Information for term Arts + Sciences
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenImmerse yourself in Sydney's bustling university life at CIEE's top-ranked partner school, The University of New South Wales (UNSW). From arts and humanities to social and historical sciences, you'll find challenging coursework across academic disciplines to advance your degree.
All courses are complemented with CIEE co-curricular activities and excursions beyond the city to enhance classroom learning and provide intercultural understanding.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
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Unique Experiences
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Catch a performance
at the world-famous Sydney Opera House.
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Enjoy
the great Australian outdoors.
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Study
with peers from all over Australia and the world.
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number of Sydney-siders, or residents in Sydney
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hectares of parks and nature areas in Sydney
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amount of fish sold daily at the Sydney Fish Market- the largest in the Southern Hemisphere
52 tons
Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Sydney is one of Southern Hemisphere’s main hubs for trade, finance, tech, and media production. It's both the capital of Australia’s business and the launching point for exchange of goods, services, and ideas with the country’s Asian neighbors. With a population of around five million, Sydney is a cosmopolitan city consistently ranked as one of the best cities to live in globally because of its social inclusion, diversity, tolerance, and healthy lifestyle.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Sydney.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
- Hike the spectacular Blue Mountains with experienced and informed guides ready to share the environmental and cultural history of the landscape.
- Explore Darling Harbour National Park by water and take a walking tour around the Rocks - a neighborhood of historic laneways in the shadow of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Learn about indigenous bush tucker and get a firsthand account of the nation’s history.
- Discover the pristine waters of Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park while swimming with local sea life.
- Take a guided tour through Tomaree National Park and discover its historical significance while interacting with Australian wildlife.
Projects, Volunteer Opportunities, or Internships
CIEE Sydney seeks to foster an urban community of learners that is respectful of its surroundings and proactively engages with individuals, community groups, and institutions. Orientation will include an introduction to the community resources and opportunities to give back. Students can volunteer their time working with local environmental groups to help maintain public parks, or with youths in after-school programs.
Daily Life
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Housing
Students live in a housing complex in one of many great locations throughout Sydney. Housing options include a mix of shared rooms, with some single and triple rooms, in apartment and dormitory style accommodations. Students share a kitchen and other facilities. Housing locations are accessible to shops, cafes and public transport within the city area.
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Meals
Meals are not provided. Housing options will have shared kitchen facilities. Sydney has a vibrant fusion food scene with fresh local fruits, vegetables, and meats readily available. You will find Australian food is influenced from all corners of the globe.
Sydney, Australia Where You'll Study
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University of New South Wales campus
Multidisciplinary higher education institution with 8 faculties, set on a modern 90-acre campus.
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Sydney Opera House
Landmark, skyline-dominating arts centre for opera, theatre, music and dance, plus guided tours.
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CIEE Global Institute - Sydney
616 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
Academics
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The University of New South Wales (UNSW), established in 1949, is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching universities. Its main campus is located in the Kensington suburb of Sydney, which places it between world famous beaches and the multicultural bustling international city center. The university is comprised of nine faculties through which it offers bachelor, masters, and doctoral degrees across a diverse range of study fields. UNSW prides itself on combining world leading academics with modern facilities, quality education standards and a diverse community.
CIEE students enroll in UNSW undergraduate courses offered during its tailored term: one course over the first four weeks, followed by three courses over the next 13 weeks. Students also have the opportunity to add the CIEE Intercultural Communication and Leadership elective course.
The CIEE Global Institute - Sydney is located in the suburb of Ultimo, right in the heart of the Sydney Central Business District and minutes away from cafes and shops in the iconic Darling Harbour.
GPA
3.0
Language Prerequisites
There are no specific language requirements for this program.
Additional Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled as full-time students at a college/university with at least one completed, full-time semester on their official transcript at the time of application.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Program Requirements
All students will enroll in the UNSW Tailored Term, which requires exactly four total UNSW courses (6 units of credit/3.5 U.S. credits each), for 14 U.S. semester credits. Students can opt to add on the CIEE Intercultural Communication and Leadership course for an additional 3 U.S. credits.
