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Australia
Bond University
Opened in May 1989, Bond University is a small private Australian university located on the Queensland's famous Gold Coast. With an enrollment of nearly 3,000 students, Bond University boasts an international population of 1,300 students. The program allows DU students who can only be away from DU for the spring quarter an opportunity to participate in a DU study abroad program in Australia and in the Cherrington Global Scholars program, if they are eligible for Cherrington benefits.
- Location
- Bond University is set on a 66-hectare campus at Robina on Queensland's Gold Coast. Created in the tradition of leading private universities, a series of grand sandstone faculty buildings line a landscaped promenade leading down to the tranquil man-made lake. A popular tourist destination, Gold Coast's population of 400,000 residents swells during Australian holidays, including school breaks. Located in the state of Queensland, Gold Coast is just over an hour's train ride to the state's capital city, Brisbane.
- Areas of Study
- Business and Commerce; Creative Arts, Communication and Media Studies; Education; Information Technology; Health Sciences & Medicine; Humanities, Languages & International Studies; Law, Criminology & Criminal Justice; Property & Sustainable Development; Psychology, Counselling & Behaviour Management.
- Activities
- Small class sizes make it easy to meet your classmates at Bond University. The campus has several dining and lounging areas as well as an award-winning sport centre for its students. The university's active sporting and recreation clubs provide you with a variety of activities and events to join in on. In the Gold Coast area are beaches, restaurants, nightclubs and even a few amusement parks. Easy to use public transportation gives you travel access to the surrounding towns and cities, including Brisbane.
- Accommodations
- Bond University offers on-campus accommodation, which ranges from apartment-style living to single rooms with or without an ensuite bathroom and/or cooking facilities. With your on-campus accommodation, you will have a meal plan. Recreation officers plan social and sporting events for their residents. In the unlikely event that on-campus accommodation is not available to you, you will live in an off-campus apartment, as arranged by the University of Denver. Off-campus apartments do not include a meal plan.
- Eligibility
- You must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the University of Denver with a minimum GPA of 2.5. To participate in this program as a Cherrington Global Scholar, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Host universities/programs reserve the right to admit students. This is a limited-enrollment program; only 15 DU students may attend Bond University per term.
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Web site
- University: www.bond.edu.au
- Study Abroad: www.bond.edu.au/study/international/studyabroad/
- Courses: http://www.bond.edu.au/study/subjectoffer/index.asp
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Griffith University
Founded in 1975, Griffith University is considered one of Australia’s progressive universities. Having earned itself a reputation as a leader in areas as diverse as environmental science, international business, Asian studies, and internet marketing, Griffith boasts some of the most advanced teaching and research facilities in the country. Nearly 30,000 students, including over 3500 international students, study on Griffith’s five campuses.
- Location
- Griffith's five campuses are spread along the Brisbane to Gold Coast corridor. The Queensland College of Art and Queensland Conservatorium are located in Brisbane's cultural precinct on the South Bank. The Nathan campus, located in a nature reserve, and the Mt. Gravatt campus are 15 minutes away by car from Brisbane. Set in native bushland, the Gold Coast campus is just minutes from Australia's famous Gold Coast beaches
- Areas of Study
- Arts and Communication; Business and Commerce; Education; Engineering and Information Technology; Health; Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice; Music; Natural and Built Environment; Psychology; Science; Visual and Creative Arts. Each campus offers a variety of subjects, although not all campuses offer every discipline. Subjects that may be of interest to DU students include HRTM, criminology, communications, journalism, and digital media studies.
- Activities
- Griffith University hosts 40+ sporting, educational, recreational, cultural, social, religious, and political clubs. As an enrolled student you become a member of the Student Guild at the Gold Coast campus or Student Life on the other Griffith campuses and may join any of the activities offered by these two groups. Off campus, Queensland's subtropical climate allows you to pursue a range of outdoor activities year round.
- Accommodations
- Depending on which of the Griffith campuses you choose, you will live in either an on- or off-campus flat. The off-campus flats, which are purpose-built for university students, are within a short bus ride from campus.
- Academic Calendar
- Located in the Southern Hemisphere, the Australian calendar is
reverse of that in the United States.
