Australia » Introduction

Welcome to Australia!

Australia’s natural beauty is talked about worldwide with its beautiful beaches, deserts, rainforests, and world-class cities. Australia is an ancient land, geologically one of the oldest on earth. The world’s largest island and the only nation to occupy an entire continent, Australia is the size of the United States, yet has only 20 million people.

Deakin University

Deakin University is located in the state of Victoria on the southeastern tip of Australia. You may choose between campuses in three different cities: Melbourne, a large city renowned for its festivals, restaurants, entertainment, sports, and parks; Geelong, a medium-sized city about 15 minutes from the beach; and Warrnambool, a small town with a friendly, close-knit community.

James Cook University

The James Cook University campus cities of Cairns and Townsville are located in tropical northern Queensland. This remarkable region is filled with activities and attractions to explore.  Townsville, a thriving coastal city, is a stepping off point for visiting the Great Barrier Reef and is only an hour from tropical rainforests.  Cairns, a major tourist destination, has a young, cosmopolitan atmosphere and offers access to many attractions including scuba diving and snorkeling.

Campus Contacts

Click on the name of your University for contact information.

* Also serves as the program Coordinator/Assistant.

Additional Resources

• Deakin Program Handbook
• James Cook Program Handbook
• Australia Slideshow
• Australia Facebook

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