Program Highlights for Melbourne, Australia
Language spoken:
English
Currency:
Australian Dollars (AUD, $)
Climate:
Tropical
City type:
Metropolis (Population >500,000)
Program type:
Partnership
Host university:
Deakin University
Language of instruction:
English
Terms offered:
Semester, January
Program capacity:
Semester: 40 students
January: 25 students
Credit type:
Overseas credit
Semester 2 (Jul-Nov 2025):
March 15
January 2026:
Application opens December 1
October 1
Semester 1 (Feb-June 2026):
Application opens December 1
October 1
Eligibility:
- Minimum GPA: 2.6
- Minimum class standing: Sophomore
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Deadlines vary
- Choose a campus: Melbourne (“the world’s most livable city”), twin Geelong (think beaches), or Warrnambool (ideal for marine and freshwater science)
- Take advantage of unique internships in business, environmental science, journalism, performing arts, and sociology
- Explore beaches, mountain ranges, deserts, forests, and volcanic plains
Why Study in Melbourne, Geelong or Warrnambool?
This program is ideal for students looking for scholastic excellence, top quality research, industry partnerships, tailored courses, and, of course, fun. The Deakin University program offers you the opportunity to enroll in a wide range of courses from the following academic faculties: arts; business and law; education; health; nursing and behavioral sciences; and science and technology. You may also choose from coastal campus locations near the world-famous Great Ocean Road, home to Australia’s best beaches, or in Melbourne, a cosmopolitan capital boasting world-class recreational facilities and events. Each campus offers a distinct and unique living and learning experience and provides the services, facilities, and student-centered approach for which Deakin is renowned. The unique internships available on many campuses allow students to work in a variety of disciplines including public relations, environmental science, journalism, sociology, performing arts, and business.
As you may already realize, Australian terms differ from those in the U.S. due to seasonal differences. You may participate in one or two trimesters, one running from March-June, another running from July-October, or three-week January session. Deakin University provides a unique three-day orientation each trimester that is designed to help make the transition into Australian university life as easy as possible.