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Study Abroad in Australia - Victoria University, Melbourne
Location
The university is located in the beautiful city of Melbourne, judged the World's most livable city, offering a unique blend of lifestyles and cultures in a safe and clean environment. Melbourne has something to offer everyone: restaurants from around the globe, cultural and performing arts, festivals, world class sporting events, a thriving coffee culture and exhilarating night life. Melbourne is surrounded by beautiful beaches, parks and gardens for all to enjoy.
With educational roots dating back to 1915, Victoria University of Technology is best known as one of the Australia's most innovative institutions of higher learning. Students can study for either the fall, spring or summer semester or for an academic year, choosing from hundreds of subjects at the undergraduate level.
Study Abroad students can choose from hundreds of subjects at the undergraduate level from within three faculties: Art, Education & Human Development; Business & Law; and Health, Engineering & Science. Students are invited to study for a semester or academic year. A five day orientation program is offered one week prior to the beginning of each semester, which provides a broad introduction to the university and usually includes a tour of the city as well as a field trip to one of Melbourne's many popular attractions.
For a description of the full curriculum please visit Victoria University's website.
Credits
12-15 undergraduate credits may be earned per semester.
Qualifications
Students who are Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors at the time of application and in good academic standing are eligible. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.
Housing
Victoria University of technology owns and operates the Student Village, a residential facility catering to 600 students. Situated on acres of parkland, the Village is close to the Footscray Park campus and is only 9 kilometers from the city center. Good public transport also operates in this area. The Village offers an extensive variety of recreational facilities as well as computing and library facilities. A team of resident staff provides academic advice and personal assistance.
Extra Curricular Activities
The Victoria Student Union offers opportunities to join over 50 clubs and societies, including academic, athletics, religious and other personal interest groups. Trips and tours are organized to meet and mingle with your fellow Aussie classmates, in a variety of activities from swimming with dolphins and scuba diving to excursions into the Australia's famous "Outback." A variety of discount vouchers to movies, nightclubs, comedy clubs and other events are also regularly available from the Student Union.
Language of Instruction
All courses taught at Victoria University are in English.
Approximate Program Dates
Fall Semester: Mid July - Early November
Spring Semester: Early February - Mid June
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