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Australia
Australia’s natural beauty is talked about worldwide:
beautiful beaches, deserts, rainforests
and world-class cities.
Australia is an ancient land,
geologically one of the oldest on earth.
Australia is the world’s largest island
and the only nation to occupy an entire continent.
This is a country the size of the United States,
spanning three time zones,
yet it only has 20 million people.
Curious?
If you want to know more about Australia,
consider studying at Deakin University
for a semester
or for an academic year
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Academic Program
Through this Oregon University System (OUS) program at Deakin University, you may take classes at one of the campuses located in Melbourne, Geelong, or Warrnambool. You will be enrolled in university classes with Australian students and may choose classes from their regular catalog. Deakin offers coursework in a wide range of academic areas such as liberal arts, architecture, business, education, fisheries & wildlife, marine biology, mechanical engineering and construction engineering. Please refer to their online handbook at www.deakin.edu.au/handbook to research class options.
You may study for one semester or a full academic year. Depending on how many classes you take, you should receive approximately the same amount of credit for your time in Australia as you would during the same time period in Oregon. You will be registered at your home campus in the OUS (or at an OUS partner institution) and will receive credit from that institution. You should consult with your academic advisor and OUS Campus Contact to determine how coursework done in Australia will integrate with your home university curriculum requirements.
The OUS requires that you attend the day-long pre-departure orientation that covers the academic, administrative, financial and cultural information necessary for successful participation. Upon arrival in Australia, you will participate in an orientation at Deakin University designed to make your transition into Australian university life a smooth one.
Deakin University
Deakin University is located in the state of Victoria on the southeastern tip of Australia. You may choose to study at a big university in the city or a small campus in a regional town. All campuses are in the greater Melbourne region.
Melbourne: Population 3.6 million. This city is renowned for its music and cultural festivals, quality restaurants, entertainment, sports, and beautiful parks. The campus is located in the eastern suburbs about 40 minutes from the city centre. It is a good base from which to experience city life. The campus has a modern architectural style and an enrollment of 12,000 students.
Geelong: Population 200,000. Set on Corio Bay, Geelong boasts that it has one of the nicest lifestyles in Australia. It is a one hour train ride from Melbourne and 15 minutes from the beach. The Waurn Ponds campus is seven miles from the city centre, has an enrollment of 4,000, and offers a wide variety of undergraduate coursework. The Geelong Waterfront campus is located on Corio Bay in the city centre. The School of Architecture is housed in a beautifully renovated 1893 building. Close to 1,200 students are based at Deakin’s Waterfront campus.
Warrnambool: Population 28,000. Located at the end of the Great Ocean Road, this campus offers the experience of small town life. With about 1,000 students, the Warrnambool campus is a friendly, close-knit community. This campus has strengths in marine and freshwater science, fisheries management and aquaculture.
Housing
A wide range of housing options is available at the Deakin University locations. There are on-campus residence halls at all sites. There is also off-campus housing in the area.
On-site Support
Each Deakin University campus has an Education Abroad Office that provides a range of services for Study Abroad students, including assistance with arrival, orientation, enrollment in classes, housing, visa issues, and daily life
Important Dates
Academic Calendar
Semester 1: mid February – late June
Semester 2: mid July – late Nov.
Application Deadlines (OUS)
Semester 1: October 15 (semester starts mid February)
Semester 2: February 15 (semester starts mid July)
OUS Orientations
Semester 1: November 18, 2006
(for February semester)
Semester 2: May 19, 2007
(for July semester)
Program Cost
The Oregon University System seeks to keep the Deakin program as affordable and accessible as possible. For the semester beginning in July 2007, the program fee for a resident undergraduate is $3,785 for an exchange student and $7,254 for a non-exchange student. Fees for the the semester beginning February 2008 will be set in November 2007. Non-resident students pay higher fees.
Included in the program fee are:
‡ Academic and administrative fees
‡ Orientation expenses
‡ Health and accident insurance
Room and board costs are not included in the program fee due to the wide range of housing options and costs. The program fee does not include airfare, visa expenses, your campus-based fees and personal expenses such as local transportation, textbooks, laundry, recreation (including travel), personal supplies and incidental expenses. See http://oregonabroad.ous.edu for the range of comprehensive costs.
Funding
You can finance your study abroad experience to Australia in many ways. A listing of available local and national scholarships can be found at http://oregonabroad.ous.edu in addition to links to resources on your campus. Most forms of financial aid, such as grants or loans for which you are eligible on your home campus, may be applied to the program. Veterans’ benefits may also be applied.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students in any major are encouraged to participate. To be eligible, you must meet these minimum requirements by the time you participate:
‡ overall GPA of at least 2.75
‡ 45 credit hours or more (sophomore standing)
You may obtain an application form and instructions from the international education office on your campus (see Campus Contacts) or at http://oregonabroad.ous.edu. Early application is encouraged.
Internship Option
You can earn academic credit and add a professional dimension to your time in Australia by doing an OUS IE3 Global Internship following your study abroad program.
Internships are available year round in a variety of organizations. Some sample internship positions include teaching K-12 classes to American students in Alice Springs, assisting scientists at research stations, and management activities at a guest-house specializing in eco-tourism packages. Start planning your internship before you leave for Australia!
For more information talk to your study abroad advisor or visit http://ie3global.oregonstate.edu/ie3.
OUS Campus Contacts:
Eastern Oregon University
Miki Goodall
Study Abroad, Inlow Hall 113
La Grande, OR 97850
mgoodall@eou.edu
(541) 962-3237
Oregon Institute of Technology
Mark Clark or Julianne Murray
LRC 219 (Mark) or LRC 211 (Julianne)
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
clarkm@oit.edu or murrayj@oit.edu
(541) 885-1880 (Mark) or (541) 885-1677 (Julianne)
Oregon State University and
OUS International Programs Office
Kristy Spikes
International Programs, Snell Hall 444
Corvallis, OR 97331
kristine.spikes@ous.edu
(541) 737-6467
Portland State University
Blythe Knott
International Affairs, East Hall 101
632 SW Hall, P.O. Box 751, Portland, OR 97207
blythe@pdx.edu
(503) 725-4030
Southern Oregon University
Jennifer Yockey
International Programs, Stevenson Union 321
Ashland, OR 97520
yockeyj@sou.edu
(541) 552-6336
University of Oregon
Jamie Hoag Barnett
International Programs, Oregon Hall 330
Eugene, OR 97403
barnett@uoregon.edu
(541) 346-3207
Western Oregon University
Michele V. Price
Study Abroad & International Exchanges, APS 501
Monmouth, OR 97361
studyabroad@wou.edu
(503) 838-8905
