University of Melbourne
Northwestern Requirements
- Students on this program must live in residential colleges with Australian students. Northwestern students report that this is one of the best ways to meet Australians and learn about Australian culture.
- NU students will not receive any kind of NU credit 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.
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 in the University of Melbourne facilitated by Arcadia University.Additional Information
About the Terms of Study:- This program follows the Australian calendar.
- 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.
About Melbourne:
Melbourne is internationally recognized for all of the great cultural and sporting events it has to offer. Whether it's the Australian Ballet, Opera Australia, an Aussie Rules Football Match, or the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, there is plenty going on at all times of year. Melbourne is also known for its unique neighborhoods from the inner-city areas like Carlton with Lygon Street where Melbourne's café culture was born, to St Kilda Beach, with its secondhand shops and funky cafes.
Housing
On-campus residential colleges with Australian students.- 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.
Program Costs
Fall 2009: $25,180
- This includes the estimated cost of tuition, room, board, books, transportation, personal expenses and SAAF. The sample costs provided are for the fall term; for other terms and for the most current cost, contact the sponsoring organization.
Approximate Program Size
- Arcadia's program: 50-80 students, depending on the term
- University of Melbourne: 31,000 students
Application Requirements
Prior to receiving an application, all Northwestern students must complete the following steps:- Complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard. Call 847-467-6400 or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and netID) to register for this quiz.
- After receiving a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application it is not available online.
- Arcadia program application, available on the Arcadia-Melbourne web site.
- Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
