AEC - Australia & New Zealand Study Abroad

  Australia

• Melbourne: 
Melbourne
• Sydney: 
Sydney
• Adelaide: 
Adelaide
• Gold Coast: 
Gold Coast
• Perth: 
Perth
• Brisbane: 
Brisbane
• Great Barrier Reef: 
Great Barrier Reef
• New South Wales: 
Wollongong,  Lismore,  Armidale,  Newcastle,  Byron Bay,  Wagga Wagga,  Albury,  Bathurst,  Albury-Woodonga,  North Ryde NSW,  Surry Hills
• Queensland: 
Toowoomba,  Townsville,  Cairns,  Yungaburra,  Queensland,  Sunshine Coast,  Fraser Island,  Port Douglas,  Atherton,  Cape Tribulation,  Gladstone,  Bundaberg
• Northern Territory: 
Alice Springs,  Darwin,  Kakadu,  Ayers Rock
• Western Australia: 
Fremantle
• Victoria: 
Geelong,  Bendigo,  Ballarat,  Latrobe
• Tasmania: 
Hobart,  Launceston,  Tasmania,  Port Arthur

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Dates: Feb-June, July-Nov, Jan-Apr, May-Aug, Sept-Dec

Description: Semester, year abroad and summer programs are offered in just about any city in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand. There is a choice of over 30 universities offering a full curriculum. (All universities that the AEC works with are accredited by their local governments and also registered as Title IV universities by the US Department of Education for the purpose of financial aid.) Students through the AEC Program have access to other opportunities such as internships in key subject areas in semi government and corporate institutions, summer/short programs, visits program to key organisations and institutions and travel programs to unique areas of cultural and historical significance. AEC programs are supported by a team of international educators at Australian/New Zealand universities and AEC study abroad coordinators in the US, Australia and NZ. These teams are managed through the AEC network in Australia, New Zealand and the US to provide a first class service for students.

Highlights:
* complete support service prior to departure for program: advising, subject selection, financial aid and credit transfer, predeparture arrangements including visa and travel
* academic study
* access to internships, summer/short courses and travel
* special on-arrival 5 night orientation program in Cairns or Sydney(this is in addition to university specific orientation)
* guaranteed housing
* group airfares (although flexibility provided for those students wanting independent travel)
* 24/7 emergency structure in place during program
* university transcript at end of program
* alumni support on return

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: US8900-US$13800

" Tuition full time study load on campus
" medical insurance
" student union and all other compulsory fees at Australian/NZ university
" 5 nights on-arrival AEC Orientation and 'Experience Australia' Excursion for students prior to start of on campus orientation.
" enrolment management by the AEC from point of application until return home
" 24/7 emergency arrangements in place in Australia/NZ
" on-going advising incl. subject selection, credit transfer arrangements and financial aid.
" housing (you will be invoiced for meal plans or you will be required to have sufficient funds for self catered meals)
" access to travel options/advice
" access to AEC group airfares
" access to AEC coordinators
" access to an optional AEC 4 week internship program at end of your semester/year abroad.
" arrival arrangements - met on arrival or arrangements in place at arrival
" assistance with visa assistance   
" continuous updates and pre-departure advising
" International Student ID Card (ISIC)
" orientation on arrival at university campus (after the AEC orientation in Cairns or Sydney)
" option to extend your stay in Australia/NZ to an additional semester abroad
" option to study in New Zealand after your Australia program or vice versa
" full access to student services available through the Australian/NZ university
" University transcript available at end of program

Experience Required: yes

You will be expected to have at least a cum 2.5 GPA and be in good standing at your home university.

This Program is open to American and European Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. - Currently scholarships available through three separate scholarship programs. Check web site.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network

AEC's Mission Statement: To provide and support students with opportunities to undertake semester/year abroad summer programs in Australia and New Zealand at affordable prices.

Year Founded: 1997