Fast Facts
Location:
Canberra, Australia.
Academic Calendar:
Fall: Mid July to October,
Spring: Early February to mid June
Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester: April 12
Spring Semester: November 1
Admission Requirements:
Undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior.
Overall GPA: 3.0
GPA in Major: 3.25
Credits:
12-16 credits per semester, Fall or Spring.
Additional Program Highlights:
On-site orientation and field trips.
Internships available
Australia National University
About ANU
The ANU campus, established over 50 years ago, is walking distance from Canberra's city centre. Located in lush parkland, it is punctuated by open spaces and low-rise buildings. There are frequent bus connections to town centres and suburbs, and essential facilities and resources are all close at hand. Approximately 10,000 students study at the ANU, with around 7300 doing their first degree. The ANU is comprised of six facilities. These facilities are Arts, Asian Studies, Economics and Commerce, Engineering and Information Technology, Law and Science. The National Institute of the Arts offers courses in the creative arts; that is, visual arts, digital arts and music.
Visit their web site at: http://www.anu.edu.au
Canberra is the national capital, located between the two major cities of Sydney and Melbourne. As the seat of the federal government, Canberra contains the head offices of all federal Departments, the national Parliament and is the headquarters of the most significant national associations and lobby groups.
Canberra is a "bush capital", just two hours by car from the snowfields, two hours from Pacific beaches and three hours from the bright lights of Sydney. An open, hassle free and convenient city, Canberra is the ideal place to study and live.
Visit the city website:
http://www.anu.edu.au/ieo/canberra/canberra_essential.html
http://www.canberratourism.com.au/
The Brockport Program at the Australian National University offers you the opportunity to:
- Live and study in one of the world's most rewarding and cosmopolitan educational environments,
- Receive instruction in small classes, seminars and tutorials from members of the faculty at the Australian National University,
- Choose (and be guaranteed - before you leave the US) the coursework you want/need from an almost limitless variety of disciplines,
- Participate in the Australian National Internships Program, offering university students from any discipline placements with the Australian (Federal) or the Territory Parliaments, with the Australian or Territory Public Services, or with non-government organisations (including lobby groups). (For more information, visit: http://www.anu.edu/anip),
- Total integration with Australian students,
- Improve your writing and research skills.
- Introduce you to Australian society and the Australian educational system,
- Make you a better student,
- Expand your outlook on the world,
- Build your self esteem and self confidence,
- Enhance your career prospects.
- Live with Australian students in modern, superior [single bedroom/adjoining suite] Australian National University-owned accommodation,
- Receive a comprehensive on-site orientation to study at the Australian National University that will maximize the benefits of your semester/year of study,
- Have the benefit of an on-going program of field trips, excursions, and social events through ANU,
- Enjoy the security of a complete package of academic and non-academic support services.
Admission
A prospective participant should have:
- Second semester sophomore, junior or senior 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.
Application Deadlines:
- For Fall Semester: 12 April
- For Spring Semester: 1 November
- For Full Academic Year: 12 April
| Semester | Start | End |
| Spring 2009 | Mid-February 2009 | Mid-June 2009 |
| Fall 2009 | 13 July 2009 (depart US) | 29 November 2009 (depart Australia) |
The academic year at Australian National University (Canberra) consists of two fifteen week semesters. Participants in the Brockport Australian National University Program may enroll for the fall, spring, or for the full academic year. ANU's Parliamentary Internship Program is also available mid-May through July.
Housing & Orientation
Housing:
Participants in Brockport's Program at the Australian National University (Canberra) will be housed in a "single" (unshared) accommodation with the choice of self-catering or catered facilities. The Student Housing Office will assist in housing placements on campus for all Brockport Australian National University (Canberra) Program participants. Participants should apply for on-campus housing on the web http://accom.anu.edu.au when their application is accepted by Brockport. All Halls and Colleges accommodate both men and women and have single study bedrooms that are heated and carpeted. Most Halls and Colleges provide shared male and femal bathroom facilities (with individual shower cubicles). One residence does provide female-only bathrooms.
If on-campus housing is not available and the Australian National University is unable to provide participants with university-owned housing, participants will be reimbursed for an amount equal to the average cost of non-catered university-owned housing at the Australian National University for the period during which the participants are enrolled in the program. Lists of off-site housing may be obtained at the above website.
Orientation:
An orientation program specifically for study abroad and exchange students is conducted by ANU during the week prior to the commencement of classes in both semesters. Issues covered including setting in to life in Canberra, culture shock, accommodation, health insurance, clubs and societies, email access, study skills, weekend trips, and social events.
Cost
Fees for the Brockport ANU Program
| Spring 2010 Semester: | $9,900 |
INCLUDES:
- TUITION (at Brockport and at the Australian National University in most Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences programs*),
- Program acceptance fee,
- Pre-departure orientation materials, advisement and counseling,
- On-site orientation upon arrival at ANU,
- The International Student Identity Card, and
- Brockport's Value-Added Services.
DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Passport Fee
- Housing
- Housing Security Deposit
- Australian Visa fee
- Health Insurance**
- Various campus-specific fees*** (Student Government, Technology Fees, etc.).
- Airfare to and from Australia
- Textbooks
- Meals
- Personal Expenses
As a very rough guide, a participant in the Brockport ANU Program will need to budget approximately $300 to $400 AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS per month, to pay for daily local travel, textbooks and other school supplies, entertainment, meals and other necessities.
- This estimate does not include the purchase of clothing; travel in Australia outside of the excursions/field trips organized by the program.
- The group flight will cost participants approximately $1,800 (depending on departure/return dates, the point of origin of any connecting flights in the US, etc.).
The actual amount that you will spend depends heavily on your style of living, and will vary with each individual's personal spending habits, entertainment preferences and travel choices.
Financial aid applies towards fees.
*Enrollment in most Science and Engineering programs at ANU are at an additional extra charge.
**For Visa purposes, all Australia study abroad students MUST purchase the mandatory insurance coverage (presently $175.00 per semester).
***Varies depending on the SUNY campus at which the participant pays tuition.
Estimated budget sheet:
ANU, Spring 2010 (pdf)
Courses
Courses:
As is the case on your own campus, not all courses will be offered each year and/or each semester, but the vast majority will. For a complete, updated listing of courses offered, visit the Australian National website at: http://www.anu.edu.au/sas/handbook/index.php. A list of courses and specific course descriptions may be downloaded under faculty headings.
Credits:
Participants of the Brockport Australian National University (Canberra) Program will normally earn four or five credit hours for each course successfully completed at ANU, for a maximum of sixteen credits per semester.
Curriculum:
Participants of the Brockport Australian National University (Canberra) Program will select (prior to departure) four courses available to study abroad students at the Australian National University.
Participants in the Australian National University (Canberra) Program are examined in the same manner (and to the same standard) as their Australian counterparts and classmates. A number of courses in which they will enroll are examined formally at the end of the semester and in order to be awarded credit, participants must take--and pass--the examination at the end of the study period in question.
