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Location:
Sydney - Australia
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Language of Instruction: English
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
The University of Sydney is the oldest and most prestigious university in Australia with an international reputation for excellence. Its main campus is located in a prime area of the city with access to the spectacular harbor and beaches, beautiful botanical gardens and parks, museums, cinemas, and theaters. Participants have the opportunity to enroll in regular university classes at the University of Sydney. Prior to departure, participants select three courses available to study abroad students at the University of Sydney. All instruction is by the University of Sydney faculty. The academic year consists of two 15-week semesters. Typically, the semesters run from mid-February through June (spring semester) and mid-July through November (fall semester). Fields of study include area studies, liberal arts, and social sciences.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Participants in the SUNY Brockport/University of Sydney (Australia) Program must undertake a full-time study load (or course load). A normal full-time load falls between 22 and 24 units per semester. The minimum full-time load is 18 units. Students are not permitted to enroll in more than 24 units per semester. Typically, one course is either 6 or 8 credit units in weight.
Eligibility
Admission Requirements:
A prospective participant should have:
Second semester sophomore or junior standing by the start of the program.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
A GPA of 3.25 in an appropriate major.
The demonstrated ability to do upper-division work in the subjects chosen.
Housing/Accommodation
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Dormitory
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Apartment / Flat
Program Costs
Fees for the Brockport University of Sydney Program
Fall 2005 Semester: $16,350
Spring 2006 Semester: $16,850
Costs
Include: INCLUDES:
TUITION (at SUNY and at the University of Sydney in most Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences programs*),
HOUSING** (single accommodation in self-catered University of Sydney owned student housing),
The acceptance deposit,
Pre-departure orientation materials, advisement and counseling,
On-site orientation upon arrival at the University of Sydney,
The International Student Identity Card, and
Brockport's Value-Added Services.
Financial Aid
Yes.
Dates
Application Deadlines:
For Fall Semester: 12 April
For Spring Semester: 1 November
For Full Academic Year: 12 April
2005-2006 Term Dates: Semester Start End
Fall 2005 5 July 2005 21 November 2005
Spring 2006 early February 2006 late June 2006
Full Year 2005-2006 5 July 2005 late June 2006
Contact
SUNY Brockport College
Office of International Education
350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, NY 14420
Tel:
(800)-298-SUNY (7869)
Fax:
(585) 637-3218
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