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Australia: Overview

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                                              Australian Catholic University
                        Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney, Australia

What the Program Offers:

  • Academic Semester (or year) for Nazareth and Visiting Students
  • Exchange Program with Nazareth College
  • Choice from among 7 campuses
  • Daily contact with Australian and international students
  • Dormitory, Apartment or Off-Campus Housing
  • Credits transfer to home university/college

Important Items:

  • Semester 1: Feb.-June; Semester 2: Aug.-Nov. (southern hemisphere calendar)
  • Special Academic Areas: Aboriginal Studies, Australian Studies, Asian Studies, Japanese
  • Locations in South-Eastern Australia (major population areas), in: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Ballarat
  • Housing Choices at various campuses
  • Field Experience and Short Programs (2-3 weeks in Jan.- Feb. or June-July):
    • Aboriginal Studies; Australian Culture
    • Trips to Australian Nature Preserves
    • Educational Leadership; Counselling
    • Orff Music Camp; Visual Arts Camp
  • Travel on break to the Great Barrier Reef
  • Optional Travel to Hong Kong, Bali, Thailand
  • Full Description

Student Population:

  • Any college/university student (Junior, Senior) in good standing
  • Students in environmental science, anthropology, Asian studies, international business, teaching, other humanities areas
  • Other students fulfilling general undergraduate requirements
  • Students looking for an international, multi-cultural experience in an English-speaking environment

Semester Calendar:

  • Spring Semester: February - June
  • Fall Semester: August - November

Download the Application:

  • Spring Application Deadline: October 1
  • Fall Application Deadline: March 15
  • Download Application Form (pdf)

Areas of Study:

  • Aboriginal Education, Asian and Australian Studies
  • Economics, Business, Finance, Info. Systems
  • English, Drama, Music, History, Religion
  • Behavioral Science, Sociology, Social Work
  • Environmental Science, Sports Science


Requirements for Admission: