Sydney, Australia CIEE Macquarie University
Fall: Mid July - Early December
Spring: Mid February - Mid July
Undergraduate Affiliated Program
Australia is a continent that beckons with tales of adventure, unique animals, and a vigorous Aboriginal culture as well as the industry and friendliness of the immigrant population. Sydney is the capital city of the southeastern state of New South Wales, full of exuberance and good cheer, famous for its harbor skyline, fine beaches and hospitality. Founded in 1788, Sydney is the birthplace of modern Australia and remains a center for arts, culture, commerce, and education. The CIEE program includes excursions both into the city and to the natural areas along the coast.
Macquarie University, established in 1964 to explore bold new teaching and research methods with the latest in technology, is consistently ranked among the top ten schools in Australia for research and discovery grants, and top five in converting them into commercial ventures. The CIEE program at Macquarie includes unpaid internships for credit with local businesses and organizations
Courses
This list is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. International Programs cannot guarantee that participants will be admitted to their first choice of courses. CIEE recommends students take at least one course with specifically Australian content. See the CIEE handbook for a list. As more courses are equated this list will be updated. This program has an internship requirement for which you will receive 4 credits of IB 399. Students should sign up for the three point unit at 10 hours per week, not the six point/20 hours option.
Spring 2007 Courses
Acct 211, 310, 603; Finance 300*, 365*; GB 303; Marketing 305, 420, 430; MHR 403; Philos 341 Hist 525
Fall 2007 Courses
Acct 211; Finance 300*, GB 303; MHR 300; Philos 243
*UW's finance department expects that you meet UW pre-requisites in order to comprehend your finance course taken abroad and to prepare for future UW finance courses.
Housing
CIEE will arrange shared or private rooms in apartments or townhouses near campus. Meals are not included.
Costs and scholarships
The following are estimates only. Costs are subject to change. Estimates noted with an asterisk (*) were calculated based on an exchange rate of $1.00 = AUD 1.10.
This is an affiliated program and not exchange. Your tuition bill from the UW will be 0. You will be billed by CIEE. Details about financial aid and additional scholarships are available.
Estimates are based on information from the CIEE Sydney website for 2008-2009. Semesters in Sydney are approximately five months.
CIEE fee (tuition, housing, insurance, social program) Fall 2008 $13,400 Spring 2008 $13,395
UW program fee: $300
UW-mandated health insurance: $37/month, no partials i.e. (March 15 - May 30 is 3 months)
Meals*:$1375
Books and supplies*: $350
Local transportation*: $300
Visa fee: $400
Roundtrip travel: $1526
Entertainment and vacation travel vary widely
Advice from past participants
CIEE has some student comments and evaluations on the website. IAP has had students in Sydney. Check out room 250 Bascom for any reports.
Applying
Application to this program does not guarantee admission. Minimum requirements are a 3.0 GPA, 54 credits earned by the time you go abroad, with 9 credits in business and/or economics.
The application deadline is March 1 for programs beginning the following academic year. Applications are first available at a February information session. If space remains for spring semester, the application process will re-open in September with an early October deadline. Dates and applications are available online.
Web pages
CIEE promotional and predeparture information
For admitted students
Predeparture Information: Sydney