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Arcadia Abroad - University of Wollongong

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Program Overview

Imagine studying on an 83-acre campus nestled between beautiful bushland at the foot of Mt. Kiera and the stunning coastline, yet only an hour south of Sydney? The University of Wollongong is perfect if you want to live in a quieter, more intimate, and affordable community that’s popular with study abroad students who love the outdoors, yet still have access to Sydney’s events, culture, and nightlife. This diverse and multicultural university offers comprehensive course offerings, from robotics to creative writing and indigenous studies, and a highly personalized student environment. It is also well known for engineering and materials sciences. Of course, you're not limited to these subjects. Many students at Wollongong choose classes in psychology, business, or media studies. Its Student Support Services will help you settle in and make friends easily in this very welcoming and social campus.

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Program Highlights

Live in student housing ranging from flexi-catered apartments just off campus to self-catered facilities on campus.
Take courses in developmental and social psychology, cognition, and perception, which tend to match with prerequisites in most psychology curricula in US higher education.
Stay in a city surrounded by a national park and 17 patrolled beaches – the perfect environment for an amazing range of recreational activities.
Get from campus to the city, your new home, or the beach all that much easier—thanks to a free bus service to/from/around the university.
Access both the buzz of Sydney and the quieter, more intimate vibe of Wollongong.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Tuition & Fees
Some Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Transcript Fees
Academic Credit

Quick Details

Location
Wollongong, Australia
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Availability
Year(s) Offered:2026, 2027, 2028
Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year
Age Requirement18-30
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Accounting
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Communications
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science & IT
  • Creative Writing
  • Culture
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electrical Engineering
  • English
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Food Science
  • French
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Journalism & Broadcasting
  • Liberal Arts
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Public Management
  • Social Policy
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Technology
  • Theater
  • Women's Studies
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian
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Updated Dec 18, 2025

Program Details

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Locations

  • Wollongong, Australia

Fields & Subjects

  • Accounting
  • Art & Fine Arts
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Computer Science & IT
  • Creative Writing
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • English
  • Food Science
  • French
  • History
  • Liberal Arts
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Journalism & Broadcasting
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Theater
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science & Politics
  • Psychology
  • Public Management
  • Spanish
  • Technology
  • Women's Studies
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Social Policy
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Humanities
  • Public Health
  • Culture

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028
  • Terms Available: Fall, Spring, Academic Year

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • Canadian
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: English
  • Education: University Freshman (1st Year)
  • Education: University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • Education: University Junior (3rd Year)
  • Education: University Senior (4th Year)
  • Education: University 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory

Application Procedures

  • Transcript
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-30

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Academics
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Health & Safety
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kmaroney986May 2012

More than I could have ever dreamed of in an Australian Experience!

Everything about The University of Wollongong is great....gorgeous campus, gorgeous beaches, nicest people, great classes! I could go on for days. I have dreamed of coming to Australia since I was about 7, and this experience is better than anything I could have imagined. I live on campus in Kooloobong, and the people here are really like a tiny family, right from the start they took us in and made us feel at home. The city of Wollongong is great too, tons of good night life, shops, food and beaches. I really cant stop saying good things about this place! Health and Safety: We got notified if there was any issue with safety rather quickly....and I never felt unsafe

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