Australian Autumn Session: February-June
Australian Spring Semester: July-November - Eligibility
- 2.5 GPA (Cherrington: 3.0)
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Web site
- University: www.griffith.edu.au
- Study Abroad: http://www.griffith.edu.au/international
- Courses: http://www3.griffith.edu.au/03/STIP4/app?page=StipHome&service=external&sp=2
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Monash University
Established in 1958, Monash University has grown to become the largest Australian university, with several campuses in and around Melbourne as well as campuses overseas. Monash University is a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight universities whose staff conducts 70 percent of all Australian university research.
- Location
- With a population of 3.5 million, Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia. Host to many of Australia's largest corporate headquarters, it is an important financial center. As with any major international city, it offers first-rate shopping, dining, theater, and spectator sports. Considered the most European of the Australian cities, it also the most ethnically diverse.
- Areas of Study
- Art, Business & Economics, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Medicine and Science. Because Monash University has such a wide breadth of academic offerings, you may be able to meet nearly any DU major, minor, elective, or university requirements while studying here. Monash University also offers units meeting requirements for computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering majors.
- Accommodations
- You can choose among the university-owned student housing options on campus. Each Hall of Residence generally offers social activities and academic support for its students.
- Academic Calendar
- Located in the Southern Hemisphere, the Australian calendar is
reverse of that in the United States.
Australian Autumn Session: February-June
Australian Spring Semester: July-November - Eligibility
- 3.0 GPA
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Web site
- University: www.monash.edu.au
- Study Abroad: www.monash.edu/international/studyabroad
- Courses: http://www.monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/
- Additional information
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Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is one of Australia's largest universities and prides itself on being modern, progressive, and technologically advanced. One of Australia's best teaching universities, QUT classes take a "real world" approach by balancing theory and practical experience.
- Location
- With a population exceeding 1.6 million people, Brisbane is Australia's fastest-growing capital and offers a safe, friendly, and multicultural environment. One of QUT's three campuses in Brisbane, the Garden Points campus, is the only university campus located in the heart of Brisbane's central business district. The other two campuses, Kelvin Grove and Carseldine, are easily accessible by public transportation or the university's free shuttle service.
- Areas Of Study
- Built Environment and Engineering; Business; Creative Industries; Education; Health; Humanities and Human Services; Information Technology; Law; Science. Subjects that may be of interest to DU students include communications, digital media studies, information systems, and international business.
- Activities
- In addition to the numerous parks, zoos, beaches, and other travel destinations in the area, QUT offers a range of activities on campus. QUT's Student Guild organizes events and manages the 70+ clubs and societies on campus for you to join. You can also participate in a variety of club sports or social, but competitive, inter-university leagues.
- Accommodations
- Because QUT does not offer on campus housing, you will live in an off-campus flat within a community of other students, both domestic and international. These flats are located in the heart of Brisbane.
- Academic Calendar
- Located in the Southern Hemisphere, the Australian calendar is
reverse of that in the United States.
Australian Autumn Session: February–June
Australian Spring Semester: July–November - Eligibility
- 2.5 GPA (Cherrington: 3.0)
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Web site
- University: www.qut.edu.au
- Study Abroad: www.international.qut.edu.au/studyabroad
- Courses: Use the “Unit Search” on the left to choose your term and department.
- Additional information
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University of Adelaide
Established in 1874, the University of Adelaide is the third oldest university in Australia. Internationally known for its strengths in the biological sciences, the physical sciences, information technology and telecommunications, environmental sciences, and social sciences, it is also one of the most prestigious universities in Australia. Approximately 16,000 students, including 2,000 international students, currently study at the University of Adelaide.
- Location
- Located in the state of South Australia, Adelaide is often referred to as Australia’s cultural capital for its strong support of the arts. It’s also rumored to have more restaurants than residents. The University of Adelaide’s main campus, North Terrace, is situated on the River Torrens and surrounded by parklands. This downtown location also provides easy, walking access to the city’s shopping, museums, and nightlife.
- Areas Of Study
- Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences; Commerce; Economics; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Law; Mathematical and Computer Sciences; Music; Science. Subjects that may be of interest to DU students include Asian studies, international economics, biological and physical sciences, and information technology.
- Activities
- Through the Adelaide University Union and the Adelaide University Sports Union, students participate in a variety of social, cultural and athletic activities on campus. Within Adelaide and the surrounding area, students enjoy beaches, theaters, museums, vineyards, mountains, opal mines, and bird and animal sanctuaries.
- Accommodations
- Students live in university-owned student housing and can choose between University of Adelaide Village flats or residential colleges. The residential colleges offer social activities and academic support.
- Academic Calendar
- Located in the Southern Hemisphere, the Australian calendar is
reverse of that in the United States.
