, and Agra Fort. Cultural activities feature experiences like music workshops, traditional dance performances, lantern making, cooking classes, temple visits, and yoga sessions.

We recommend that you wait until you have attended the logistics briefing to book your flights. Important travel requirements, including when you need to arrive in the country and the earliest date and time you can depart after the program concludes, will be communicated during this session.

Yes! Students are welcome to arrange their own travel before or after the IBUS program. Please ensure you arrive in the IBUS city no later than 2pm on the day before your program starts.

Throughout the program, you will travel with a group, supported by a University of Melbourne academic staff member and a local representative from our partner organisation. Students are covered by the university’s complimentary travel insurance, and risk management protocols are in place to address any emergencies.