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Is this program right for you?

The Arts and Sciences study abroad program in Wollongong, Australia is designed for humanities and/or science students with an academic interest in Australian culture and a desire to study and live in both an urban and coastal location.

Program Snapshot

  • Receive on-site personal support and academic leadership from CIEE staff with advanced degrees in the field of Experiential Education
  • Choose from many study options—on a friendly, beautiful campus close to beaches and Sydney— including communications, health sciences, biological sciences, and education
  • Take part in a variety of CIEE excursions including a three-day bush walking trip to New South Wales, visits to the Sydney Opera House, and surfing lessons

Subject Areas

  • Art
  • Australian Studies
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Biological Sciences
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Exercise Science
  • Geosciences
  • Health Sciences
  • Politics
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • Sociology

About Wollongong

Wollongong is Australia’s ninth largest city with a regional population of 400,000. While it is close to some of Australia’s major cities, it also offers easy access to some of the region’s finest natural scenery. It is situated along the coast with dramatic hills providing a stunning backdrop. Wollongong is cosmopolitan, with lively nightlife and well-developed cultural venues including theaters, cinemas, art galleries, multicultural restaurants, and public transportation. A regular and efficient train service runs between the University and Sydney.

Where You'll Study

University of Wollongong

The Arts and Sciences program at the CIEE Study Center at the University of Wollongong provides a supportive environment in which students gain personal independence and intellectual insight into Australia’s dynamic and contemporary society. Through integration with local students and by partaking in CIEE field trips, students participate in and reflect upon the academic, social, and cultural environments in which they live and study. The University’s location offers students easy access to the larger cities while studying in an area of natural beauty.

Thoughts From Abroad

Wollongong is close to everything. Sydney is just over an hour away by train; the Blue Mountains are three hours away; and Canberra, the nation’s capital, is a two and a half hour drive. The beautiful campus, set between the mountains and the sea, allow students easy access to surfing and hiking year-round.

The real appeal, however, is the friendly nature of the campus. It has a regional feel with approximately 20,000 students maintaining a multicultural flavor. A well respected institution, The University of Wollongong received the honor of being placed in the top two percent of universities in the world in the 2009 Times Higher Education Supplement, Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings. It is also one of only four universities in Australia to score in the Band A across all four discipline groupings in the Federal Government’s 2009 Learning and Teaching Performance Fund.

So, in a nutshell, for those who like the out-of-doors and like the idea of living on the east coast, close to excellent surf beaches and a thriving local community, Wollongong is the ideal place to study.

— Tonia Gray, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Dr. Tonia Gray has a wealth of experience leading students in various capacities, particularly in relation to outdoor education. Her degrees include a B.Ed. (with Distinction) in Health and Physical Education, a M.A. in Community Health, and a Ph.D. in Outdoor/Experiential Education. Dr. Gray has focused on different aspects of education, including burnout in the teaching profession and differential gender outcomes in experiential programs. In addition to her role as Resident Director, she is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Wollongong. In 2009, Dr. Tonia Gray received the highest teaching award at the University of Wollongong: “The Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Teaching and Learning.” She was also awarded a Citation for Contribution to Student Learning by the Australian Learning and Teaching Council. Dr. Gray is an ideal facilitator for study abroad students with sporting and outdoor interests; her hobbies are swimming, running, camping, hiking, and rappelling.

Recommended Credit

Total recommended credit for the semester is 15 semester/22.5 quarter hours. Total recommended credit for the academic or calendar year is 30 semester/45 quarter hours.

Recommended credit varies from 4 to 5 credits per course.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 3.0
  • Students with lower GPAs may be accepted; contact CIEE for more information.

Program Dates

Calendar Year 20112/18/2011 - 11/18/2011
Fall 20117/15/2011 - 11/18/2011
Academic Year 2011-127/15/2011 - 6/21/2012
Spring 20122/20/2012 - 6/21/2012
Calendar Year 20122/20/2012 - TBA
Fall 2012Available: 2/15/2012
Academic Year 2012-13Available: 2/15/2012
Spring 2013Available: 9/15/2012

Important! Students should not purchase plane tickets based on these dates. Please check with your Study Abroad Professional regarding travel plans.

