IES Melbourne, Australia (semester)
IES Sydney, Australia (semester)
CIEE Perth, Australia (semester)
IES Christchurch, New Zealand (semester)
Experience first-hand the exciting cultural life, passion for sports, beautiful parks, and charming Victorian neighborhoods of Melbourne. This cosmopolitan, multi-cultural capital of Victoria is Australia’s second largest city with more than three million people of more than 140 different nationalities.
Semester Program
Melbourne is a great study abroad destination for students who want to take advantage of the diverse cultural opportunities afforded by Australia’s most liveable city while also getting a fully-integrated, rigorous academic experience through the country’s top-ranked university, the University of Melbourne. With the enthusiastic support of IES Abroad staff based at the University’s Australian Centre, your time in Melbourne will be one of tremendous personal growth.
Program Overview
- Directly enroll in the University of Melbourne, one of Australia's most prestigious universities, and among the top 20 universities in the world (CRICOS Provider Code: 00116K)
- Benefit from exclusive student services available only to IES Abroad students in Melbourne
- Select from an impressive range of courses in over 300 disciplines
- Participate in extraordinary IES Abroad field trips to destinations such as Tasmania
- Take advantage of career-building internship opportunities
- Experience Melbourne, consistently rated one of the best places in the world to live
- Enjoy extensive sports facilities that cater to 50 athletic clubs
Program Cost
- TCU Tuition
- Housing and health insurance (estimated $4500)
- Additional expenses include consular / visa fees, airfare, books, meals, cell phone, local transportation, and personal expenses
For more information, see the IES Melbourne website or contact the Center for International Studies.
Summer Program
The IES Abroad Melbourne program is organized by the Australian Centre of the University of Melbourne, which is known as a leader in research and interdisciplinary teaching and has received national and international recognition for its work in developing Australian Studies.
Program Overview
The IES Abroad Melbourne program is designed to introduce you to the historical, cultural, and political life of Australia through enrollment in two of the following courses:
- Politics Society and Identity in Australia (required), which includes a three-day field trip to sites such as the historic town of Ballarat, a major national park, or the Great Ocean Road
- Cross-cultural Currents: Indigenous and Multicultural Issues in Australia, which includes a trip to the Outback
- Australian Internship Program
- Australia's Controversies , Conflicts, and Debates , which includes a four-day field trip to Canberra and Sydney
Program Cost
- TCU Tuition
- Housing and health insurance (estimated $1300)
- Additional expenses include consular / visa fees, airfare, books, meals, cell phone, local transportation, and personal expenses
For more information, see the IES Melbourne website or contact the Center for International Studies.
Sydney, the site of Australia’s first European settlement, is the country’s largest city and home to a fifth of the Australian population with 4 million residents. As the commercial and business center of Australia, Sydney is a sophisticated, cosmopolitan city with a population that is youthful and diverse. Sydney has the best of big-city culture alongside some of Australia’s top-ranked universities and arguably the most stunning beaches and landscape on earth. As a fully-integrated student, you can shape your own unique course of study. Culturally, there is something for everyone—from world-class opera to water sports—there are few limits to exploring all the city has to offer.
Program Overview
- Direct enrollment: Opportunities at Macquarie University, University of New South Wales or the University of Sydney.
- Courses: Full range in more than 300 disciplines
- University facilities: Access to state-of-the-art laboratories, advanced specialist centers, and exceptional libraries · Internships: Opportunities in a variety of disciplines
- Housing: Options include residential colleges and apartments · Orientation: IES-sponsored orientation and trip · Field Trips: Week-long trips to locations such as the Great Barrier Reef, Darwin, and Kakadu National Park
Program Costs
- TCU Tuition
- Housing and health insurance (depending on housing, estimated $4100 - 6100)
- Additional expenses include consular / visa fees, airfare, books, meals, cell phone, local transportation, and personal expenses
For more information, see the IES Sydney website or contact the Center for International Studies.
Because of its location on the Indian Ocean rim and just a few hours flight from major destinations in Asia, Perth is a vibrant multicultural city with an outward-looking persona. The CIEE Study Center at Murdoch University reflects this and appeals strongly to students with an interest in cross-cultural studies, including interest in Australia's indigenous population and culture. It is also recommended for science students, particularly those in the fields of biological science, marine biology, ecology, and the environment. The program has an added attraction for students who enjoy the outdoors, and who are interested in internship opportunities.
Program Overview
- On-site CIEE Resident Director provides students with full-time local academic and personal support and arranges local and regional excursions, volunteer opportunities, and cultural events
- Full range of academic offerings with renowned programs in media studies and field-based sciences, including sustainable development and marine science
- Cultural and educational activities such as bushwalking, surfing lessons, Aussie Rules football matches, and visits to museums, theaters, and art galleries
- Excursions including a weekend sailing trip on a three-mast tall ship and trips to places such as Pilbara
- Optional excursions to Thailand and the outback
- Weekend homestays with rural families
- Dedicated CIEE Study Center on campus
- For-credit internships
- Volunteering
Program Cost
- TCU Tuition
- CIEE housing and health insurance (estimated $2,850)
- Additional expenses include personal expenses, airfare, meals, visa fees, books and supplies, and local transportation
For more information, see the CIEE Perth website or contact the Center for International Studies.
Christchurch, one of the oldest and most European cities in New Zealand, is an ideal study abroad destination for students who want to experience the adventurous and relaxed pace of New Zealand life. Located on the coast of the stunning South Island, Christchurch, known as the Garden City, is perfectly situated to explore the rugged Southern Alps, the fjords, and the miles of endless coastline. In this laidback city, you can spend a Sunday afternoon punting on the Avon River, exploring the beautiful beaches, or enjoying the café-lined streets. Resources such as the Arts Centre and events like the International Film Festival give you access to a range of stimulating cultural activities. Beyond the city limits, students don’t have to travel far to find a vast array of outdoor activities such as skiing, climbing, rafting, and mountain biking. Indeed, Christchurch’s location — on the coast, only one and a half hours from the mountains — means that it’s possible to surf and ski in the same day!
Program Overview
- Full Integration: Experience the University of Canterbury with comprehensive support from IES
- Courses: Access to more than 50 academic departments
- Field Study: Excellent opportunities at five research stations on the South Island
- Get Involved: Access to over 40 clubs on campus ranging from rugby to theater
- Orientation: Special IES orientation and field trip to the Southern Alps
- Field Trip: An exciting week-long trip to the South Pacific Islands
Program Cost
- TCU Tuition
- IES housing and health insurance (depending on housing choice, estimated $3,300 - $4,300)
- Additional expenses include airfare, books, meals, cell phone, local transportation, and personal expenses
For more information, see the IES Christchurch website or contact the Center for International Studies.