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- Australia
- Fall or spring semester
- Sophomore and above
- Transfer credit
- Dorms, apartments
- No language prerequisite
- Sponsored by University of Minnesota — Duluth
Participating University
Curtin University of Technology, located in Perth, Australia, is the largest university in Western Australia, offering more than 850 undergraduate and postgraduate courses across a wide range of disciplines, including the arts, architecture, social sciences, indigenous studies, the sciences, engineering, business, health, mining and agribusiness. These practical and innovative courses are geared to the current needs of industry and the changing demands of technology. Over 31,000 students attend its two campuses.
Description
Take university classes in Australia along side local and other international students. This program offers students a chance to live and learn in one of the most exciting cities in Australia.
Curriculum
Classes at Curtin are referred to as “units.” Courses are considered areas of study, or majors. Curtin offers hundreds of units in their teaching divisions/colleges of Business School, Engineering and Science, Health Sciences and Humanities. Most units are 25 Australian credits, the equivalent of 4 UMD credits. Students are not allowed to take more than 100 Australian credits.
To view the most up-to-date course offerings, please visit Curtin's Courses Handbook at the Curtin University of Technology website.
Eligibility & Application
Open to University of Minnesota sophomores
and above with 2.75 GPA. The is no language pre-requisite for this program.
Applications are due mid-March for fall semester and mid-October for spring semester.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
With good academic planning this program can fit well into
the degree plans for many majors. Search for courses that fulfill Liberal Education
Requirements or submit a course you want to take for review.
Study Abroad
in Your Major advising sheets explain why study abroad is important for a
major, indicate what the department wants students to consider when selecting
a program, and provide academic planning hints. This program may appear as a special
recommendation on an advising sheet. If your major is not listed, talk to an adviser—this
program may still fit your academic, career, and professional goals.
Estimated Cost
Students from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities participating on University of Minnesota Duluth programs are charged a program fee. The fee for this program can be used to assist in estimating cost and is available by contacting the University of Minnesota, Duluth International Education. In most cases, airfare, field trips, meals, and personal expenses are additional. See Financial Planning to find resources on comparing costs.
Financial
Aid & Scholarships
Most financial
aid may be applied to study abroad. In addition, University of Minnesota students
are eligible for more than $500,000 in study
abroad scholarships. Visit the financial
resources web page for additional information on using financial aid and scholarships
for study abroad.
Program Contact
For further information or questions about studying
abroad as a University of Minnesota student, please call 612.626.9000 or 888.700.8636,
email UMabroad@umn.edu or visit our online
staff directory.
For specific program questions, contact the program directly.
More Information
Last modified on February 23, 2009 |