Application Deadlines

Calendar Year 201111/1/2010
Fall 20114/1/2011
Academic Year 2011-124/1/2011
Spring 201211/1/2011
Calendar Year 201211/1/2011
Fall 2012TBA
Academic Year 2012-13TBA
Spring 2013TBA

Click here to check for deadline extensions.

Duration

Calendar Year 201140 weeks: mid-February - late November
Fall 201118 weeks:

mid-July - mid-November

Academic Year 2011-1248 weeks:

mid-July - late June

Spring 201218 weeks: mid-February - late June
Calendar Year 201240 weeks: mid-February - mid-November
Fall 201218 weeks:

mid-July - mid-November

Academic Year 2012-1348 weeks:

mid-July - late June

Spring 201318 weeks: mid-February - late June

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below. Please note that comprehensive fee breakdowns are available in early January for summer and fall programs and mid-August for spring programs.

  • Calendar Year 2011 $29,500
    The CIEE program fee includes tuition, housing, most meals, full-time program leadership and support, optional on-site airport meet and greet, orientation, local excursions , field trips, host institution identity card, a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Includes mandatory Australian insurance

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$16,607
    Housing and Some Meals$12,460
    Medical Insurance*$433
    Total$29,500

    The CIEE program fee includes tuition, housing, most meals, full-time program leadership and support, optional on-site airport meet and greet, orientation, local excursions , field trips, host institution identity card, a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Includes mandatory Australian insurance



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. West Coast departure)$1,450
    Meals (additional)$1,300
    Books and Supplies***$700
    Local Transportation$600
    Visa Fees$535
    Personal Expenses**$6,400
    Total$10,985

    **Students following the U.S. academic year (Australian Semester II-Semester I) should budget $1,500 for inter-semester (December to mid-February) housing and meals.  Students following the U.S. calendar year should budget $800 for inter-semester housing and meals in July. These expenses are not included in the Additional Costs listed.

    ***This includes internet  fees


  • Fall 2011 $15,500
    The CIEE program fee includes tuition, housing, most meals, full-time program leadership and support, optional on-site airport meet and greet, orientation, local excursions , field trips, host institution identity card, a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Includes mandatory Australian insurance

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$9,010
    Medical Insurance*$260
    Housing and Most Meals$6,230
    Total$15,500

    The CIEE program fee includes tuition, housing, most meals, full-time program leadership and support, optional on-site airport meet and greet, orientation, local excursions , field trips, host institution identity card, a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Includes mandatory Australian insurance



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Meals (additional)$650
    Books and Supplies**$350
    Visa Fees$535
    Personal Expenses$3,200
    Local Transportation$300
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. West Coast departure)$1,550
    Total$6,585

    **This includes internet fees


  • Academic Year 2011-12 $29,500
    The CIEE program fee includes tuition, housing, most meals, full-time program leadership and support, optional on-site airport meet and greet, orientation, local excursions , field trips, host institution identity card, a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.*Includes mandatory Australian insurance

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$16,597
    Housing and Most Meals$12,460
    Medical Insurance*$443
    Total$29,500

    The CIEE program fee includes tuition, housing, most meals, full-time program leadership and support, optional on-site airport meet and greet, orientation, local excursions , field trips, host institution identity card, a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.*Includes mandatory Australian insurance



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Personal Expenses**$6,400
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. West Coast departure)$1,450
    Meals (additional)$1,300
    Books and Supplies***$700
    Local Transportation$600
    Visa Fees$535
    Total$10,985

    **Students following the U.S. academic year (Australian Semester II-Semester I) should budget $1,500 for inter-semester (December to mid-February) housing and meals. Students following the U.S. calendar year should budget $800 for inter-semester housing and meals in July. These expenses are not included in the Additional Costs listed above.

