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STUDY ABROAD IN OCEANIA: AUSTRALIA
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Program: University of Queensland / Arcadia of IFSA-Butler
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Is this Program Right for You? The University of Queensland is a uniquely Australian representation of a classic university campus. As the oldest and largest university in Queensland (with a student population of more than 36,000 students), the institution boasts excellent research facilities and dedicated instructors.
With some of the best sporting facilities of any Australian University and a Student Union that coordinates more than 130 clubs, societies, and sporting groups, you’ll find that Queensland’s campus is much more than just a place to study. Whatever your interests, you’ll find a group of students who have similar tastes.
In addition to its vibrant campus life, the location of University of Queensland gives you easy access to the city center. All the cultural and entertainment attractions of Brisbane are just a quick and relaxing ferry ride down the river. There are always sporting events, cultural festivals, and museums to visit. The warm sub-tropical climate makes Brisbane an outdoor oriented city where you’ll find sidewalk cafes, bike paths, nearby beaches, and countless opportunities to enjoy the sun.
The Courses/Program: Recognized for its excellence in research and innovative teaching, one of the greatest advantages to University of Queensland is the breadth of course offerings available. In most cases you’ll find it relatively easy to cross-register between departments. You can study anything from architecture to marine biology to psychology. During a semester, you can expect to take four courses, which should equate to 16 semester hours of credit. Your courses will be taught through a combination of lectures and tutorials, and you will be expected to show a great amount of individual initiative in completing assignments. With a student body hailing from all regions of Australia and the world, you’ll be introduced to an international perspective no matter what the subject of study.
Housing: Spaces in on-campus residential colleges are available on a limited basis. Most colleges have laundry rooms, recreation rooms, music rooms, library and study rooms, and a vibrant social life. If a collegiate space is not available, Arcadia and IFSA-Butler will organize apartment style living within a short distance to shopping centers, transportation and the university.
Duration/Deadlines:
• Fall Semester: July – November and US Academic Year: July – June / Application Deadline: March 15
• Spring Semester: February – June and Australian Academic Year (US Calendar Year): February – November / Application Deadline: November 15
Requirements:
• 3.0 GPA
Program Cost Includes: Tuition, guaranteed housing (while classes are in session), overseas orientation, medical insurance, pre-departure advising, cultural excursions, and transcript. For more information: www.ifsa-butler.org or www.arcadia.edu/abroad Catalogues are available in ISAP’s Resource Rooms. Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only. It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.
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Program: Australian National University / Arcadia or IFSA-Butler
Location: Canberra, Australia
Is this Program Right For You? Canberra is vibrant and diverse, with a young population and a tranquil but cosmopolitan lifestyle. The Australian National University (ANU) is one of Australia’s most distinguished universities, with special strength in integration of teaching and research. Studying in the middle of a capital city like Canberra is a special experience. The politics, international environment, and countless resources provide many opportunities to delve below the surface of the country’s culture. The fact that the University is a short walk or bike-ride away from the center of the city only adds to your opportunities to explore.
Outside of the classroom, the residential nature of ANU, with many students in on-campus accommodation, provides a wonderful opportunity for integration with Australian and other international students. The ANU Student Union sponsors an impressive array of student clubs and societies that you can join. There is something to suit every interest. Canberra is ideal for those who want to explore the outdoors.
Courses/Program: ANU has been internationally recognized for excellence in the Social sciences (Political Science and Public Policy) and Asian Studies. Within its world-renowned Faculty of Asian Studies, you can take courses in Asian history, as well as study a variety of languages and cultures of the region. Students interested in courses on international relations, economics and commerce, environmental science, and the fine arts will also find particularly challenging and enlightening course offerings. Within each of these disciplines, you’ll find specific courses offering a distinctly Australian perspective, further enriching your learning experience.
Most classes are divided between large lecture or laboratory classes and smaller tutorial or workshop groups. Most students take four courses, earning 16 credits per semester.
Students interested in getting an insider’s look at federal or territory government with ANU’s internship program. Interns complete a major research report while placed in within a legislative, public service, or nongovernmental organization. The internship is worth 12 US semester credit hours, so students have to take an additional class for a full course load.
Housing: Arcadia or IFSA-Butler will arrange accommodation in one of the University’s residence halls. The residential colleges offer a unique opportunity to integrate with Australian students in an environment conducive to social networking and cultural immersion. You can choose to participate in a meal plan or prepare your own meals.
Duration/Deadlines:
• Fall Semester: July – November and US Academic Year: July – June / Application Deadline: March 15
• Spring Semester: February – June and Australian Academic Year (US Calendar Year): February – November / Application Deadline: November 15
Requirements: 3.0 GPA
Program Cost Includes: Tuition, guaranteed housing (while classes are in session), overseas orientation, medical insurance, pre-departure advising, cultural excursions, and transcript. For more information: www.ifsa-butler.org or www.arcadia.edu/abroad Catalogues are available in ISAP’s Resource Rooms. Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only. It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.
