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Study Abroad Program Vendors Gen 2
Austral Education Group's response to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill — global immersion programs for Executive MBA, MBA and Undergraduate cohorts.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's mission calls for empowering students to lead in a global society and address world-scale challenges through innovative learning and global partnership. Meeting this mission requires global immersion experiences that go beyond traditional study abroad—demanding seamless logistics, deep local access, and rigorous academic alignment.
We are pleased to submit this proposal to partner with UNC in delivering world-class global travel programs for your Executive MBA, MBA, and Undergraduate cohorts. By combining our deep network of international faculty, C-suite executives, and regional experts with flawless operational execution, we ensure every program advances Carolina’s strategic global objectives while providing students with an unforgettable, high-impact learning journey.
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Company Overview
Austral Education Group specializes in faculty led high-impact academic immersions: enabling corporate networking, interactive site visits and discuss…
Read sectionGeneral Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Austral Education Group possesses two decades of verified experience designing and executing global mobility programs across 50+ countries and 130+ ci…
Read sectionAcademic Framework & Experiential Learning
Austral Education Group collaborates with accredited international universities, research centers, and specialized regional academic bodies (e.g., Sin…
Read sectionGeographic Expertise and Resources
Austral Education Group maintains active, on-the-ground operational infrastructure across five primary geographic regions, backed by dedicated Regiona…
Read sectionStudent Selection
For our faculty-led study abroad programs, participant selection and admissions criteria are determined and administered directly by the university's …
Read sectionStudent Outcomes
To deliver immersions aligned with your specific curricula and academic priorities, Austral Education Group collaborates directly with university facu…
Read sectionStudent Code of Conduct
Austral Education Group requires all trip participants to review and accept safety, health, and logistical compliance guidelines during the pre-depart…
Read sectionLocal Communities
Austral Education Group designs cultural programming that moves beyond superficial tourism, immersing participants in the socio-economic, historical, …
Read sectionEvaluation & Assessment
Austral Education Group employs a multi-tiered Quality Assurance (QA) framework designed to formally evaluate every international program, host destin…
Read sectionRisk Management, Crisis Response, Health & Safety
Austral Education Group treats risk management as a foundational pillar of academic program delivery. Guided by our dedicated Safety & Risk Manager, M…
Read sectionPricing & Financial Structure
Austral Education Group operates under a fully transparent, cost-plus or all-inclusive net land pricing model designed to provide total fiscal predict…
Read sectionScholarships
Austral Education Group does NOT administer direct financial student scholarships or cash aid funds.
Read sectionAccess to Global Opportunities
Austral Education Group demonstrates an institutional commitment to advancing access, diversity, equity, and inclusion across all international educat…
Read sectionEducation Abroad Field: Forum Standards
Austral Education Group is a member of the Forum on Education Abroad alongside other long-standing memberships in NAFSA, the Executive MBA Council (EM…
Read sectionUNC Staff & Faculty Development
Austral Education Group engages UNC Study Abroad Office (SAO) and Kenan-Flagler Business School (KFBS) staff and faculty as core co-creators of every …
Read sectionSample Customized Faculty-Led Programs
Austral Education Group presents a selection of representative examples of faculty-led, customized global programs successfully implemented for higher…
Read sectionU.S. University References
Austral Education Group provides five (5) verified references from U.S.-based Study Abroad and Global Program offices at peer higher education institu…
Read sectionCurrent University Partnerships
Austral Education Group maintains active partnerships with over 300 university business school and higher education programs across 50+ countries. Aus…
Read sectionPartnering with UNC Study Abroad and KFBS
A Strategic Approach to Global Education
Read sectionWhat Excites Us Most About This Partnership
The prospect of partnering with UNC and KFBS is deeply exciting to our team, primarily due to the profound alignment of our core objectives:
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