Study-Abroad-Guide-2013

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Edith Cowan University Country: Australia Location: Perth Campus: SUNY Oswego Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year Language of Instruction: English Program Description: Students enroll in regular university courses and study alongside Australian students. Edith Cowan University is a large university divided into five campuses. Fields of study include broadcasting, business, economics, education, engineering, environmental management, languages, natural sciences, performing arts, and technology. Eligibility Requirements: 2.5 GPA Credits: 15 undergraduate Application Deadline: March 15; October 15

Program Description: The University of Western Australia is the state's premier educational institution. The campus, with its distinctive Mediterranean architecture, has established itself as a unique landmark. Extensive gardens, the University's art gallery, museums, theaters and sporting facilities are all features of UWA's exceptional campus. Participants will have the opportunity to enroll in regular university classes at the University of Western Australia. Prior to departure, participants select three or four courses from the courses available to study abroad students at UWA. All instruction is by University of Western Australia faculty. Typically, fall semester runs from mid-July through November and spring from mid-February through June. Fields of study include liberal arts, and social sciences. For the most up-to-date information on Brockport's programs in Australia, please visit www.brockport.edu/studyabroad Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 GPA Credits: 12-16 undergraduate Application Deadline: Fall: April 12, Spring: November 1

Murdoch University Country: Australia Location: Perth Campus: Binghamton University Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year Language of Instruction: English Program Description: A friendly environment and beautiful surroundings await students who choose Murdoch University. Situated where the wide Swan River enters the Indian Ocean, Murdoch has easy access to both the cosmopolitan environment of Perth, the capitol city of Western Australia, and the port city of Fremantle, with its sidewalk cafes and street performers. Participants enroll in regular university courses and live on campus in the Student Village with Australian and other international students. The semesters run from February to June and from July to November. Fields of study include Aboriginal and Asian studies, biological and environmental studies, marine science, business, communication and media studies, creative writing, economics, history, literature, psychology, sociology, women's studies, and more. The International Office at Murdoch provides excellent support and organizes excursions to the Australian Outback. Eligibility Requirements: Juniors and Seniors; qualified Sophomores considered; 3.0 GPA or higher Credits: 12-16 undergraduate Application Deadline: March 15; October 15; fully complete applications considered on rolling admissions basis; late applications considered

Curtin University of Technology, Perth Country: Australia Location: Perth Campus: SUNY New Paltz Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year Language of Instruction: English Program Description: Curtin University of Technology is situated in the city of Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Perth enjoys a climate similar to California and is a modern city with a low cost of living. Curtin University is Australia's leading university of technology in the region. The Australian Government ranked the university as one of the top universities for quality assurance in Higher Education. Students can choose from courses in most areas of study (Business, Health Science, Engineering and Humanities). Semesters typically run from late February to late June and late July to the end of November. Eligibility Requirements: Sophomores and above with a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Credits: 12-15 undergraduate Application Deadline: April 1; October 1 Australia Student Teaching Country: Australia Location: Queensland Campus: SUNY Fredonia Term(s): Spring Language of Instruction: English Program Description: SUNY Fredonia's student teaching program at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) is an 9-week program that includes two courses in a four-week program in which students take specialized courses: Australian Education and Australian Curriculum Studies.

University of Western Australia Country: Australia Location: Perth Campus: SUNY Brockport Term(s): Fall, Spring, Academic Year Language of Instruction: English

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