Fast Facts
Location:
Canberra, Australia.
Academic Calendar:
Fall: Mid July to late October,
Spring: Mid February to May
Application Deadlines:
Fall Semester: March 15
Spring Semester: October 1
Admission Requirements:
Undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior.
Overall GPA: 2.5
GPA in Major: 2.70
Credits:
12-16 credits per semester, Fall or Spring.
Additional Program Highlights:
On-site orientation and field trips.
University of Canberra
About the University of Canberra
The University of Canberra currently enrolls about 10,000 students from over 90 countries, educating students for approximately 30 different professions. The University of Canberra is the Australian university with a global outlook - young, dynamic and innovative, making the professional difference. Its mission is to provide the highest level of professional undergraduate education in Australia. It has 86 undergraduate departments and 31 university and faculty research centers. The University of Canberra is located in the nation's capital, on Lake Burley Griffin (a man-made lake), which hosts many picturesque bicycle paths. Canberra is a planned city developed in the 1960's to be the capital of Australia, positioned between the cities of Sydney (2 hours drive away)and Melbourne.
Visit the website at: http://www.canberra.edu.au
Visit the city website: http://www.canberratourism.com.au/
The Brockport Program at the University of Canberra 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 University of Canberra,
- Choose (and be guaranteed - before you leave the US) the coursework you want/need from an almost limitless variety of disciplines,
- 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] University of Canberra-owned accommodation,
- Receive a comprehensive on-site orientation to study at the University of Canberra 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 the University of Canberra,
- Enjoy the security of a complete package of academic and non-academic support services.
Admission
A prospective participant should have:
- Undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior
- Overall GPA: 2.5
- GPA in major: 2.70
Application Deadlines:
Fall semester: March 15
Spring semester: October 1
2009-2010 Term Dates:
| Semester | Start | End |
| Fall 2009 Semester | 10 July 2009 (depart US) | 21 November 2009 (depart Australia) |
| Spring 2010 Semester | February | May |
The academic year at the University of Canberra consists of two fifteen week semesters.
Participants in the Brockport University of Canberra Program may enroll for the fall, spring, or the full academic year.
Housing & Orientation
Housing:
Housing at Canberra is available to students who have a choice of single accommodation with self-catered facilities or apartment-style accommodation.
The Canberra Student Housing Office
(www.canberra.edu.au/residences) will assist students with campus accommodations.
Orientation:
An orientation program specifically for study abroad and exchange students is conducted by the University of Canberra during the week prior to the commencement of classes in both semesters. Issues covered including settling 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 University of Canberra Program
| Spring 2010 Semester: | $8,900 |
INCLUDES:
- TUITION (at Brockport and at the University of Canberra in most Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences programs*),
- Program acceptance fee,
- Pre-departure orientation materials, advisement and counseling,
- On-site orientation upon arrival at the University of Canberra,
- 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 University of Canberra 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 Canberra 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:
Canberra, Spring 2010 (pdf)
Courses
Courses:
For more information on the specific courses available, please visit: http://www.canberra.edu.au/courses/
Credits:
Participants in the Brockport/University of Canberra Program will normally earn four or five credit hours for each course successfully completed at University of Canberra, for a maximum of fifteen credits per semester.
Curriculum:
Prior to departure, participants in the Brockport/University of Canberra Program will select three courses from the courses available to study abroad students at University of Canberra. All instruction in the Brockport/University of Canberra Program is by University of Canberra faculty.
Participants in the Brockport/University of Canberra Program are examined in the same manner (and to the same standard) as their Australian counterparts and classmates. The majority of courses in which they will enroll are examined formally at the end of the semester. In order to be awarded credit, participants must take--and pass-- the examination at the end of the study period in question.
