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University of Sydney

» General Information

Location:

Sydney, Australia (population 4.5 million)

Description:

Located in Australia's largest city, the University of Sydney is considered the premiere university in Australia. With 50,000 students, 12,000 of whom are international students, the University is located near the Central Business District of downtown Sydney in a vibrant neighborhood called Glebe.  Students on this program have easy access to all that downtown Sydney has to offer, and the university specializes in cutting edge research in the natural sciences, classics, history, and Australian Studies. A Conservatorium of Music and School of Art add to the comprehensive nature of the institution.

About Sydney:
With its magnificent harbor, ocean side beaches, modern skyscrapers, and multi-cultural population, it is not hard to understand why Sydney is such a popular destination for people from around the world. While its physical beauty is impressive, the history and diversity of Sydney are equally important contributors to making it such a great place to study. Sydney was Australia's first settlement, and there are plenty of opportunities to explore this history in museums throughout the city as well as simply wandering through some of the residential neighborhoods. These neighborhoods will also provide a vivid picture of the diversity of Sydney. It's not hard to find Italian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Greek, and Lebanese neighborhoods, just to name a few of the diverse cultures that make up Australia today.

NOTE:  If your cumulative GPA is currently under a 3.0, we highly recommend that you contact Arcadia University to determine if you are eligible for this program.

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter-Spring Quarters), or Full Year

Sponsor:

The College of Global Studies (Arcadia University)

Website:

Study Abroad at the University of Sydney

Program Requirements

You will enroll in 16 US semester hours of credit per semester, which is equivalent to 22-24 units at University of Sydney.

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 Sydney 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. 

• Accomodations at Residential College at the University of Syndey,  such as St. John's College, are extremely competitive and limited. 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.
• Due to the limited availability of Residential College placements, most Arcadia students are placed in Student Apartments, located at Sydney University Village (SUV), within walking distance of the University's campus.  At SUV, students live with other Australian and international students, have their own room, and cook their own meals.
• For detailed University of Sydney 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:  $17,260
• Room & Board:  $8,470
• SAAF:  $2,355
• Transportation:  $1,735
• Books:  $430
• Personal Expenses:  $1,715
• Visa:  $550
• Total Estimated Costs:  $32,515

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: 50 students from other U.S. colleges and universities
• University of Sydney: 50,000 students

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:

1. Arcadia program application, available on the Arcadia website.
2. Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.