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 in the University of Sydney 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 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.
For a student perspective on studying in Australia and useful information about the country, click here.
Housing
On-campus residential colleges with Australian students or Student Apartments with other international students.
- Northwestern highly recommends that you select on-campus residential college housing, as Northwestern students report that this is one of the best ways to meet Australians. Note that housing in residential colleges is extremely limited - submit your Housing Preference Form to Arcadia early so you have the best chance of being considered.
- 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
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: 50-80 students, depending on the term
- University of Sydney: 40,000 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.
