Semester in Sydney

Program Information

Dazzling Sydney, top-notch academics, and kangaroos await! Spend the semester immersed in Australian history and culture while gaining practical, hands–on knowledge through both coursework and extracurricular activities.

Picture yourself spending the semester Down Under, in the largest city in Australia. As a study abroad student, you‘ll immerse yourself in all that Sydney has to offer while studying at Macquarie University. A wide variety of innovative classes and an activity-packed Student Union and Sports Association means you’ll find your fit.

Historic Sydney – Take a bike ride across the Harbor Bridge, walk in the botanical gardens, and watch the sun set behind the iconic Sydney Opera house.

Internships for credit – Is international work experience part of your study abroad agenda? Sign up for the internship course, and the International Office will find a great fit for you.

Exciting extracurricular options – From the Global Leadership Program (where you’ll hear interesting speakers and attend cultural workshops) to Ultimate Frisbee and touch footy, you’ll never want for something to do.

Highlights and Excursions

  • Culture and Adventure Orientation
  • Red kangaroos on campus!
  • Exceptional academics
  • Ideally located for travel south to Melbourne or north to the Gold Coast and Brisbane
  • Large, diverse student body of 32,000
  • Great extracurricular options, including the Global Leadership Program and the Study Abroad Certificate Program
  • Optional semester internship

Housing

  • Off-campus apartments, w/ shared bedroom, fully furnished living room and fully equipped kitchen

Curriculum

Courses include anthropology, business, earth sciences, education, linguistics, media studies, psychology, and so much more.

For a complete list of course offerings, please click here.

Campus Setting

Suburban

Average Course Load

3-4 courses (12-15 US credits)

GPA Requirement

2.5/4.0

Language of Instruction

English

Program Dates

Spring 2012:

Orientation: February 6

Classes End: June 25

Fall 2012:

Orientation: July 16

Classes End: December 6

Cost

$16,790*

*Cost may change at any time due to the current exchange rates.

Included

  • Culture and Adventure Orientation
  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Pre-departure and onsite orientation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Medical & accident insurance
  • Student Union fees

How to Apply

  • Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
  • Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
  • Send an official transcript from your home institution to the address below.

 

Send the above materials to:

International Education Programs
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Gooding 105
Jacksonville, Florida 32211

Past Students

"The academic supervisors in Sydney were so helpful. During my semester I interned with a company as a Business analyst researching the London and New Zealand market. My experience in Australia has been truly unforgettable!"

Marion J.