University Study in Australia:
University of Wollongong
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Academics

  • Study at an award-winning university.
  • Choose from classes in a wide range of fields.
  • Take courses alongside Australian students.

This program appeals to students who would like to take classes in English, are interested in learning about Australian culture, or want to fulfill requirements in their major.

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. 100-level classes at the University of Wollongong tend to equal sophomore/second year in the US. Consequently; 200 and 300-level classes equal junior/senior year in the US.

Term: Fall semester, spring semester, academic year, calendar year. The Australian academic year starts in February and ends in November.

Prerequisites: Sophomores and above, 3.0 GPA. There may be prerequisites for specific classes.

Courseload: You will take 3-4 classes, or "subjects," for the equivalent of 13–18 US credits per semester, which is approximately 24 points at the University of Wollongong. See the University Study in Australia credit chart for more information.

Coursework
You can search for classes, or "subjects," on the University of Wollongong's website

Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future
This 1-credit online course will help you:

  1. process your overseas experience and apply what you learn upon your return
  2. understand intercultural lingo and relate it to your experience
  3. reflect on the multiple layers of cross-cultural experiences
  4. 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:

Business & Marketing Education

Journalism & Mass Communication

Child Psychology Political Science
Economics Psychology
English Scientific and Technical Communication
Foundations of Education: Early Childhood Sociology
Foundations of Education—Elementary Women's Studies
Human Resource Development  

If your major is not listed above, talk to an adviser.

 
Last modified on March 31, 2009