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Academics
- Study at one of Australia's top research universities.
- Choose between campuses in Townsville or Cairns.
- Take advantage of Australia's ecology by taking classes in tropical research, marine science, and environmental science.
This program appeals to students who would like to take classes related to their major, need to fulfill liberal arts requirements, or are interested in attending courses with Australian students.
The university's large campus in Townsville is surrounded by natural bushland and is home to close to 11,000 students. The campus is known for its vibrant student life and extensive activities and clubs.
The Cairns campus is nine years old and boasts new teaching and learning facilities. With its smaller enrollment of 3,000 students and proximity to the lively city of Cairns, this campus provides a unique alternative. Course offerings are limited, so students should inquire about the offerings before selecting the Cairns campus.
Academic Structure
Program type: This program is a university study program, which allows you to directly enroll in a foreign university and take classes with host country students. Instruction is in English by Australian faculty. View a six-minute online presentation to familiarize yourself with the educational context, learn about differences you will find in the classroom, and more.
Level: Lower- and upper-division classes are available. 1000-level classes at James Cook University tend to equal sophomore/second year in the US. Consequently, 2000 and 3000-level classes equal junior/senior year in the US.
Term: Fall semester, spring semester, academic year, calendar year. The Australian academic calendar begins in February and ends in November.
Prerequisites: Sophomores and above, 2.5 GPA. There may be prerequisites for specific courses.
Courseload: You will take 3–4 classes for the equivalent of 13–16 US credits per semester, which is approximately 14 points at James Cook University. See the University Study in Australia credit chart for more information.
Coursework
You can search for classes, or "subjects," on James Cook University's website.
Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future
This 1-credit online course will help you:
- process your overseas experience and apply what you learn upon your return
- understand intercultural lingo and relate it to your experience
- reflect on the multiple layers of cross-cultural experiences
- market your study abroad experience for future career goals.
For more tips on finding course information, go to Finding Course Information for Host Universities.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
Many courses have already been reviewed to meet Liberal Education requirements. Go to the Liberal Education Database to search for courses or submit ones for approval.
Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources tell you why University of Minnesota faculty think study abroad is important for a particular major, what the department wants students to think about when selecting a program, and gives helpful academic planning hints. There may also be profiles of students who studied abroad in your major.
This program appears as a special recommendation on the following Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources:
| Anthropology | |
| Biological Sciences | Global Studies |
| Chemistry | Journalism & Mass Communication |
| Environmental Science | Psychology |
If your major is not listed above, talk to an adviser.
Last modified on August 10, 2009 |