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Study Abroad in Sydney & Fiji: Overview

Program at a glance

  • Academic year (July 2008-July 2009), July-December 2008 and February-July 2009 semesters study abroad program at the Macquarie University in Sydney
  • Open to college sophomores, juniors and seniors
  • 2.5 minimum GPA required
  • Program fee includes housing, a meal allowance, excursions and cultural activities, a Pacific Studies 10-day program in Fiji, airfare if selected, and optional trip to the Great Barrier Reef, and more
  • Courses in Pacific Studies, Australian area studies, liberal arts, business and sciences. Unique Aboriginal and Australian Studies program
  • The local AIFS Resident Director and staff organize cultural activities and housing, act as a liaison between students and the university, and are available 24/7 in case of emergencies
  • On-site orientation in Sydney
  • Internships available
  • Volunteer program in local community
  • Transcripts issued by Macquarie University plus Certificate issued by the University of the South Pacific
  • Visa mandatory for Australia. Apply to the Australian consulate

Application and scholarship deadlines

  • Applications for the academic year or July-December semester will be accepted on a space available basis. February-July semester applications must be postmarked by October 15.
  • AIFS Study Abroad Scholarships available. The scholarship application deadlines are April 15 for academic year or July-December semester; October 1 for February-July semester.