AustraLearn and University of Canberra

  Australia

• New South Wales: 
Canberra

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: February and/or July

Description: The University of Canberra is a large, multi-disciplinary institution offering courses in over 100 disciplines ranging from architecture and design to medical laboratory science and computer engineering. Situated in the national capital of Australia, Canberra is a safe, clean, well-planned city with a population of approximately 300,000. Canberra is about 3.5 hours drive from Sydney or can be reached by regular air, coach and rail services. The University has also established the following research centers: Applied Ecology, Corporate Law and Policy Research, Cultural Heritage Research, Freshwater Ecology, Landscape Evolution and Mineral Exploration, Public Sector Management,and the National Center for Social and Economic Modeling. The University organizes social, cultural and sporting activities throughout the year to provide relief from the pressure of study and assessment. These include lunchtime or evening performances of comedy, music, films, dances etc. The University also organizes many clubs and societies gatherings.

Canberra has all the attractions of larger cities - restaurants, clubs, theaters, art galleries - but none of the traffic and pollution problems. An extensive network of cycle paths ensure cheap, safe and convenient transport. A reliable public transport system is also available. Canberra is the nearest major city to Australia's ski resorts and within a 2-3 hour drive of the New South Wales South Coast, a popular beach resort area. Both these areas are regularly serviced by coach.

Highlights: As part of the study abroad Orientation program UC organizes some great trips for their study abroad students. You could learn to surf on pristine beaches, see dolphins at home in Australian waters and go bushwalking through typical coastal wilderness at the south coast. Or you might head for the for the alpine town of Thredbo in Australia s Alps and walk to the top of the countrys highest mountain.

All students are members of the University of Canberra Union , which organizes social, cultural, faculty, hobby, and sporting activities throughout the year. Entertainment includes comedy performances, jazz and rock'n'roll bands, films, bar nights, art, café, and market 'daze.' There is an abundance of clubs and societies that you may join such as accounting, athletics, bible reading, dance, design, theatre, hockey, media, movies, netball, outdoors, scuba, skiing, swimming soccer, volleyball, rowing, surfing and waterpolo.

Cost in US$: Contact AustraLearn

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. - $275,000 in scholarships available to AustraLearn study abroad students each year. The application is provided in upon acceptance to the AustraLearn program.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

AustraLearn's Mission Statement: AustraLearn seeks to foster the development of future leaders, who, through international awareness, gain a greater respect for and understanding of the relationship which exists between North America, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific in the context of the larger global community.

Year Founded: 1989