Arcadia University: University of Western Australia

  Australia

• Perth: 
Perth

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

Description: A vibrant intercollegiate lifestyle on a strikingly beautiful riverside campus is one way to describe the experience you can expect at the University of Western Australia (UWA). With modern and high tech classrooms, courses specializing in subjects like geology, natural resource management, botany, anthropology, history and English, and a campus situated only minutes from downtown Perth and from the beaches on the Indian Ocean, UWA offers so many of the characteristics that attract students to studying in Australia.Part of studying in Western Australia is taking advantage of the natural surroundings. Many courses in the natural sciences involve field work components providing you with an opportunity to see Australia and interact with your fellow students. Subjects like anthropology take advantage of the history and multicultural nature of Australia.

The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University can help you achieve an incomparable study abroad experience at the University of Western Australia (UWA), an institution that sits on one of the most striking campuses in all of Australia, in a multicultural, riverside city that is endowed with beautiful beaches and parks, and captivating galleries, museums, and historical landmarks. You'll find a comprehensive range of subject offerings in agriculture, humanities, business and economics, education, law, engineering and mathematical sciences, medicine, and science.

Credits
Courses may be selected among various departments. You will earn the following hours of credit.
* Fall, spring and summer semester: 14-16 credits.
* Academic year: 32 credits.

Admission Requirements
GPA Requirements: 3.0 or better 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 UWA, 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.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Inquire about specific costs.

Experience Required: no

The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University's Mission Statement: The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University advances the University's mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.