Program Overview
Australia’s premier institution located in downtown Sydney! Students can take a variety of coursework from Business and Architecture, to the Humanities for a semester or an entire academic year while paying UC tuition. Their downtown campus is within walking distance to many of the cities attractions, and what isn’t accessible on foot can be reached through public transit. So, whether you want to see the famous Opera House or Bondi Beach, it’s all within your reach after class.
You can read about one Bearcat's experience at the University of Sydney by clicking here.
This is one of UC’s International Exchange Programs. These programs are great because the cost is the same as the University of Cincinnati. In fact, tuition and fees are paid the same way they are when a student is on campus. UC International can help students with many things, however many exchange programs are more independent experiences, and students are responsible for securing their own housing, visa, and airfare. There will also be additional application materials that students will need to submit to the partner university through UC International Programs. This is one of the most affordable ways to study abroad for a semester, but students should be sure an exchange program is the right fit before submitting an application.
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Location
Sydney, Australia
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Who Can Participate?
Students with a 3.0 GPA at the following levels are eligible to participate in this program:
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
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Academic Program and Course Information
Students can take a variety of courses in Architecture, Art History, Business, Criminal Justice, and the Arts & Sciences. Students can find course information here.
One of the most important preparations before going abroad is academic planning. Students receiving transfer credit from outside institutions (exchange or external) will need prior approval to bring that credit back to UC and be registered for the appropriate study abroad course. Please refer to the UC International webpage for more information.
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Living Arrangements
Residence Hall
Independent Apartment
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Getting There
Students are responsible for organizing their own flights.
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Program Costs
Fee equivalent to UC tuition
$800-$1,200 a month for room and board
$550 for Australian student visa
$1,500 airfare, approx.
Students should also keep in mind and research costs for the following:
International emergency and evacuation insurance
Visa application/processing fees
In-country transportation
Cultural excursions/entrance fees
Personal spending/souvenirs
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UC Financial Aid and Scholarships
For full details on using your financial aid to help pay for your study abroad experience, you should contact UC Financial Aid.
UC International awarded over $800,000 in student grants last year. Please refer to the UC International webpage for more information.
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Passports and Visas
A valid passport is essential to your international travel and study abroad. If you are planning to travel abroad, it's best to apply for a passport now as processing times may vary. Please see http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports.html for more information.
In order to obtain country-specific visa instructions and resources, refer to your host country’s embassy web page. One way to access this information is via the US Department of State’s webpage at: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en.html
UC International is happy to guide UC faculty, staff and students to possible resources about visas for study abroad. Although, applying for the necessary visa for travel is the responsibility of the individual UC traveler. Entry requirements change frequently, and we advise you to pay close attention to consular updates. It is your responsibility to know and address the requirements for your host study abroad destination.
Applying for a visa can be a complicated process. Some UC travelers choose a third party to assist with this process, for example Travisa or A Briggs (mention UC for a possible discount).
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Health and Safety Abroad
UC International is committed to student and faculty safety while abroad. The following are a few resources for travel abroad.
UC faculty, students and staff are responsible for their own health and safety abroad. The US Department of State, Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) and International SOS are excellent resources for country specific information.
UC partners with International SOS medical and security advice. UC code is 11BCAS000010
UC students, faculty and staff can utilize International SOS in the following ways:
- Sign up to receive email alerts for medical and security information, customizable to various locations abroad
- Read about travel health information with medical advice, food and water safety, and cultural tips
- Explore travel security with personal safety tips and travel risk ratings for locations abroad
UC faculty, students and staff traveling abroad should register their travel abroad through the US Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) in case of an emergency abroad.
All UC students participating in a University of Cincinnati sanctioned or funded international travel program are required to purchase and maintain insurance while abroad. UC International partners with CISI to provide insurance for UC students.
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Contacts for More Information
UC International Programs
University of Cincinnati
global@uc.edu
513-556-4278
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