Description

Deakin University, one of Australia's leading universities, is a diverse, six-campus institution providing a variety of settings for students to complete university level courses in a wide variety of disciplines. As a USAC student you may choose from an almost unlimited number of courses in the arts, business and law, education, health and behavioral science, or science and technology. Deakin is located in the state of Victoria, known as the Garden State, and has some of the country's most spectacular mountain and coastal areas. Melbourne, the state capitol, with its wonderful mix of Victorian architecture and a swirl of cultures, hosts numerous cultural and sports events throughout the year. While attending Deakin, you may participate in campus or community organized activities such as hiking, horse riding, sailing, skiing, or rafting; or play on sporting teams such as tennis, cricket, baseball, or soccer; or participate in the performing arts.

Highlights

At the University, activities include playing on the University sporting teams or participating in the performing arts. Local Associations offer sporting activities such as surfing, sailing, Australian Rules Football, snow skiing, golf or hiking in the bush. Victoria is known as the Garden State and has some of the country's most spectacular mountain and coastal areas. You will also be able to participate in University and community organized activities, the rich social life of Geelong, Melbourne or Warrnambool, and explore other parts of Australia.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

1 Trimester: USD 9,380; Combination of 2 Trimesters: USD 18,760; All three Timesters: USD 28,140

Program Fees Include:

* January:
- tuition and fees
- housing placement and fees
- personalized pre-departure advising
- textbooks
- immigration visa assistance
- parental support and advisement
- financial aid/scholarship advising and assistance
- transcript assistance
- USAC health insurance
- on-site support from Deakin University
- airport transfers from/to Tullamarine Airport Melbourne and Geelong
- arrival welcome dinner
- Two-day Learn to Surf and Great Ocean Road trip including activities, transport, food and accommodation
- train travel to and from Melbourne city
- Melbourne city and museum tours

* Semester/Year:
- tuition and fees
- housing assistance
- personalized pre-departure advising
- immigration visa assistance
- parental support and advisement
- financial aid/scholarship advising and assistance
- transcript assistance
- mandatory Australian student health insurance (OSHC)
- three-day beach orientation by Deakin University
- on-going support from Deakin University
- pre-arranged airport pick-up by Deakin University

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Requirements vary. Please contact USAC.

Typically The Application Process Time is

One week

University Studies Abroad Consortium's Mission Statement

We are a nonprofit consortium of 33 U.S. universities offering quality study abroad programs for the past 30 years. USAC helps arrange everything for students like housing, internships, field study courses and more; from the point you apply, to your arrival and stay, to your transcript upon return, USAC will be there for you. The mission of the University Studies Abroad Consortium is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, experiences and attitudes to prepare them for the global society of the 21st century. We believe study abroad is the most effective way to accomplish these goals.

Year Founded

1982