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Program: University of Melbourne / Arcadia or IFSA-Butler
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Is this Program Right for You? One of the top universities in Australia, the University of Melbourne sits on a green campus in the center of the city. With a dynamic student body and plenty of social, cultural, and sports clubs, Melbourne has a lively and energetic atmosphere. The Student Union is incredibly active and schedules concerts, speakers, and cultural events. The Melbourne campus is self-contained and includes banks, restaurants, shops, and other amenities. If you decide to leave campus you can walk nearly anywhere in the city. In addition, the campus is only fifteen minutes from beaches in the suburbs.
Melbourne is known as a cosmopolitan, friendly, and sun-drenched arts capital of Australia. Thanks to its relatively cool temperatures and beautifully landscaped gardens and avenues, Melbourne has a European feel. The city has more than its share of theatre, concert venues, galleries, and arts events of all kinds, as well as a thriving local music scene. Melbourne’s citizens enjoy a relaxed outdoor atmosphere and a passion for good food and drink. Melbourne also is a hotbed of Aussie Rules Football, and its residents take their sports very seriously.
The Courses/Program: Since its founding in 1853, the University of Melbourne has gained international recognition as one of Australia’s leading research and higher education institutions. The University boasts extensive course offerings. The great variety of courses means that even if you are a science or engineering student, you’re likely to find the courses you need. You can also take advantage of the courses that integrate trips or field work throughout Australia. A number of interdisciplinary programs may be of special interest, including Asian studies, Australian studies, comparative literature, cultural studies, English, environmental studies (with an arts or science emphasis), history and philosophy of science, Jewish studies, women’s studies, etc.
Students take four courses per semester, earning sixteen semester hours of credit. University of Melbourne’s Faculties of Arts and Economics and Commerce offer a number of internship programs (for 8 US credits) with government, community, and industry organizations. Theses specialized study programs serve as a bridge between study and work, and are currently available in the fields of public policy and public affairs, parliamentary studies, sociology, history and heritage studies. Academic coursework and a major research project are required along with the internship.
Housing: There are various housing options at the University of Melbourne. You can apply to one of the residential colleges or live in a student apartment complex very close to the University. Residential colleges are self-contained communities that provide academic, social, and sporting activities. Additionally, you’ll enjoy the convenience of a meal plan. If a place is not available in the college residences, or if you prefer a greater degree of independence, Arcadia or IFSA-Butler will arrange your accommodation in student apartments where you’ll have a shared bedroom and kitchen and lounge facilities.
Duration/Deadlines:
• Fall Semester: July – November and US Academic Year: July – June / Application Deadline: March 15
• Spring Semester: February – June and Australian Academic Year (US Calendar Year): February – November / Application Deadline: November 1
Requirements: 3.0 GPA
Program Cost Includes: Tuition, guaranteed housing (while classes are in session), overseas orientation, medical insurance, pre-departure advising, cultural excursions, and transcript. For more information: www.ifsa-butler.org or www.arcadia.edu/abroad Catalogues are available in ISAP’s Resource Rooms. Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only. It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.
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Program: University of Western Australia / Arcadia or IFSA-Butler
Location: Perth, Australia
Is this Program Right for You? The University of Western Australia (UWA) was established in 1911 and is one of the country’s leading universities, with a student body of around 13,000 and an international reputation for academic excellence. The campus is located on the banks of the Swan River about three miles from the center of Perth. At UWA you’ll find an incredibly involved student body with the most active cultural and sporting clubs around. The Guild of Undergraduates organizes student entertainment and sponsors a range of clubs.
As one of Australia’s top universities, and a member of Australia’s ‘Group of Eight’ leading research-intensive universities, UWA has a long standing tradition of welcoming international students and researchers across the range of discipline. The campus is truly multicultural with students and staff from more than 60 countries making use of world-class facilities in a magnificent garden setting, just five minutes from the centre of Perth. Most of the teaching and research staff have at least one degree from a university outside Australia.
The Courses/Program: The University of Western Australia is recognized for its research achievements, high caliber teaching, and use of technology. The University offers a comprehensive range of programs, and is particularly noted for its offerings in history, English, psychology, engineering, physics, botany, zoology, anthropology, geology, economics, marine sciences, agriculture, and natural resource management. Many of the courses related to the environment and earth sciences offer field study experiences in Western Australia.
As a study abroad student, you’ll be able to study across a number of departments to fulfill major/minor-related requirements. Because there are fewer American study abroad students at UWA than at most of Australia’s other research universities, you’ll have a greater opportunity to meet and befriend Australian students.
When you enroll at UWA, you will take 20-24 points per semester, which equates to 12-16 semester hours of credit. This translates into three or four courses per semester. You can expect most courses to be taught by a combination of lectures and tutorials.
