Description

Study in one of the most livable cities in the world at one of the top universities in Australia, La Trobe. On Semester in Melbourne, you will get the best of all worlds: suburban living with an amazing city outside your door and exceptional academics with experiential learning opportunities. You will experience:

* The cultural capital of Australia - Melbourne is the birthplace of Australian film and impressionistic art, and is home to many concerts of traditional and contemporary Australian music.

* Exceptional academics - La Trobe University is one of the top universities in Australia and was named one of the top 150 universities in the world by the UK Times.

* Science courses with fieldwork - Interested in getting some hands-on field experience while studying? Semester in Melbourne offers some courses that do just that.

* Vibrant campus community - You'll be living on campus, and you'll see that each residence hall has its own personality and culture. It's easy to really get involved in and acclimated to your new home.

* CISabroad Culture and Adventure Program - When you arrive in Australia, we'll give you a stellar orientation to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.

Highlights

* CISabroad Culture and Adventure Program
* Large, diverse student body
* Vibrant campus community with highly active residence halls
* Fieldwork, internship, and volunteer opportunities
* Live in a suburban setting with easy access to central Melbourne
* Robust academic offerings from liberal arts to education, applied sciences to media studies
* Single dorm rooms
* Extensive sports facilities on campus
* Access to a phenomenal fitness club at a discounted student rate

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please contact CISabroad

Program Fees Include:

* CISabroad Culture and Adventure Program
* Full-time tuition and fees
* Housing (residence halls)
* Medical and accident insurance
* Academic advising
* Financial aid counseling
* CISabroad support services before, during, and after the program
* Assistance with travel arrangements
* Predeparture orientation
* Airport pickup
* La Trobe University orientation
* On-site support
* On-campus internet access
* Student Guild fees
* La Trobe University official transcript
* Carbon offset of travel

Experience Required

no

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Scholarships are Available

Grants (Automatically Awarded): * CISabroad Early Bird Grant: You will automatically receive USD 100 off if you apply by Sep 23rd for a spring semester program or December 31st for a fall semester program! * CISabroad CPA (Cooperating Partner Alliance) Grant: Automatically receive USD 250 off a semester program or USD 100 off a summer or short-term program if your school is an affiliate. Please check list at CISabroad website. * CISabroad Bring a Friend Grant: You and your friend receive USD 250 for a semester program or USD 100 for a summer, short-term or internship program. * CISabroad Go Again Grant: Got the travel bug and want to go again on another CISabroad program? Get USD 250 off a semester or USD 100 off a summer program. *CISabroad Diversity Abroad Grant, CIS Gilman Grant, CIS Golden Key Grant: If you receive a Diversity Abroad scholarship, Gilman Grant, or Golden Key Award for your CISabroad program, we'll give you an additional $500 grant, just to say congrats! For all of the following scholarships, Please be sure to fill out the CIS scholarship application form by May 1 for a fall program, November 1 for a Spring Program, or May 1 For a summer program. Please visit CISabroad website. * CISabroad Leadership Scholarship: Receive USD 250- USD 500 off a semester program or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program * CISabroad Photo Journalist Scholarship Receive USD 100 off plus a digital camera for semester or summer program * CISabroad Correspondent Scholarship (semester programs only) Receive USD 500-USD 1,000 off for blogging regularly about your experience overseas * CISabroad Green Scholarship Receive USD 250-USD 500 off a semester or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program for volunteering in an eco-friendly capacity and presenting on your experience while back home Please check CISabroad website for a more up to date info.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

CISabroad's Mission Statement

To provide innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens.

Year Founded

2000