    ***This includes internet fees


  • Spring 2012 $16,900
    The CIEE program fee includes tuition, housing, some meals, full-time program leadership and support, optional on-site airport meet and greet, orientation, local excursions , field trips, host institution identity card, a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Includes mandatory Australian insurance  

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students)$9,513
    Housing and Some Meals$6,750
    Medical Insurance*$337
    Participation Confirmation Fee (non-refundable)$300
    Total$16,900

    The CIEE program fee includes tuition, housing, some meals, full-time program leadership and support, optional on-site airport meet and greet, orientation, local excursions , field trips, host institution identity card, a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Includes mandatory Australian insurance  



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U. S. East Coast departure)$2,100
    Meals (additional)$650
    Books and Supplies$350
    Local Transportation$150
    Visa Fees$625
    Personal Expenses$3,200
    Total$7,075


  • Calendar Year 2012 $32,200
    The CIEE program fee includes tuition, housing, some meals, full-time program leadership and support, optional on-site airport meet and greet, orientation, local excursions , field trips, host institution identity card, a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Includes mandatory Australian insurance

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students)$17,828
    Housing and Some Meals$13,500
    Medical Insurance*$572
    Participation Confirmation Fee (non-refundable)$300
    Total$32,200

    The CIEE program fee includes tuition, housing, some meals, full-time program leadership and support, optional on-site airport meet and greet, orientation, local excursions , field trips, host institution identity card, a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Includes mandatory Australian insurance



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$2,100
    Meals (additional)$1,300
    Books and Supplies$700
    Local Transportation$300
    Visa Fees$625
    Personal Expenses**$6,400
    Total$11,425

    **Students following the U.S. Calendar year (Australian Semester II-Semester I) should budget $1,500 for inter-semester (December to mid-February) housing and meals.  Students following the U.S. calendar year should budget $800 for inter-semester housing and meals in July.  These expenses are not included in the Additional Costs listed above.


  • Fall 2012 $16,900
    The CIEE program fee includes tuition, housing, some meals, full-time program leadership and support, optional on-site airport meet and greet, orientation, local excursions , field trips, host institution identity card, a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Includes mandatory Australian insurance  

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students)$9,513
    Medical Insurance*$337
    Housing and Some Meals$6,750
    Participation Confirmation Fee (non-refundable) $300
    Total$16,900

    The CIEE program fee includes tuition, housing, some meals, full-time program leadership and support, optional on-site airport meet and greet, orientation, local excursions , field trips, host institution identity card, a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Includes mandatory Australian insurance  



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Meals (additional)$650
    Books and Supplies**$350
    Visa Fees$625
    Personal Expenses$3,200
    Local Transportation$150
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$2,250
    Total$7,225


  • Academic Year 2012-13 $32,200
    The CIEE program fee includes tuition, housing, some meals, full-time program leadership and support, optional on-site airport meet and greet, orientation, local excursions , field trips, host institution identity card, a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Includes mandatory Australian insurance

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students)$17,828
    Housing and Some Meals$13,500
    Medical Insurance*$572
    Participation Confirmation Fee (non-refundable) $300
    Total$32,200

    The CIEE program fee includes tuition, housing, some meals, full-time program leadership and support, optional on-site airport meet and greet, orientation, local excursions , field trips, host institution identity card, a comprehensive student handbook, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Includes mandatory Australian insurance



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Personal Expenses**$6,400
    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure)$2,250
    Meals (additional)$1,300
    Books and Supplies***$700
    Local Transportation$300
    Visa Fees$625
    Total$11,575

    **Students following the U.S. Calendar year (Australian Semester II-Semester I) should budget $1,500 for inter-semester (December to mid-February) housing and meals.  Students following the U.S. calendar year should budget $800 for inter-semester housing and meals in July.  These expenses are not included in the Additional Costs listed above.


  • Spring 2013 Available 8/15/2012

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Available 8/15/2012



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Available 8/15/2012


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