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Australia - University of Western Sydney
Program Profile
Country: Australia
Location: Sydney
Language: English
Level(s): Undergraduate and Graduate
Subjects: Several majors; See Academic Program Section
Length: Academic year (semester possible)
Cost: MSU Tuition plus room and board at host institution
Deadline: March 1 to attend in July; October 1 to attend in February
Program Overview 
The University of Western Sydney (UWS), Hawkesbury is located in Sydney, Australia's largest city. UWS, Hawkesbury has two campuses in Sydney's northwest: Richmond and Nirimba. The original campus at Richmond was founded in 1891 as an agricultural college and the Nirimba campus opened in 1995. The Richmond campus is near the Hawkesbury River, which runs along the base of the scenic Blue Mountains. The Nirimba campus is only 12 miles from Richmond.
With an enrollment of 5,500 students, UWS, Hawkesbury offers undergraduate and graduate courses in a wide range of disciplines. At UWS, Hawkesbury classes are smaller than average, teaching facilities are modern, and the staff is friendly: it is NOT a large, impersonal institution.
Academic Program
UWS, Hawkesbury offers courses in the following fields of study: Agriculture & Horticulture; Health, Humanities & Social Ecology; Management; and Science & Technology. The courses combine academic study with practical, professional experience on campus and in industry.
Language of Instruction
All courses are taught in English.
Eligibility
Students who have completed one full academic year of university level work at MSU with a 3.0 GPA by the time they begin studies at UWS, Hawkesbury are eligible.
Academic Credit
Credit will be awarded at MSU for all courses taken and passed at UWS. The student's academic adviser at MSU, in consultation with the Office of International Programs will determine how these credits will apply to degree course requirements. However, successful study at UWS satisfies MSU's Multicultural/Global core curriculum requirement. Students are urged to work closely with the their adviser and the Office of International Programs prior to departure to plan a course of studies which will maintain steady progress toward their degree.
Location
 Hawkesbury campus lies within the town of Richmond in the beautiful Hawkesbury Valley. Richmond is situated 37 miles northwest of Sydney City on the banks of the Hawkesbury River at the foothills of the famous Blue Mountains. The campus is ideally located for students to spend their weekends enjoying the excitement of Sydney City, or escaping to the peace of the countryside to bushwalk and explore wildlife.
Richmond offers a shopping complex, restaurants, cinema, swimming pool, parks, and other entertainment facilities. It is a 20 minute walk from campus to town where a rail line links it to Sydney and other surrounding towns.
The Sydney region enjoys a mild climate with warm summers and sunny winters. It has a mainly dry climate with an average temperature of 85 degrees Fahrenheit in summer and 60 degrees Fahrenheit in winter.
Sydney is Australia's largest city with a population of 3.7 million. The city offers a large number of attractions including Sydney Harbor, Sydney Opera House, the Art Gallery of New South Wales, the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Sydney Aquarium, the Australian National Maritime Museum, the Chinese Garden, and many others. Sydney also offers many beaches, parks, and other recreational areas. Due to the city's extensive ethnic diversity, there are a large variety of ethnic restaurants and neighborhoods.
Sydney has a good bus and train network, including an underground city center loop. The most pleasant way to get around is by ferry, especially to see Sydney Harbor.
Cost and Included Benefits
Students receiving exchange placements at UWS Hawkesbury will pay tuition at MSU in the same amount as if studying in Bozeman. Students who are not awarded an exchange placement at UWS will need to pay the "study abroad" fee to attend UWS. (Visit the International Opportunities Resource Center for more information about this fee.) Each student is responsible for his/her room and board in Australia as well as trans-Pacific travel expenses. Remember to plan for extra expenses such as internal travel and personal spending money as well as for unexpected changes in the exchange rate.
Financial Aid
Most financial aid may be available for study abroad at UWS, Hawkesbury. Additional costs for study at UWS (e.g. travel to and from the study site) may be used in calculating student's financial aid package. Students are responsible to apply to the Office of Financial Aid.
Application
Applications are available in the Office of International Programs at 400 Culbertson Hall.
Deadline
Applications are due in the Office of International Programs on March 1 to study at UWS the following July or October 1 to study at UWS the following February. In Australia the academic year begins in February.
Additional Information
For additional information about study at UWS, contact:
Jayme Kreitinger
Study Abroad Advisor
Office of International Programs
400 Culbertson Hall
Phone: 994-7151
E-mail: jayme.kreitinger@montana.edu
For information from UWS, Hawkesbury contact:
International Education Office
UWS, Hawkesbury
Bourke Street
Richmond NSW 2753
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 61-45-70-1424
Fax: 61-45-88-5258
University of Western Sydney Home Page:
http://www.hawkesbury.uws.edu.au
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