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Academics
- Study at one of Australia's oldest universities.
- Take courses on a wide range of topics.
- Learn about Australia's culture.
Academic Structure
Program type: This program is a university study program, which allows you to directly enroll in a foreign university and take classes with host country students. Instruction is in English by Australian faculty. View a six-minute online presentation to familiarize yourself with the educational context, learn about differences you will find in the classroom, and more.
Level: Lower- and upper-division classes are available. 100-level classes at the University of Melbourne tend to equal sophomore/second year in the US. Consequently, 200 and 300-level classes equal junior/senior year in the US.
Term: Fall semester, spring semester, academic year, calendar year. The Australian academic calendar begins in February and ends in November.
Prerequisites: Sophomores and above, 3.0 GPA. There may be prerequisites for specific courses.
Courseload: You will take 3-4 classes, or "subjects," for the equivalent of 12-16 US credits per semester, which is approximately 37.5-50 points at the University of Melbourne. See the University Study in Australia credit chart for more information.
Coursework
You can search for classes, or "subjects,"
in the University
of Melbourne Course & Subject Handbook.
Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future
This 1-credit online course will help you:
- process your overseas experience and apply what you learn upon your return
- understand intercultural lingo and relate it to your experience
- reflect on the multiple layers of cross-cultural experiences
- market your study abroad experience for future career goals.
For more tips on finding course information, go to Finding Course Information for Host Universities.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
Many courses have already been reviewed to meet Liberal Education requirements. Go to the Liberal Education Database to search for courses or submit ones for approval.
Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources tell you why University of Minnesota faculty think study abroad is important for a particular major, what the department wants students to think about when selecting a program, and gives helpful academic planning hints. There may also be profiles of students who studied abroad in your major.
This program appears as a special recommendation on the following Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources:
If your major is not listed above, talk to an adviser.
Last modified on August 28, 2009 |