Study in Australia at
The University of New
South Wales
The University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales is a dynamic institution
recognized for its achievements in research and teaching. The
main campus is situated near the coast on 85 acres of a
sloping site at Kensington, an inner south-eastern suburb of
Sydney. It is modern, urban campus with extensive sporting
and recreational facilities.
The Campus and Sydney
Sydney is the most cosmopolitan city in Australia and the
capital of the State of New South Wales. Situated on a
sparkling harbor with fabulous beaches and a sunny
Mediterranean climate, it is one the world's most
beautiful cities. Sydney is an exciting city that offers more
entertainment, shopping and sight-seeing than any other place
in Australia. The University campus is 20 minutes from the
city center and within walking distance of Coogee Beach.
Educational Program and Facilities
UNSW offers a wide range of undergraduate subjects in the
areas of liberal arts and sciences, as well as extensive
science, technology and engineering based courses. Study
abroad students take regular classes with the Australian
students in fields including Aboriginal/Australian Studies,
Architecture, Finance, Political Science, Theatre and Film
Studies, Economics, Psychology, Marketing, Fine Arts,
Education, and Marine Science to mention just a few.
Pre-approval of courses before arrival provides students with
a reliable way to insure that they will meet home campus
requirements. There are over a hundred clubs and societies on
campus, covering interests in the sporting, cultural, social,
religious, hobby and intellectual fields. Plays, concerts,
films, recitals and other cultural gatherings are frequent. An
orientation takes place at UNSW at the beginning of each
semester.
Program Periods 1998
| Session 1 | March 2 - June 12 |
| Session 2 | July 27 - November 6
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| Vacation | April 10 - April 19 |
| Vacation | September 26 - October 5
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| Study recess | June 13 - June 18 | | Study
recess | November 7 - November 12
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| Examination | June 19 - July 7 | | Examinations
| November 13 - December 1
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Accommodations
The study abroad program at UNSW provides guaranteed
accommodations at a choice of on or off campus locations.
There are over thirty properties ranging from large homes to
small apartments located in the beach-side suburbs of Randwich
and Coogee, within walking distance of the University.
Fees
Financial information and expenses per semester are
Estimated and subject to change due to fluctuations in
the exchange rate. The $7,095 program fee includes:
tuition; housing and meals; support services (including
pre-departure materials and advising); International Student
Identity Card (ISIC); SUNY transcript. The cost does not
include: cost of airfare to and from Australia; spending
money; medical/accident/travel insurance.
SUNY students pay regular SUNY tuition and college fees at
their home campuses. All other students pay tuition and all
other directly to Plattsburgh. Since SUNY students remain
officially registered at their home campuses, financial aid
for New York State students is applicable as are most other
forms of financial aid. Non-SUNY students should check with
their home campus financial aid office. Students must pay
program fees in full before departure. Fees for lodging are
paid in Australia directly to the university. Please call
or write for a current fee schedule. Out of state tuition
is $4,150 per semester.
Eligibility
SUNY and non-SUNY students with a GPA of 3.0 or better are
eligible to apply. Acceptance is based on the student's
academic standing, recommendations and the quality of the
"program of study" statement.
Application forms and deadlines
Early applications are encouraged. There is a rolling
admissions policy.
March 15 for the July semester - session 2 (in
Australia)
October 15 for the February semester - session 1(in
Australia)
Late applications will be considered only if space is
available and sufficient time remains to process the student
visa. The standard SUNY overseas academic program application
form must be used and may be obtained at any SUNY Office of
International Education.
For Further Information, please contact:
Center for International Programs and Exchanges, Plattsburgh
SUNY
133 Court Street
Plattsburgh, New York, 12901
Phone: 1-518-564-2086
Fax: 1-518-564-2112
E-mail: international@plattsburgh.edu