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Study Abroad (2 semesters)

Study Abroad creates the opportunity to immerse yourself and experience first-hand living in another culture whilst continuing to make progress on your university studies. You can choose a variety of academic subjects and combine them with extras such as an internship, study tour to China or community engagement project.

If you are a current ACU student who would like to study in another country, please visit Study Abroad & Exchange.

Summary

International Students

Available at these campuses tooltip
  • Ballarat, Victoria
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Canberra, ACT
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (North Sydney), NSW
  • Sydney (Strathfield), NSW

Course Duration

1 year

Deferment

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery Mode

On Campus

Commencement Availability
Ballarat
  • 23-Jul-2012, 11-Feb-2013 , 22-Jul-2013 , 03-Feb-2014 , 21-Jul-2014 , 02-Feb-2015 , 20-Jul-2015
Brisbane
  • 23-Jul-2012, 11-Feb-2013, 22-Jul-2013, 03-Feb-2014, 21-Jul-2014, 02-Feb-2015, 20-Jul-2015
Canberra
  • 23-Jul-2012, 11-Feb-2013, 22-Jul-2013, 03-Feb-2014, 21-Jul-2014, 02-Feb-2015, 20-Jul-2015
Melbourne
  • 23-Jul-2012, 11-Feb-2013, 22-Jul-2013, 03-Feb-2014, 21-Jul-2014, 02-Feb-2015, 20-Jul-2015
North Sydney
  • 23-Jul-2012, 11-Feb-2013, 22-Jul-2013, 03-Feb-2014, 21-Jul-2014, 02-Feb-2015, 20-Jul-2015
Strathfield
  • 23-Jul-2012, 11-Feb-2013, 22-Jul-2013, 03-Feb-2014, 21-Jul-2014, 02-Feb-2015, 20-Jul-2015

Course Costs
  • Unit Fee: 1900.00
  • Average first year fee: 15200.00
  • Estimated Total Cost: 15200.00

Important Note on Fees

Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration.

Credit Points

Applying for Admission

International Students

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled in and have successfully completed a year of a course at university level. They must also have a good command of spoken and written English and must meet the university's English Language Requirements.

How to Apply
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Description

Individual Study Abroad students have the option to take a standard study abroad program for one or two semesters. Students will undertake a full-time study load and will select units that are on offer to Australian students.

Choice of Subjects

Students should ensure that they select units which are available in the semester they plan to study (ie Semester One or Two). Unit availability can vary from year to year, so please check the relevant Course Enrolment Guide for further information.

Outlines of all units of study can be found in the University Handbook.

Something Extra?

If you looking for a program that offers more than a typical semester abroad, then consider adding one of the following options to your study abroad experience at ACU:

More Course Information

Overseas Student Health Cover is required to obtain a Student Visa for Australia – the cost in 2010 is $A390 for one year.

The University’s OSHC provider is OSHC Worldcare.

Contacts for Future Students

International Students