Australia: Newcastle Semester

Program Overview

The University of Newcastle combines a country setting with the advantages of city living. Situated on a breathtaking stretch of Australia's coastline north of Sydney, the port city of Newcastle boasts wonderful beaches, low cost of living, a favorable climate, and casual lifestyle. Established in 1965, the university has two campuses, Callaghan (the large campus) in Newcastle, and Central Coast Campus at Ourimbah (between Newcastle and Sydney). Today more than 26,000 students including 3,500 international students from 80 countries can choose from undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by eleven facilities. Both campuses have facilities to match their setting: well-stocked libraries, student clubs, shops, cafes, sports facilities, modern lecture halls, and laboratories. The University of Newcastle is a dynamic, research-intensive University ranked in Australia's top 10. The University has an international reputation for expertise in innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Besides that, The University of Newcastle is in the top 4 biomedical universities in New South Wales (Times Higher Education Supplement 2005).

Academic Profile

The University of Newcastle in New South Wales

Newcastle offers many usual city advantages, such as restaurants, cafes, parks and gardens, theaters, art galleries, shopping centers, and nightclubs. Less than an hour away to the north is the impressive harbor of Port Stephens, a popular center for big game fishing, sailing, surfing, and sail boarding. The University of Newcastle at Callaghan boasts one of the best campuses in Australia. Its three hundred acres of natural brush land, complete with Australian wildlife at the city's edge, offers peace and quiet, the perfect prerequisite for successful study.

Course Offerings

A semester at the University of Newcastle runs fourteen weeks. Students are able to choose from the full range of courses in Architecture, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Economics and Music, Nursing and Science and Mathematics. The usual full-time academic load for undergraduate students is 16 semester-hours and a study abroad student must enroll for a minimum of 12 semester hours. Major areas of study include Architecture, Building and Design, Arts, Business, Economics and Commerce, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine and Health Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing and Midwifery, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Politics, Tourism, Electrical Engineering, Environmental & Life Sciences, Computer Science, Drama, Fine Art and Psychology.

Course link: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/futurestudents/areasofstudyaz.html

Academic Highlights

Newcastle is a young, dynamic university that provides an exceptional education. It is the perfect place to grow – academically, professionally and personally. The University of Newcastle is a progressive, comprehensive university with an international focus and a research reputation which is recognized globally. The University takes great pride in the quality of their teaching and research. Newcastle is particularly recognized for its strength in the professions, including medicine, engineering, teaching, architecture, law, psychology, nursing and health.

Activities and Opportunities

Student Life

The Student Union organizes many of the University's important social and cultural events. The Sports Union offers a variety of recreational activities, from hang-gliding, mountaineering, surfing, and snow skiing to archery, fencing, and the martial arts. Courses are available in sports such as scuba diving, golf and weight training. The University boasts exceptional sporting facilities including a large multi-purpose sporting complex, featuring an indoor Olympic-standard swimming pool, a rock climbing wall, gymnasium and weight training room. Other sporting facilities at Callaghan campus include seven squash courts, a tennis complex, sports shop, five playing ovals, basketball, and volleyball courts. Wollatuka, the Aboriginal Studies Center, has several field trips, which are open to international students. Central to student life on campus is the University Union, which boasts more than 20,000 members. The Union organizes many of the University's important social and cultural events.

Housing

The University of Newcastle recognizes the importance of secure, affordable and comfortable accommodations and operates a range of free and confidential services to assist you in your search. The University offers four halls of residence at its Callaghan campus. Barahineban contains 95 rooms which can be single occupancy or shared and is self-catered. Edwards Hall houses 374 residents (299 fully-catered, 75 self-catered places). Evatt House houses 212 residents and is all self-catered. Both Edwards and Evatt have approximately 25% of residents are from overseas institutions. International House houses 226 residents (semi-catered with 5 dinners/week) and approximately 50% of residents are from overseas. Each place of residency has its own ethos and all offer a range of social, cultural and sporting opportunities in an environment conducive to study and academic achievement. Students who choose to live off-campus may work through the International Student Support office to find accommodations. The Student Support office maintains an interactive database of current accommodations and will help you locate a house or unit.

Alumni Feedback

"Exploring new opportunities and facing and overcoming new challenges. Meeting many amazing people from all over the world."
- Shanna Stosak

"Traveling around was amazing. Swimming on the Great Barrier Reef was the most rewarding experience."
- Bethany Thibault

Newcastle Semester Program Details

Duration

Fall – July 21-November 28, 2008
Spring – February 18-June 27, 2008

Application Deadline(s)

Fall: April 1
Spring: November 1

Eligibility Requirements

Interested students should have at least sophomore standing and a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or higher.

Costs

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Costs Included

Tuition, Instructional Cost, Administrative Fees, and Health Insurance.

Costs Not Included

Airfare, housing, visa, passport and books

All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.

Submit Application Materials To:

Alci Arias, Assistant Director

Center for International Education Abroad Truman State University
Kirk Building 114
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 785-4076
(660) 785-7473 (Fax)
aclidean@truman.edu

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Alice Sayegh, Director

International Studies
St. Bonaventure University
Reilly Center 221B
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
(716) 375-2574
(716) 375-7882 (Fax)
asayegh@sbu.edu

How do I apply?

Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by downloading and printing the following forms. These PDF documents are viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in, which is available free. If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click here.

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