Semester in Australia

  Australia

• Sydney: 
Sydney

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: Spring: 18 February - 30 June & Fall: 29 July - 4 December

Description: Sprawling over lush bushland in the suburb of North Ryde, Macquarie University is an innovative and modern institution. Macquarie offers over 150 degree programs to more than 29,000 students, including 6,000 international students from more than 80 countries. More than 150 student clubs and societies make it easy to meet new friends. Whether you prefer country clubs; drama and film; IT; marketing and business; or outdoor interest groups, there is something for everyone. The assortment of activities on-campus is supported by Macquarie's state of the art facilities, including: Art studios and galleries, computer center, wildlife park, golf driving range, gym, health and counseling, library, Lighthouse Theater, observatory, Parkland Lake, religious places of worship, and sculpture Park (Australia's largest), to name a few.

Highlights:
- Located in the vibrant city of Sydney
- Housing adjacent to campus
- Join a club on-campus
- Earn up to 18 hours of U.S. credit
- On-campus recreation facilities
- Extensive student support services
- Academic internships available

"Australians are the nicest people. When I arrived, I immediately felt a sense of friendship with the locals. This definitely ranks a 10 among my college experiences!" - Russell Peters

Housing
Shared accommodations are self-catered and include a furnished living room, kitchen and bathroom. Items such as towels, hairdryers, clocks, etc. should be purchased upon arrival. In-room internet is available for a small monthly fee.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: $14,575 *subject to change at any time due to the currency exchange

Not Included: Airfare, textbooks, meals, visa expenses, personal expenses, health coverage (OSHC)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

International Education Programs at Jacksonville University's Mission Statement: International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes global experiences by engaging students and faculty in study, internship and volunteer programs that will expose them to other countries, cultures, languages and people. International Education Programs (IEP) at Jacksonville University promotes cultural immersion through challenging study programs, relevant internship placements, and life-changing service learning opportunities in 19 different countries around the world. Our number one priority is to consistently offer the support services and resources that enable participants to immerse in the local culture, contribute to the local community, and learn more about themselves and the world through their travel experiences. IEP programs cater to individual needs based on desired length of stay, language competency, location, and academic discipline.

Year Founded: 2000