Australian Autumn Session: February–June
Australian Spring Semester: July–November - Eligibility
- 3.0 GPA
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Web site
- University: www.adelaide.edu.au
- Study Abroad: www.international.adelaide.edu.au/study/abroad
- Courses: http://access.adelaide.edu.au/courses/search.asp
- Additional information
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University of New South Wales
Incorporated by Parliament in 1949, the University of New South Wales is one of Australia's most prestigious and competitive institutions. It is also a member of Australia's esteemed Group of Eight universities whose staff conducts 70 percent of all Australian university research. Nearly 8,800 of its 40,000 students are international students, making UNSW Australia's leading international university.
- Location
- Sydney is the largest and oldest city in Australia. It is a major business center, and the main Australian port of call for international airlines. Over 4 million people live in this exciting, cosmopolitan city, which offers some of the best entertainment, shopping and sightseeing in Australia. The 85-acre main campus, Kensington, is 5 miles southeast from Sydney's central business district. It is 20 minutes by bus from the main central railway station and 30 minutes from the harbor and ferry terminals. The College of Fine Arts (COFA) is located in Paddington, an inner suburb in the heart of Sydney's gallery district. It is about 7 minutes by bus from the Kensington campus.
- Areas Of Study
- Arts and Social Sciences; Commerce and Economics; Engineering; Law; Medicine; Science; Fine Arts. Subjects that may of interest to DU students include business, digital media studies, HRTM, engineering, studio art, and science.
- Activities
- UNSW at Kensington is a modern, urban campus with extensive sporting and recreational activities. There are over a hundred clubs and societies, covering sporting, cultural, social, religious, hobby, and intellectual interests. Plays, concerts, films, recitals, and other cultural gatherings are frequent. The Roundhouse, the university's entertainment center, hosts many activities on a weekly basis.
- Accommodations
- You will live in on-campus student housing or in an off-campus apartment or house. Each on-campus residential college generally offers social activities and academic support for its students. The off-campus options are furnished and have equipped kitchens.
- Academic Calendar
- Located in the Southern Hemisphere, the Australian calendar is
reverse of that in the United States.
Australian Autumn Session: February–June
Australian Spring Semester: July–November - Eligibility
- 3.0 GPA. UNSW will only accept 15 DU applications for semester 2 (July-November) and 5 DU applications for semester 1 (February-June).
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Web site
- University: www.unsw.edu.au
- Study Abroad: http://www.studyabroad.unsw.edu.au
- Courses: www.timetable.unsw.edu.au
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University of Queensland
Founded in 1910 as the first university in Queensland and the fifth in Australia, the University of Queensland is a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight universities whose staff conducts 70 percent of all Australian university research. More than 33,000 students make up the current population, including approximately 1,000 study abroad students.
- Location
- Bounded by the Brisbane River on three sides, the 285-acre main university campus, St. Lucia, provides a perfect student, research, and living environment. The St. Lucia campus is fewer than five miles from the center of Brisbane, which is widely known as Australia's most livable city and fastest-growing capital. Home to nearly 1.6 million people, Brisbane offers a safe, friendly, and multicultural environment. Within an hour's drive of Brisbane is the famous Gold Coast, one of Australia's most popular vacation destinations, and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Areas Of Study
- Architecture and Planning; Business, Economics, and Law; Engineering and Information Technology; Health Sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences; Language and Culture; Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Veterinary Science; Science. Because University of Queensland has such a breadth of academic offerings, past DU students on this program have been able to enroll in courses that meet many DU major, minor, elective, and university requirements.
- Activities
- As an enrolled student you will be a member of the UQ Union which provides social welfare and representational services as well as arranges events to make campus life fun. You will also be a member of UQ Sport which manages sporting facilities on campus and hosts more than 40 affiliated club sports. In addition, you can join a range of Clubs and Societies focusing on political, international, departmental, and recreational activities.
- Accommodations
- You can choose to live in university-owned student housing or in off-campus housing. Each on-campus residential college generally offers social activities and academic support for its students.
- Academic Calendar
- Located in the Southern Hemisphere, the Australian calendar is
reverse of that in the United States.
