Description

Study in an idyllic, affordable Australian city! On Semester in Newcastle, you'll get to study at an excellent university, live in a coastal city, and experience the true Aussie lifestyle. The University of Newcastle is well recognized internationally for both its academic excellence and its stunning, ecologically sustainable campus. On Semester in Newcastle, you'll get:

* Low-cost program in an affordable city - Semester in Newcastle is the most affordable study abroad program in Australia, and Newcastle is one of the most affordable cities in Australia. With the money you save, you'll just have to travel more!

* Stunning bushland campus - Imagine walking to class on a cobblestone path that winds through lush low-growth forest, or past beautiful gardens with exotic flora and fauna. That barely scratches the surface of what makes this campus unique.

* A true Australian University - Through the University's active student union and numerous social and sports clubs, you'll meet tons of Aussie students and get right into the groove of a true Australian education experience.

* Breadth of academics - From Digital Arts and Alchemy to Water Engineering and Australian Flora, you'll find not only the expected courses in your major but also some you wouldn't find anywhere else.

* 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

* CIS Culture and Adventure Program
* Lower cost of living than most other Australian cities = more money for travel
* 6,000 international students from more than 80 countries
* Great location: 20 minutes to the beach, 2.5 hours to Sydney
* The University is ranked in the top 100 Universities in the world for engineering/technology and computer sciences
* Real ease of meeting local Australian students
* Meal plan available
* Both on- and off-campus housing options
* Extensive sports facilities on campus

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 (apartments or residence halls)
* Medical and accident insurance
* CISabroad support services before, during, and after the program
* Academic advising
* Financial aid counseling
* Assistance with travel arrangements
* Predeparture orientation
* Airport pickup
* University of Newcastle orientation
* On-site support
* University of Newcastle official transcript
* Carbon offset of travel

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• 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