Arcadia University: University of Wollongong

  Australia

• New South Wales: 
Wollongong

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

Description: The Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad can help you achieve an incomparable study abroad experience at the University of Wollongong, an institution situated on the forested lower slopes of Mt. Keira with views to the Pacific Ocean. Besides boasting a beautiful 200-acre campus that is set amidst lush grounds and tranquil ponds and waterfalls, the University features comprehensive subject offerings and highly personalized study environment.

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 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: A campus nestled at the base of Mt Keira in a beautiful lush-green setting is one of the qualities of the University of Wollongong that attracts so many students. Combine that with challenging academics, a strong focus on student services, and an easy commuter train journey into Sydney, and you start to see why the University of Wollongong is such a popular study abroad destination.Courses in engineering, telecommunications, and robotics combine with courses in Australian history creative writing, and contemporary indigenous issues to offer a wide array of options at this university of 13,500 students. Of course, you're not limited to these subjects. Many students at Wollongong choose courses in psychology, business, or media studies.
Outside of the courses, you'll find a campus-based learning environment with plenty of on-campus housing options. You'll also quickly discover that trips to Sydney won't be all that frequent as Wollongong offers beaches, nightlife and plenty of recreational activities.

Orientation and Cultural Programs
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.

It's almost impossible to explain in words the educational and cultural experience that study abroad can be and Arcadia is there to help you get the most out of the experience.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Inquire about specific costs.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

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.