Program Credit
Total credit: 14-18 U.S. semester/21–27 quarter credits
Course Credit
- UNSW courses: 3.5 U.S. semester credits; notional hours vary
- CIEE course: 3 U.S. semester/4.5 quarter credits; 45 contact hours
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Academic Culture
Australian universities typically require students to take responsibility for learning and encourage self-motivation and self-discipline. Contact hours may seem low, but students are expected to do significant directed reading on their own. UNSW expects that a student will dedicate 25 hours of self-directed learning across the term for each UNSW unit of credit they take (each UNSW course is 6 units of credit). The CIEE course is designed to follow U.S. academic culture and standards. The class environment typically features a combination of traditional lecture and discussion with co-curricular excursions and activities. Heavy emphasis is placed on student participation.
Class Format
Students are eligible to enroll in any UNSW course for which they are qualified, except for courses held at the UNSW Canberra campus, and some medicine and MBA courses. A typical course consists of two hours of lectures and one to two hours of tutorials per week, with additional lab work in the sciences. Many science classes also involve fieldwork. Students also have the option of adding a CIEE elective course, where instruction is supported and augmented online by our learning management system, Canvas.
Grading
Assessment at UNSW is typically based on essays, project reports, a midterm, tutorial/seminar participation and performance, and practical and final exams. UNSW uses a five-point grading system: High Distinction (HD); Distinction (DN); Credit (CR); Pass (PS); and Fail (FL) which CIEE converts to recommended U.S. letter grade equivalents. The CIEE course is graded on the basis of attendance, class participation, homework, project work, presentations, and midterm and final examinations. Learning outcomes assessment is continuous through personal reflections, evaluation feedback, self-assessment, and requirements as set out in course syllabi. The U.S. grading scale of A – F is used.
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Language of Instruction
English
Individual courses may have additional prerequisites; for CIEE courses, these are listed in the syllabi below. Students are responsible for having their own course approval conversations with their advisors.
Courses
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The UNSW Tailored Term is designed as follows: students take one intensive university course over the first four weeks, followed by three university courses over the next 13 weeks. Students also have the option to take the CIEE Intercultural Communication and Leadership elective course during this time, but it cannot substitute a UNSW course.
Spring 2023 CIEE Courses
Click to OpenCommunication, Journalism, and Media
Host Institution Courses
Click to OpenStudents can apply to all academic fields at UNSW Sydney excluding the AGSM Masters of Business Administration, the UNSW Canberra courses, and certain courses in the Faculty of Medicine as advised by UNSW Sydney.
The UNSW options available to CIEE students are across the following fields:
- Art and Design
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Built Environment
- Business
- Engineering
- Law
- Medicine*
Explore the full list of courses in the UNSW Handbook online. You can browse the suggested academic pathways to assist your selection.
*study abroad students cannot enroll in clinical medicine courses
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships
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CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates & Fees
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Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
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| Spring 2023 18 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jan 3, 2023* | May 11, 2023* |
$19,950
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 Educational Costs = $15,783 Housing = $3,700 Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $19,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $3,200 International Airfare = $1,700 † Local Transportation = $800 Books & Supplies = $10 Personal expenses = $600 †† Total Estimated Costs = $6,310Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. 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 by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† for laundry, local calls, entertainment, etc. Personal travel(s) not included. |
| Fall 2023 17 weeks | Apr 1, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023* | Dec 9, 2023* |
$19,950
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 Educational Costs = $15,753 Housing = $3,700 Insurance = $197 Total Fees = $19,950Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. Meals not included in program fee = $800 International Airfare = $1,300 † Local Transportation = $200 Books & Supplies = $10 Personal expenses = $150 †† Total Estimated Costs = $2,460Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. 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 by their US home institution to study abroad via CIEE's School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure †† for laundry, local calls, entertainment, etc. Personal travel(s) not included. |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
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