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Perth, Australia (IU-Administered Semester Program)
AUSTRALIA
Semester at the University of Western Australia
PERTH
- Coastal capital of Western Australia on the Indian Ocean
- City of one and half million people surrounded by spectacular natural environment
DATES
- February to June or
July to November
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
- The University of Western Australia (15,000 students, with 2,000 international students)—www.uwa.edu.au/
- Full range of university courses, including strong programs in biological sciences, economics, geology, Asian studies, anthropology, and aboriginal studies
(Check the University of
Western Australia course timetable at www.timetable.uwa.edu.au
for details.)
- All classes with Australian students
- 12-15 credits per term in four University courses
- Small-group tutorials, frequent term papers
HOUSING
- Single rooms in residential colleges
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
ELIGIBILITY
You may apply if you
- are a student at any Indiana University campus who is making
normal academic progress,
- are in at least your fourth full-time semester of college, and
- have
approximately a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Biology majors need to have completed L111, L112 and L113
(or an upper-level lab) prior to participation in the program.
Complete eligibility criteria and selection criteria are outlined within the Academic Policies and Procedures
of the Office of Overseas Study.
Selection is based on maturity, seriousness of purpose, and
appropriateness of match between program and applicant. Students on disciplinary probation during
program period are not eligible.
ESTIMATED SPRING 2008 COSTS*
Non-exchange students
- Fee paid to IU: $653
- Tuition & fees paid to University of Western Australia: $7,445
- Average room and board paid to University of Western Australia: $4,500
*will fluctuate with the exchange rate at the time of billing
Airfare, personal expenses and vacation travel additional
FINANCIAL AID
- Limited number of exchange positions for Indiana residents at reduced rate.
(To apply, complete Australia Exchange application after
you apply online for this program.)
- IU scholarships, grants and loans applicable to program costs with some
exceptions. Please
carefully check these exceptions before you commit to a program.
- Overseas Study Minority Scholarships
- Find general information about financial aid and links to additional scholarship opportunities here: www.indiana.edu/~overseas/basics/finaid.shtml.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Spring 2008: October 8, 2007
Fall 2008: February 18, 2008
IU faculty committee screens applications for final approval from UWA.
Notification of application status sent by mail within four weeks of application deadline.
How to Apply for this Program
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Last updated: March 4, 2008
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