Housing: Most students choose to live in one of the five on-campus residential colleges. These colleges, which organize trips, clubs, and other events, will provide you with an opportunity to live with Australian students. You’ll have your own room with a shared bathroom and access to lounge and computer facilities. The residential colleges provide three meals per day. Maybe the most important thing about living in the residential colleges is that they provide the best possible way to meet Australians and to become active in campus life. Fordham students are encouraged to consider Thomas More, a residential college run by Jesuits.
Duration/Deadlines:
• Fall Semester: July – November and US Academic Year: July – June / Application Deadline: March 15
• Spring Semester: February – June and Australian Academic Year (US Calendar Year): February – November / Application Deadline: November 15
Requirements: 3.0 GPA
Program Cost Includes: Tuition, guaranteed housing (while classes are in session), overseas orientation, medical insurance, pre-departure advising, cultural excursions, and transcript. For more information: www.ifsa-butler.org or www.arcadia.edu/abroad Catalogues are available in ISAP’s Resource Rooms. Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only. It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.
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Program: University of Sydney / Arcadia or IFSA-Butler
Location: Sydney, Australia
Is this Program Right for You? Known as the “world’s friendliest city,” Sydney is set on a spectacular harbor and offers its residents warm and sunny weather mixed with a cosmopolitan and bustling atmosphere. Like any large city, Sydney has neighborhoods with vibrant, distinct personalities. Efficient public transportation can take you anywhere in the city quickly.
The University of Sydney, founded in 1850 and modeled after Oxford University, is Australia’s first university. Over the past 150 years, the University has built an international reputation for its outstanding teaching and as a centre of research excellence. As one of Australia’s most prestigious universities, the University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight of Australia’s major research intensive universities and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU).
The main University of Sydney campus is located next to the laid-back, trendy Glebe neighborhood, home to a café culture and a New Age attitude. The campus boasts beautiful gray stone buildings on grassy courtyards and has its own park. It also has convenient amenities, including a bank, bookstore, cafe, student bulletin boards, doctor’s office, hairdresser, travel agent, and much more. The Newtown neighborhood to the southwest caters to students with inexpensive restaurants and a rich mix of cultures. The campus is a short bus ride from central business district, Darling Harbour, and Circular Quay.
The Courses/Program: With more than 41,000 students and a campus in the heart of Sydney, University of Sydney is a good choice for the independent minded student. Courses with a unique Australian perspective will be available to you – whether in the arts, sciences, business, engineering, education, or other professional fields. At the University of Sydney, most students take between three and five courses for the semester and earn 15-16 semester hours ofcredit. You are free to take course across a variety of faculties, which makes it easy to fulfill major or minor course requirements while studying abroad.
At Sydney you will be required to manage your study independently as well as completing papers and final examinations. You will need to organize your time effectively so that you will have enough time to study and to complete your coursework – students are held to a high standard. You will find the skills you acquire a very positive outcome of your study abroad experience.
Housing: University of Sydney has numerous housing options for students. Students can live in residential colleges, university apartments, or in off-campus housing with other American or International students. The residential colleges offer a comfortable and supporting environment and are at the center of many social and sporting opportunities on campus. Students can also choose to live in the Sydney University Village, an on-campus apartment complex, where students are housed in multi-bedroom flats (with shared kitchen) or in studio apartments. There are also a limited number of off-campus housing options.
Duration/Deadlines:
• Fall Semester: July – November and US Academic Year: July – June / Application Deadline: March 15
• Spring Semester: February – June and Australian Academic Year (US Calendar Year): February – November / Application Deadline: November 1
Requirements:
• 3.0 GPA
Program Cost Includes: Tuition, guaranteed housing (while classes are in session), overseas orientation, medical insurance, pre-departure advising, cultural excursions, and transcript. For more information: www.ifsa-butler.org or www.arcadia.edu/abroad Catalogues are available in ISAP’s Resource Rooms. Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only. It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.
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Program: University of Sydney / CIEE
Location: Sydney, Australia
Is This Program Right For You? This program is designed for students who want to choose from a wide variety of course work taught in English, as well as gain an appreciation for the multicultural reality of a major Australian cosmopolitan city. This program is designed to give students a challenging academic experience in either an urban or suburban environment. Participants study alongside local students and become fully immersed in the social, cultural and intellectual life of this beautiful, diverse and dynamic city. CIEE’s orientation and excursion program enables students to experience the rich historic and contemporary reality of Australia’s largest city.
The University of Sydney, Australia’s first university, was established in 1850. Today, with a rich diversity of courses and a reputation for teaching and research excellence, the University attracts students and staff from around the world; its current enrollment of nearly 40,000 students includes 3,700 international students from over 70 countries. The University's central campus is in the heart of multicultural Sydney. The mix of historic and modern buildings, proximity to vibrant city life and Sydney’s spectacular harbor provides a unique learning and social environment. The University has its own excellent support services for international students, who are encouraged to participate in the University’s academic orientation and other activities throughout the semester.
