University of Wollongong
Country: Australia Location: Wollongong (50 miles South of Sydney) Language: English Level(s): Undergraduate and Graduate Subjects: Most Majors- See Academic Program Section Length: Academic year or semester Cost: Host university tuition and fees plus room and board in host country. Further cost information for study abroad students at: Univ. of Wollongong Website Deadline: Oct. 1 to go in Feb.; March 1 to go in July (Some exceptions may apply) |
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Program Overview Academic Program Language of Instruction Eligibility |
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Academic Credit
Credit will be awarded at MSU for all courses taken and passed at Wollongong. The student's academic adviser at MSU, in consultation with the Office of International Programs and the Registrar's Office, will determine how these credits will apply to degree course requirements. However, successful study at Wollongong satisfies MSU's Multi cultural/Global core curriculum requirement. Students are urged to work closely with the their adviser and the office prior to departure to plan a course of studies which will maintain steady progress toward their degree.
Location
Wollongong is Australia's ninth largest city, 50 miles South of Sydney. The local area, the Illawarra region, is one of great natural beauty, as illustrated by the aboriginal name "Illawarra", which means "where the mountains meet the sea." The main Wollongong campus is situated on the forested lower slopes of Mt. Keira.
Within walking distance of the campus you will find some of Australia's finest swimming and surfing beaches. Nearby National Parks, the South Coast and Southern Highlands regions provide spectacular scenery and many leisure activities. The Botanic gardens are just next to the campus.
Wollongong City is a large commercial, retail and industrial center. The facilities and local attractions include a modern pedestrian shopping mall, the Performing Arts Center, and a major regional art museum. Nearby are bush walks, historic villages and a variety of sporting facilities. The high level of ethnic diversity of Wollongong's population and the presence of many international students ensures a wide range of food choices in the city's restaurants and fast food outlets.
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Cost and Included Benefits
Students receiving exchange placements at Wollongong will pay tuition at MSU in the same amount as if studying in Bozeman. Students who are not awarded an exchange placement at Wollongong will need to pay the "study abroad" fee to attend Wollongong. (Visit the International Opportunities Resource Center for more information on 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
Financial aid may be available for study abroad at Wollongong. Additional costs for study at Wollongong (e.g. travel to and from the study site) may be used in calculating students 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 Oct. 1 (some exceptions may apply) to study in Wollongong the following February, which is the preferred time to begin. Applications are due March 1 to go in July.
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Additional Information
For additional information on study in Wollongong, contact:
Amy Johnson
Study Abroad Advisor
Office of International Programs
400 Culbertson Hall
Phone: 994-7151
E-mail: studyabroad@montana.edu
For information from Wollongong contact:
Alison Taylor or Trish Tindall
E-mail: ataylor@uow.edu.au or trish_tindall@uow.edu.au
Wollongong's Home Page: http://www.uow.edu.au/
