Description

Dickinson College's Program in Australia is located in Brisbane, a sub-tropical city of approximately 1.6 million people situated along the east coast of Australia. Known for its relaxed life style, educated and multiethnic work force, and extensive cultural opportunities, Brisbane has been named "Australia's Most Livable City." The state of Queensland is climatically and geologically diverse. It is home to a portion of Australia's famed outback, the Great Barrier Reef, world-class beaches and the Daintree Rainforest - the oldest rainforest in the world.

* Academics
Dickinson's partner university, The University of Queensland (UQ), is home to 33,000 undergraduate and graduate students studying in 400 different majors and programs. The university offers more than 5,500 courses annually, ensuring that Dickinson and other U.S. college and university students from a broad spectrum of disciplines will find coursework to enhance their academic pursuits. Each year more than 3,800 international students from more than 80 countries join the student body at UQ in pursuit of higher education.

UQ is well known for its science programs and is one of eight Australian universities designated as a research institution by the national government. It is noted for both excellent teaching and research, particularly in laboratory and field-based courses. The program at UQ complements Dickinson's curriculum by extending the range and variety of courses available within a major, while fostering greater international awareness and understanding through formal study and informal interaction.

The Dickinson College program at the University of Queensland was designed to provide students studying biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, geology, mathematics, physics and psychology with the opportunity to expand their understanding of those major disciplines through international study. Although the principle focus is to provide a study abroad option for science majors, the program also offers opportunities for qualified non-science majors. UQ is known for its course offerings in business, economics and sociology, as well as health and environmental studies.

Dickinson in Australia is designed as a semester-long program. On occasion, students study at UQ for a full year. Students enroll in a total of four courses at UQ. The typical student takes two courses in his/her major, one course in Australian culture and/or history, and one course as an elective in an area of personal interest. While the program does not have a required core course, students must enroll in at least one course with a content focus on Australian culture and/or history.

Qualified students from non-science majors are invited to apply. Each semester, several spaces on the UQ program are designated for non-science majors. Additional non-science applicants are admitted on a space-available basis.

Examples of courses that fulfill the Australian culture and/or history requirement:
* Aboriginal Women
* Origins of Australia
* Race and Ethnic Relations in Australia
* Contemporary Australian Foreign Policy
* Research with Indigenous People
* Critical Social Issues in Australian Society
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives

* Housing
There are 10 residential colleges on the UQ campus. Each college has its own activities and traditions. Living in a college allows Dickinson students to interact with Australian students and experience academic life from their perspective. The colleges sponsor their own sporting and cultural events, have their own cafeterias and computer centers, and provide a community-based learning environment. Dickinson currently places students at Cromwell College, Emmanuel College, International House, King's College and Women's College. Each college houses approximately 250 students in three or four small dorms arranged around a central quadrangle.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

Program Fee Includes:

* tuition and fees
* room and board
* pre-departure and on-site orientations
* required Australian government-issued health insurance
* academic excursions run by the Dickinson College program
* fee for one excursion associated with a single credit-bearing course

The program fee does not include primary health insurance, airfare, passport, visa, immunizations, optional travel, personal expenses, meals and housing during vacations, books or supplies.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living

Scholarships are Available

Scholarships and Financial Aid available for Dickinson students only.