Melbourne, Australia (population 3.5 million)

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter-Spring Quarters), or Full Year.  Be aware that this program follows the Australian calendar, which means the Fall Semester program begins in early July and ends in November.  The Spring Semester program begins in early February and ends in late June.  Students intending to enroll in the full academic year abroad have two options: either enroll February through November (the Australian academic year), or enroll early July through late June (the U.S. academic year).

Northwestern Requirements for this program:

1. Northwestern students on this program are required to 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.
2. 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:
   • "Education in Natural Landscapes." Students interested in the content of this course 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.” This 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.

Arcadia Program Requirements: None

Located in Australia's second largest city, the University of Melbourne is situated near the heart of downtown Melbourne and is within walking distance of hundreds of cafes and restaurants.  The University of Melbourne is one of Australia's top five institutions, with more than 30,000 students and nearly 2,000 teaching staff provide ample opportunity to develop new friendships and become integrated in Australian academic and student life. 

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 second-hand shops and funky cafes.

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, foreign languages

Direct enrollment in the University of Melbourne facilitated by Arcadia University

Students who may be interested in a summer study abroad session at the University of Melbourne should check the page, "Choosing a Non-Northwestern Summer Study Abroad Program." Please note that this summer session is run directly through the University of Melbourne, not through Arcadia University. Interested students should contact Dana Bumpus in the Study Abroad Office for more information on applying to this summer session in addition to a fall or full year study abroad in Australia.

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.

University of Melbourne:  31,000
Arcadia’s program:  50-80 students depending on the term

1. All study abroad students must complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard.  Call (847-467-6400) or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and net ID) to be registered for this quiz.
2. After completing the 101 Quiz with 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 is not available online.
3. Students must complete the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad by the specified deadline.
4. In addition, Arcadia requires students to complete an Arcadia Program Application.  This application (and specified deadline) can be found on the Arcadia-Melbourne web site.

University of Melbourne
Newspaper: The Herald Sun
Lonely Planet Guide – Melbourne

University of Sydney (Australia)
University of Queensland (Australia)
University of New South Wales (Australia)
University of Otago (New Zealand)
Victoria University of Wellington (New Zealand)