The Courses/Program: The CIEE Study Center in Sydney provides students with a supportive environment in which to study in Australia and gain first-hand knowledge of Australian life and society. The program allows participants to fulfill home institution major and elective requirements in a variety of fields. The Sydney program is offered both semesters and consists of a three-day orientation, approximately 14 weeks of classes, one or two weeks of mid-semester break, a one-week study period, and a two-week final exam period.
Students enroll in three or four courses each semester. Subjects may be chosen from within students’ majors or as electives, but participants are encouraged to develop a program that supports, extends, or complements the requirements of their home institution and meets their own personal needs. Students normally enroll in at least one course with specific Australian content or one that offers a distinctive Australian perspective in their area of interest. A typical class requires two or three hours of lectures and one or two hours of tutorials or seminar classes each week. Science-based classes normally require three hours of laboratory classes per week.
Students learn through a mixture of lectures and small-group tutorials and seminars that allow them the opportunity to discuss and process what they are learning and keep pace with their fellow students. The Australian educational system is student-centered, requiring self-motivation and independent learning from students. American students need to be prepared to adapt to this learning style and realize they need to take initiative in classes that do not provide continuous assessment throughout the semester.
Housing: Housing is included in the program fee. Students attending the University of Sydney live in shared rooms in either dormitories or apartments. Students choosing the U.S. academic year program beginning in July are responsible for their own housing during the summer recess (December to mid-February). Meals are not included in the program fee and are the responsibility of the student.
Duration/Deadlines:
• Fall Semester (19 weeks): mid-July- mid-November / Application Deadline: April 1st
• Spring Semester (19 weeks): mid-February – late June / Application Deadline: November 1st
• Academic Year (50 weeks): mid-July – late June / Application Deadline: April 1st
• Calendar Year (40 weeks): mid-February – mid-November / Application Deadline: November 1st
Requirements:
• 3.0 GPA
Program Cost Includes: Tuition, housing and some meals, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, and insurance. Visa not included. For more information: www.ciee.org. Catalogues are available in ISAP’s Resource Rooms. Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only. It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.
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Program: James Cook University / Arcadia
Location: Townsville, Australia
Is this Program Right for You? The James Cook University Townsville campus is located in a natural bushland setting, eight miles from the city center. Campus facilities include several restaurants and cafés, a bar, fitness and sporting facilities, and a wealth of clubs and societies. Four hours north lies JCU’s other main campus in the vibrant city of Cairns.
Situated in the dry tropics, Townsville itself is a thriving coastal city with a population of around 160,000, making it Australia’s largest tropical city. Townsville is a stepping point for visiting the Great Barrier Reef (a two-hour boat ride away) and is only one hour from the Wet Tropic rainforests of Paluma.
The Courses / Program: JCU’s proximity to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and its relationship with industry and nearby communities enable the University to offer strong programs in marine biology, geology, environmental and rainforest science, anthropology, indigenous studies, biological sciences, tourism, and regional development. You can also find hundreds of other subject offerings at JCU. There’s also a College of Music and Visual Arts and a brand new school of medicine in Townsville.
You’ll take four courses per semester at JCU and earn 16 semester hours of credit. Most courses will be taught by a combination of lecture and tutorial, although many science courses take advantage of the surrounding environment by incorporating a fieldwork component.
Housing: Most study abroad students at the Townsville Campus choose to live in an on-campus residence hall. This arrangement offers you the chance to integrate with Australian and other international students and to participate in the many social and cultural activities available on campus. You can choose from single and double rooms at various residence halls. Most halls have a mandatory fully catered meal plan. You can, however, have a self-catered meal option at the new Rotary International where there is apartment style living with a fully equipped kitchen.
While there are no on-campus residences at the Cairns Campus, the Cairns Campus Student Lodge is close by and offers single rooms within a shared until and a meal plan. You’ll also find a swimming pool, barbeque area, and beach volleyball courts at the Student Lounge.
Duration/Deadlines:
• Fall Semester: July – November and US Academic Year: July – June / Application Deadline: March 15
• Spring Semester: February – June and Australian Academic Year (US Calendar Year): February – November / Application Deadline: November 15
Requirements: 3.0 GPA
Program Cost Includes: Tuition, guaranteed housing (while classes are in session), overseas orientation, medical insurance, pre-departure advising, cultural excursions, and transcript. For more information: www.ifsa-butler.org or www.arcadia.edu/abroad Catalogues are available in ISAP’s Resource Rooms. Please note: The information on this sheet is for reference purposes only. It is your responsibility to confirm details and deadlines.
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