Australian Autumn Session: February–June
Australian Spring Semester: July–November - Eligibility
- 3.0 GPA
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Web site
- University: www.uq.edu.au
- Study Abroad: http://www.uq.edu.au/studyabroad
- Courses: http://www.uq.edu.au/study/search.html?action=course_form
- Additional information
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University of Melbourne
Located only a ten-minute tram ride to downtown Melbourne, The University of Melbourne is one of the top-ranking universities in Australia. With 40,000 students, including 8,000 international students, it is also one of Australia's largest. The University of Melbourne is a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight universities whose staff conducts 70 percent of all Australian university research.
- Location
- With a population of 3.5 million, Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia. Host to many of Australia's largest corporate headquarters, it is an important financial center. As with any major international city, it offers first-rate shopping, dining, theater, and spectator sports. Considered the most European of the Australian cities, it also is the most ethnically diverse.
- Areas Of Study
- Architecture Building & Planning; Arts; Economics and Commerce; Education; Engineering; Law; Medicine, Dentistry & Health Science; Music; Science; Visual Arts. Because The University of Melbourne has such a wide breadth of academic offerings, you may be able to meet nearly any DU major, minor, elective, or university requirements while studying here. The University of Melbourne also offers units for real estate and construction management majors.
- Activities
- The Melbourne Student Union organizes activities including bands, competitions, markets and short courses and sponsors a wide range of clubs and societies for you to join. Melbourne University Sport also offers a variety sport clubs and classes. Off campus, Melbourne not only offers the activities and attractions available in large cities, but also gives you access to the famous Great Ocean Road, the Australian Alps, and numerous beaches and water sports.
- Accommodations
- You will live either in College Square or in one of the residential colleges. College Square offers apartment-style living within a 10-15 minute walk or 5 minute tram ride of campus and social events for its residents. The 13 residential colleges associated with the University are on or near campus and generally offer a meal plan, social activities, and academic support for their students.
- Academic Calendar
- Located in the Southern Hemisphere, the Australian calendar is
reverse of that in the United States.
Australian Academic Year: February-November
AUniversity of Melbourne Semester 1: February–June
University of Melbourne Semester 2: July–November - Eligibility
- 3.0 GPA
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Web site
- University: http://www.unimelb.edu.au
- Study Abroad: www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/saex
- Courses:
http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/int/saex/hbguide.html
- Additional information
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University of Tasmania
The University of Tasmania is one of Australia's oldest and most respected universities. Founded in Hobart in 1890, it was the fourth university in Australia. Today it is ranked among the top ten universities for research in Australia.
- Location
- Tasmania is a safe, beautiful and clean place to live, with plenty of things to see and do. In the suburb of Sandy Bay, the Hobart campus is set on 250 acres of land, with most of its upper campus in natural bushland. Two and a half hours away, the Launceston campus is on 125 acres at Newnham overlooking the Tamar River. Both campuses have easy access to the extraordinary natural beauty of Tasmania as well as the nearby city life.
- Areas Of Study
- Arts; Commerce; Education; Health Science; Law; Science and Engineering. Subjects that may be of interest to DU students include aboriginal studies, Antarctic studies, environmental studies (including natural environment and wilderness management), geography, studio arts, music, and animal and marine sciences.
- Activities
- If you want to explore the outdoors, Tasmania offers an array of activities for you to enjoy - you can hike in the mountains, surf on the coast, and walk through a rainforest all in one day. You can also get involved with the organized events and societies arranged by the Tasmanian University Union. Through the Tasmanian University Union you can also participate in any of the Sports Council's twenty-five unique sports clubs.
- Accommodations
- You will live in university-owned student housing. Each on-campus residential college generally offers social activities and academic support for its students.
- Academic Calendar
- Located in the Southern Hemisphere, the Australian calendar is
reverse of that in the United States.
Australian Autumn Session: February–June
Australian Spring Semester: July–November - Eligibility
- 2.5 GPA (Cherrington: 3.0)
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Web site
- University: www.utas.edu.au
- Study Abroad: www.international.utas.edu.au/static/studyAbroad
- Courses:
http://courses.utas.edu.au/portal/page?_pageid=53,32663&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
(The UTas main campus is called Hobart.)
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University of Western Australia
Establishment in 1911, the University of Western Australia is Western Australia's premier university and one of Australia's most prestigious educational institutions. This university is a member of Australia's prestigious "Group of Eight" universities whose staff conducts 70 percent of all Australian university research. More than 15,000 students make up the current population, including 2,400 international students.
