AustraLearn and University of New South Wales
Australia
Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Dates: Feb-June and/or July-Nov
Description:
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) is one of the leading teaching and research universities in Australia - renowned for the quality of its graduates and its commitment to new and creative approaches to education and research. Its motto - Scientia Manu et Mente ("Knowledge by Hand and Mind") - encapsulates the University's central philosophy of balancing the practical and the scholarly. UNSW graduates are highly employable and command some of the best starting salaries. The University also enjoys the reputation of Australia's leading international university with the largest on-campus enrollment of international students and over 200 sister university partnerships around the world, amongst many other international activities. The main campus of 85 acres is at Kensington, 7km southeast from Sydney's central business district. It is 20 minutes by bus from the main central railway station and 30 minutes from the harbor and ferry terminals. It is also easily accessible to the many nearby seaside suburbs and within walking distance of acres of parklands. Sydney is the largest, oldest and most beautifully situated city in Australia. Over 4 million people live in this exciting, cosmopolitan city, which offers more entertainment, shopping and sightseeing than any other place in Australia.
Highlights:
The Study Abroad Office organizes a wide variety of social activities during the semester including events such as Symphonies at the Opera House, Rappelling in the Blue Mountains, Harbor cruises, barbecues, and visits to wildlife parks, horse riding, local sporting events and theatre evenings.
Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
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Subject Areas :
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- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Asian Studies
- Astronomy/Astrophysics
- Biochemistry
- Biology (General)
- Biomedical Sciences
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Computer Science / IT
- Counseling
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering (Chemical)
- Engineering (Civil)
- Engineering (Computer)
- Engineering (Electrical)
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- Engineering (Mechanical)
- English
- English Literature
- Environmental Sci. (Atmosph.)
- Filmmaking
- Finance
- Food Science and Nutrition
- French
- Geography
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- Health Sciences
- History
- Human Res. Management
- Industrial Design
- Information Systems
- Interior Design
- International Business
- International Relations
- Kinesiology/Exercise Science
- Languages / Linguistics
- Latin American Studies
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- Marine Science
- Marketing, Ad., & PR
- Mathematics
- Music
- Nursing
- Occupational, Environ. Health
- Pharmaceuticals
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physics
- Political Science/Politics
- Psychology
- Russian & Slavic Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Theater
- Theater, Drama, Dance
- Travel / Tourism
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
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Cost in US$: Contact AustraLearn
Cost Include Description:
Program fees includes tuition for 3-4 subjects, guaranteed pre-arranged housing, AustraLearn Culture and Adventure Program on-site in Cairns, Australia, optional spring break tours, access to a transcript from our U.S. University of Record, affiliate student fee discounts, end of program workshop, university administrative fees, overseas health coverage, all pre-trip services including orientation materials, visa-processing service (excluding the visa fee), personal advising, subject selections, liaison with your home university, credit transfer assistance, financial aid services, and 24-hour assistance while abroad.
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American
and Canadian
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Other
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Participants Travel to Australia
Independently
or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Scholarships are Available. 300,000 USD in scholarships available to AustraLearn study abroad students each year. The application is provided in upon acceptance to the AustraLearn program.
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Transcript
- Written Application
Post-Program Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
AustraLearn's Mission Statement: AustraLearn seeks to foster the development of future leaders, who, through international awareness, gain a greater respect for and understanding of the relationship which exists between North America, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific in the context of the larger global community.
Year Founded: 1989
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