University of Melbourne
Northwestern Requirements
NU students cannot receive credit at Northwestern for the following courses offered by the Faculty of Education at the University of Melbourne--both special courses taught just for study abroad students:
- Students interested in the course "Education in Natural Landscapes" should consider enrolling instead in "Exploring Central Australia," a course taught by the Australia Centre in the Faculty of Arts for which students may receive Northwestern credit.
- "School Experience - International" is a course that involves a teaching practicum in a local school. Northwestern students may not enroll in this course as part of their regular course load.
Program Requirements
You will enroll in 16 US semester hours of credit per semester, which is equivalent to 44-50 units at the University of Melbourne.Academic Specialties
Australian Studies, English, sciences (biology, chemistry, physics), engineering (civil, environmental, geomatics, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing), mathematics, education, political science, history, psychology, gender studies, classics, media/communications, philosophy, and foreign languages.Course Type
Direct enrollment at the University of Melbourne facilitated by Arcadia University.Additional Information
This program follows the Australian calendar; therefore, the terms of study are as follows:- Fall Semester program begins in early July and ends in November.
- Spring Semester program begins in early February and ends in late June.
- Full Year is either February through November (the Australian academic year) or early July through late June (the U.S. academic year). Students can choose either option.
Housing
On-campus Residential Colleges with Australian students or Student Apartments with other international students.
- Accommodations in Residential Colleges at the University of Melbourne, such as University College and Ormond College, are extremely limited and competitive. The Residential Colleges in Australia are not similar to a U.S. dorm; rather, they are small living communities geared toward increasing student involvement in overall campus life. Students applying to live in residential colleges should do so with the goal of becoming a part of the residential college community, as social involvement is key to a successful semester and is expected of all residents. Though University of Melbourne's Residential Colleges are considered on-campus, students should expect a 15-20 minute walk to campus.
- Given the competitive nature of Residential College placements, most Arcadia students live in self-catered Student Apartments at RMIT Village and College Square Lygon.
- For detailed University of Melbourne housing descriptions, visit Arcadia's website.
Program Costs
Estimated Costs: Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.
- Tuition: $17,250
- Room & Board: $7,430
- SAAF: $2,355
- Transportation: $1,250
- Books: $430
- Personal Expenses: $1,645
- Total Estimated Costs: $30,360
Additional Information:
- Billing Arrangements: Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
- Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet: Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.
For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.
Approximate Program Size
- Arcadia's program: approximately 50 students from other U.S. colleges and universities
- University of Melbourne: 31,000 students
Application Requirements
Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:- Arcadia program application, available on the Arcadia website.
- Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
