Arcadia University: Monash University

  Australia

• Melbourne: 
Melbourne

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: July-Nov., Feb.-June

Description: Monash University typifies a modern Australian university. It's large, with more than 40,000 students. It's international, with campuses on three continents and a lot of international students. And it's comprehensive, with thousands of courses offered in any subject area you can imagine. With two locations in Melbourne you'll also have all the activities that Australia's second largest city offers at your doorstep. If you are looking for a study abroad environment that is similar to a large suburban research university experience, then Monashs campuses in and around Melbourne may be for you.

A world-class business program, strong programs in Australian and Asian studies, and modern laboratories for students interested in engineering and the sciences are just a few of the academic reasons to consider Monash. A particularly strong department of Communications offers an opportunity to focus on new media as well as virtual cultures and youth media.

Students looking for a more intimate campus setting should consider Monashs Gippsland campus, located over 100 miles from Melbourne. Gippsland offers excellent student support and the campus is highly integrated, offering multiple opportunities for students to meet Australian students both in the on-campus apartments (where Arcadia program students live with local students) and in class. Golf enthusiasts will also be interested to know that Gippsland has its very own golf course!

The Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad can help you achieve an incomparable study abroad experience at Monash University, an institution that will inspire your academic and personal growth through its world-renowned instructors and innovative teaching methods. You'll find a wide array of courses in the arts, engineering, design, sciences, law, and medicine.

Credits
Courses may be selected among various departments. You will earn the following hours of credit.
* Fall and spring semester: 16 credits.
* Academic year: 32 credits.

Admission Requirements
GPA Requirements: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation, and an advisor's form before your application will be considered.

Highlights: An Arcadia program isn't just about enrolling you in an overseas institution however. It's about all of the services we provide. Before you go, you can contact our program manager for advice on the application process, choosing courses, or simply what you should pack. Once you arrive, our Australia staff will lead an orientation program along the Mornington Peninsula and in Melbourne that will introduce you to the culture, history and politics of Australia as well as preparing you for the academic challenges of studying in a different educational system. During the semester, Arcadia's staff will plan excursions and activities designed to expand your understanding of Australian culture and help you integrate into university life.

During your studies at Monash, you'll become a fully enrolled member of the student body and have the opportunity to experience Australian higher education and student life first-hand.

Cost in US$: Inquire about specific costs.

Experience Required: no