Study Abroad at the University of Canberra

Dates | Costs | Location | Activities | Courses | Language | Eligibility
Housing and Meals | Application | Visa | Photos

The University of Canberra is located in Australia’s capital city. It has been recognized by the Australian government for its strong learning and teaching performance. It is home to state of the art facilities and near many of Canberra’s top attractions.
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Dates

Fall Application Deadline: March 12
Orientation Dates: August 5 - 9, 2013
Fall Semester: August 12 - December 6, 2013

Spring Application Deadline: October 1
Orientation Dates: January 28 - 31, 2014
SpringSemester: February 3 - June 5, 2014

Costs

Students will pay tuition and fees to UNC. They will pay all other expenses in Australia. The budget given in US dollars is an estimate and is subject to change dependent on exchange rates.
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Estimated Costs for 1 Semester

(1.04USD = 1AUD)	$US Dollars
Tuition and Fees	$3,300	Paid to UNC in USD
Study Abroad Admin Fee	$300	Paid to UNC in USD
Study Abroad Insurance	$170	Paid to UNC in USD
Australian insurance OSHC (visa requirement)	$245	Paid in AUD to OSHC
Housing, Food, Entertainment, Mobile Phone, Books and Supplies, Internet, Public Transport, Incidentals (click here for more details)	$5,738 - $12,970	USD (cost of living will vary widely depending on individual budgets)
Refundable housing deposit	$637 - $1,376	Paid in AUD (refunded at end of semester)
Australian Visa Fee	$555	Paid in USD
Round Trip Travel	$2,300	Paid to Airline in USD
TOTAL	$13,245 - $21,216	*This is an estimated range based on the lowest and highest total expected expenses. Housing costs vary greatly.

*All costs are estimated based on a five-month semester.

Location

Like Washington D.C., Canberra offers a unique range of opportunities and nationally important sites such as the Parliament House, High Court, War Memorial, National Gallery, National Museum, National Library, and the Australian Institute of Sport. Its central location between Sydney and Melbourne makes travel to Australia’s largest cities easy and affordable. Furthermore, the surrounding geography makes Canberra a dream for the outdoors enthusiast, as it lies within two hours of Australia’s largest mountain range; it is surrounded by lakes, rivers and swamps, and is within two hours of the coast.

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Activities

The University of Canberra International Office organizes a variety of seasonal trips such as learning how to surf, bicycling, rock climbing, trips to wineries and more. The University of Canberra hosts several annual events and offers many clubs and organizations for students.
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Courses

Students of any major will find relevant course work at the University of Canberra. Courses can be applied to Liberal Arts core, university electives, or towards your major. Students will enroll in 4 units at U Canberra, which will transfer back as 16 UNC credit hours.
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Language of Instruction

English

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply students must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have completed at least two semester of courses at UNC. This program is open to all majors. 4-6 exchange spots are available each semester. Students may apply for one semester or one academic year. Students will be selected for exchange based upon GPA, coursework, and essay.

Housing and Meals

The University of Canberra Village offers a wide variety of student living options, which vary greatly in cost ($3,824 - $7,320 USD per semester). Students will need to pay a refundable security deposit upon moving in. This amount ranges from $637 - $1376 USD depending on type of housing. Housing costs listed above are calculated on a 20-week period.

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Application

Students must first complete the UNC application for exchange. Applications will be evaluated and selections will be made immediately after the application deadline. If selected, the student will need to complete an additional admissions application for the University of Canberra.

Visa

Students will need to apply for a visa to study in Australia for four months. The visa process is simple and can be done online. Australia offers several visa types that may include study. We recommend students apply for the Australian Non-Award Student Visa (sub-class 575).
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Students can work for up to 20 hrs/week. Jobs are plenty in Canberra, with many students working on campus. However, there is an additional visa cost to be able to work.