University of New South Wales

Sydney, Australia

The Program:

     The University of New South Wales started its study abroad program in 1989 and it has become the most established program of its type in Australia. UNSW is ideally located for students to get the best out of their stay in Sydney - 20 minutes from the city centre and the airport and within walking distance of Coogee Beach. UNSW offers a wide range of program options, which gives study abroad students the opportunity to articulate through its short courses and semester program offerings.

The Setting:

Requirements: 

• Second semester freshman classification at the time of selection
• A minimum of a 2.5 GPA
• Good standing with the University
• Written approval from the Dean of the school of the student's major

Application:

     The application deadline for study during a fall semester is March 1.  For study during a spring semester, the deadline is October 1.  Summer programs are also available.

  For more information about UNSW please visit www.studyabroad.unsw.edu.au

  For financial information, please visit:  www.studyabroad.unsw.edu.au/index.cfm?page=38

Obtaining a Visa:

AUSTRALIA - *Passport, Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or non-electronic label visa, proof of onward or return ticket, and sufficient funds are required.  An ETA or non-electronic label visa is required for tourist or business stays of up to 3 months.  An ETA is an electronically stored authority to travel to Australia and can be obtained online at www.ETA.immi.gov.au or through participating travel agencies or airlines.  Minors not accompanied by a parent or traveling with only one parent need notarized written parental consent from the absent parent(s).  HIV test required for permanent resident visa for applicants age 15 and older; tests taken in the U.S. are acceptable.  More information about entry requirements to Australia (including for longer stays) is available on the Embassy of Australia’s web site at http://www.austemb.org.  Alternatively, visa inquiries may be directed to the Australian Visa Information Service on toll-free 1-888-990-8888.