Semester Abroad in Australia
Programs
Students can choose to study at:
- James Cook University: Townsville Campus, Cairns Campus
- The coastal cities of Cairns and Townsville provide modern sporting, cultural, entertainment and shopping facilities and a relaxed lifestyle. Both are located close to the Great Barrier Reef, in tropical North Queensland.
- Northern Queensland makes the perfect base for outdoor recreational activities including rainforest hiking, mountain biking and snorkelling and scuba diving on the reef.
- The Townsville Campus has around 13,000 students, while Cairnes has over 4,000 students.
- Both campuses boast a variety of field trips, student clubs and support associations.
- Deakin University : Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Geelong Waterfront Campus, Warrnambool Campus
- All of Deakin's campuses are located in region of Victoria, in south-eastern Australia. Victoria has welcomed people from around the world. Some of the world's best beaches make Victoria the ultimate study and travel destination
- The Deakin Welcome Program allows study abroad students to join Australian students for a three day excursion and explore the area. The welcome program could include surfing lessons, lawn bowling, AFL games and more.
- The Melbourne Burwood Campus, as well as the Geelong campuses are between one to one and a half hours away from downtown Melbourne. The Warnambool campus is approximately three hours away.
- The Melbourne and Geelong campuses are the largest campuses, with the most amenities, while the Warnambool campus is set in a quintessential Australian beach-side town and features specialist studies in aquaculture and marine biology.
Academics
- The language of instruction at both institutions is English and Linfield students are able to enroll in courses in a variety of topics.
- James Cooks Academics
- Deakin Academics
Dates
- The academic year in Australia is the reverse of the USA. Available both spring and fall terms:
- Early February to mid-June or
- Early July to mid-November
Additional Requirements and Recommendations
- Required minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- It is highly recommended that students take TCCA 230 (Intercultural Communication: Global Perspectives).
Housing
- With many options, with or without meal plans, students apply for accommodation online and arrange payment with the University directly.
Cost
Other Information
- Program Brochure
- Information Booklet (PDF) - on safety, suggested spending budget, students guide, and more
- Student Blogs