- Location
- The University of Western Australia is situated in Perth between the Swan River and the Indian Ocean. Perth is a sophisticated city that has easy access to superb beaches, nature reserves, and laidback seaside towns. The absence of heavy industry means a virtually pollution-free environment. Perth also boasts more hours of sunshine per year than any other capital city in Australia. In 2002 Travel and Leisure magazine voted the citizens of Perth "the friendliest people in the world."
- Areas Of Study
- Architecture, Landscape, and Visual Arts; Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics; Law; Life and Physical Sciences; Natural and Agricultural Sciences. Subjects that may be of interest to DU students include anthropology, international studies, communications, criminology, digital media studies, computer engineering, business, biology, and natural resource management.
- Activities
- This program includes your membership in the Student Guild, which is an organization that works to enhance students' experience of university life by providing a wide range of services, amenities, clubs and societies catering for educational, social, cultural, and sporting requirements. UWA Sports also offers a diverse range of athletic activities, many of which take advantage of Perth's ideal setting for an active, outdoor lifestyle.
- Accommodations
- Students live in university-owned housing. On-campus residential colleges generally offer social activities and academic support.
- Academic Calendar
- Because Australia is located in the southern hemisphere, its
seasons are the reverse of those in the United States.
Australian Autumn Session: February–June
Australian Spring Semester: July–November - Eligibility
- 3.0 GPA
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Web site
- University: www.uwa.edu.au
- Study Abroad: www.international.uwa.edu.au/sesa/welcome
- Courses: http://www.admin.uwa.edu.au/ic/outward/units/faculty.asp or http://units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au/units?section=alphalist
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University of Wollongong
Established in 1951, the University of Wollongong is the only Australian university to be twice named University of the Year by Good Universities Guide. Tucked against the foothills of Mt. Kiera and only minutes to the Pacific Ocean, University of Wollongong's leafy campus and strong academics have attracted a population of more than 14,000 students, including nearly 350 study abroad students.
- Location
- The University of Wollongong boasts a peaceful, landscaped campus that features streams, gardens, and bird life. Its campus is only five kilometers to downtown Wollongong, an area which promises big-city living with the friendlier environment of a small, safe city. Wollongong's sunny weather and clean environment encourage an outdoor lifestyle that takes advantage of the surrounding national parks and beaches.
- Areas Of Study
- Business; Commerce; Creative Arts; Engineering; Health and Behavioral Sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences; Informatics; Law; and Science. Subjects that may be of interest to DU students include communication, aboriginal studies, business, biology, geography, law, marketing, mechanical engineering, and psychology.
- Activities
- As the community center of the University, Wollongong's UniCentre exists to complement academic life with activities and facilities that develop the personal and social side of University life. At the UniCentre you can find cafes, a tavern, and regular barbeques. Through the Recreation and Sports Association you can swim in the Olympic-sized pool, play sports, and join in over 25 recreation clubs.
- Accommodations
- You will live in university-owned student housing. Each on-campus residential college generally offers social activities and academic support for its students.
- Academic Calendar
- Because Australia is located in the southern hemisphere, its
seasons are the reverse of those in the United States.
Australian Autumn Session: February–June
Australian Spring Semester: July–November - Eligibility
- 3.0 GPA
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Web site
- University: www.uow.edu.au
- Study Abroad: www.uow.edu.au/prospective/studyabroad
- Courses: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/timetables/index.html
- Additional information
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At a Glance
Student Profiles
Carlos Solorzano
Queensland
Cherrington Scholars Eligible
- The sixth-largest country in the world, Australia is home to the planet’s longest continuous fence. Built to protect livestock from dingoes, the fence stretches for a whopping 6,200 miles
- Construction on the world-famous Sydney Opera House began in 1959, but thanks to scandals, bad weather and assorted mishaps, the building wasn’t completed until 1973. Total cost: $102 million, $95 million more than originally estimated
- Sunbathers and surfers love Australia for its 7,000 beaches—more than any other nation in the world. It’s no wonder that Australia once led the world in skin cancer cases.
- In the late 18th century, more than 600 Aboriginal groups speaking roughly 200 different languages or dialects called Australia home. Nearly 50 of these groups have become extinct.
- Australian writer Patrick White, author of The Eye of the Storm, won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1973. Intensely private, White (1912–1990) left instructions that news of his death be made public only after his funeral.
- The Tasmanian devil—named for its coloring, spine-chilling screech and reputed bad temper—has been around for tens of thousands of years. Today the marsupial is no longer found on mainland Australia but only on its namesake island.
- Australia's most famous natural wonder, the Great Barrier Reef, contains more than 1,000 islands.