AustraLearn and Monash University

  Australia

• Melbourne: 
Melbourne

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: Feb-June and/or July-Nov

Description: Monash University is committed to quality teaching, learning, and research in an innovative and international environment. Since its first student intake in 1961, Monash has grown into a diverse and energetic institution, with six campuses in and around the city of Melbourne.Studying Abroad at Monash University gives you an internationally recognized experience that opens doors across the globe.

As one of Australia's leading Group of Eight universities, Monash is recognized for its excellence in research, scholarship, and teaching. Monash is known as a vibrant and energetic place of learning, enriched by a dynamic and diverse group of students from over 100 countries. As a Study Abroad student, you will have access to the highest quality academic programs and a wide choice of subjects from our 10 faculties. You can also add value to your degree by studying some uniquely Australian subjects.

Highlights: The university has a rich and vibrant student lifestyle that ensures your Monash experience goes well beyond the classroom.

- More than 180 student clubs, societies, and associations covering cultural, gender, religious, political, theatrical, ethnic, faculty, and social interests exist to enrich your experience as a Monash student.
- Recreational facilities include fully equipped gymnasiums, swimming pools, saunas, sports ovals, art galleries, and performing arts venues.
- Monash has sports clubs for activities such as skydiving, windsurfing, water-skiing, and hang-gliding, as well as competitive sports, like squash, basketball, hockey, badminton, and table tennis.

Monash University also offers the Exchange Club, which is a student-run club that encourages students from all campuses to join and be involved in its activities. It provides a social forum for students interested in studying abroad, Australian students who have returned from studying abroad and current visiting students at Monash University . Activities conducted by the Exchange Club include a welcome BBQ for all visiting students during the Monash Abroad orientation, a weekend trip, trivia night, and various other social activities throughout semester.

Cost in US$: Contact AustraLearn

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. - $275,000 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 Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• 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