Marine Biology & Freshwater Ecology
Australia
SUMMARY
Deakin University, in the Australian state of Victoria, has campuses in the cities of Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool. Deakin is an excellent institution with world-class laboratories, computers, production facilities and performance venues. Deakin offers a full range of courses for UWW students in many academic disciplines. This is program is exchange, but only for one Marine Biology student per semester and is a direct enrollment study abroad program for all other students.
For more information about Deakin, visit: www.deakin.edu.au
ELIGIBILITY
Students must:
- have support from the department chair for Marine Biology study.
- have sophomore standing.
- have a 2.75 cumulative GPA at the time of application.
- have a clean disciplinary record.
- be back on the UW-Whitewater campus for at least one final semester prior to graduation, unless they are Marine Biology majors who will be graduating abroad.
APPLICATIONS, DATES AND DEADLINES
The application process consists of two steps: an application to UW-W for approval to study abroad followed by an application to the host institution abroad. Applications are available from the Center for Global Education or online. Early admittance is not possible for this program.
Academic year abroad: February-November. UW-W application deadline is October 15.
Fall semester abroad: July-November.UW-W application deadline is March 15.
Spring semester abroad: February-June. UW-W application deadline is October 15.
APPROXIMATE COST
Deakin’s study abroad tuition and fees will be charged to the UW-W student’s online account. Housing and meals must be paid directly to Deakin University. The following is a basic budget that can be used as a guide. Personal spending habits and exchange rate fluctuations can affect estimated totals. Current currency exchange rate information can be found at www.oanda.com
| Tuition | $7,200 - $8,000 | Room & Board | $3,400 - $5,000 |
| UW-System Insurance Plan | $185 per semester | Round Trip Airfare | $1,500 -$2,000 |
| Local Transportation & Personal Expenses | $2,500 - $3,000 | Visa Fee | $440 |
| Australian Insurance | $280 | ||
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Approximate TOTAL per semester (19 weeks) |
$15,500 - $17,000 | ||
ACOMMODATIONS
Housing arrangements are coordinated through the host institution. Housing options differ from one campus to another and include both on-campus and off-campus accommodation possibilities.
CISI INSURANCE
All students participating in any Wisconsin international education program are required by the State of Wisconsin to purchase international insurance from Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). CISI insurance costs $37 per 30-day period. CISI insurance charges will be billed to the student’s UW-W online student account.
PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
Students will need a passport to study in Australia. The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the end of your program. The passport fee is approximately $100. Obtaining a passport can take two to three months. Passport applications are available in the Center for Global Education.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
You will need a student visa to study in Australia. Visas cannot be issued until a formal acceptance letter from Deakin University has been received. Australian visas cost approximately $440. The required online student visa takes about one week to obtain, but can take longer depending on the circumstances.
FINANCIAL AID
Qualified students may apply for a Wisconsin Study Abroad Grant (need-based) of up to $2,000. Applications are available from the Center for Global Education. To discuss having your financial aid applied to study abroad, schedule an appointment with the Financial Aid Office at 262.472.1130. All students are also encouraged to apply for college-specific scholarships. The Center for Global Education has additional information on grants and scholarships for study abroad.
For additional information contact:
Barbara Penington – College of Arts and Communications
Heide 459 Tel.: 262-472-1983 Email: peningtb@uww.edu
Bruce Eshelman – College of Letters & Sciences
Upham 235 Tel.: 262-472-5136 Email: eshelmab@uww.edu
For additional information, please contact the Center for Global Education.
The information herein is subject to change without notice. (Aug 2008 version)