Sydney, Australia

Host Institution(s):
Term(s): 
Fall semester
Spring semester

Program/University Overview:
The University of Notre Dame Australia (NDS) is Sydney’s newest university and the only private Catholic university in Australia. It has one of the best staff-to-student ratios nationwide, allowing personalized, individual attention for students to guarantee success.  NDS is situated in the heart of the city and walking distance to many of Sydney’s famous parks, monuments and beaches. As Australia’s largest city, it is also a prime financial and commercial center. Cultural experiences abound in theatre, dance, art and history, with year- round festivals celebrating the city’s multi-cultural heritage. Diversity and the fusion of cultures provides the opportunity for students to engage cross-culturally in service learning, internship, and work opportunities.

Website of Program/University:
http://www.study-australia.com/?id=836
http://www.nd.edu.au/sydney/current%20students/index.shtml

Unique Aspects of the Program:

  • Study with Australians and other international students, while earning SMC credit
  • Innovative service-learning courses emphasizing sustainable economic and community development are offered to international and Australian students
  • The University of Notre Dame offers courses in eight faculties: Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and Philosophy & Theology
  • UND has one of the best staff-to-student ratios nationwide, allowing personalized, individual attention for students to guarantee success
  • Study Australia is pleased to offer students assistance in obtaining a work visa and gaining part time employment in Australia. The work visa allows study abroad participants to work up to 20 hours a week while classes are in session. When classes are on break, students may work an unlimited amount of hours.
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Country and/or City Information:
Sydney is a world-class cosmopolitan city set amid incredible natural beauty, Sydney sizzles with excitement. Take a water-taxi or ferry across its famous harbor, swim and surf at one of 40 local beaches, and swing into its free-spirited social scene at Darling Harbor, the Rocks or Oxford Street entertainment districts.
As Australia’s largest city, it is also a prime financial and commercial center. Cultural experiences abound in theatre, dance, art and history, with year-round festivals celebrating the city’s multi-cultural heritage. Sample a fusion of cuisines from Greek and Lebanese to Thai and Indian, and enjoy the open, friendly lifestyle that makes Sydney one of the world’s most popular cities.

Admission Requirements:
2.75 GPA Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors

Courses Offered:

  • Arts
  • Behavioral Science
  • Business (including Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing and Public Relations)
  • Communications
  • Education
  • English
  • Ethics
  • History
  • Law
  • Nursing
  • Philosophy
  • Politics
  • Research
  • Theatre
  • Theology

Housing:
Apartment-style fully furnished accommodations conveniently located near host university

Cost:
If you are a student at one of the US Lasallian universities or colleges, you will remain enrolled at your school and pay tuition and program fees there.  Tuition is based on your campus tuition rates and may include an additional surcharge depending on the program.  Contact the person on your campus responsible for study abroad.

Scholarship Information: N/A

Academic Calendar:
Fall semester – approximately 20 weeks (July through November)
Spring semester – approximately 20 weeks (February through June)

Application Deadline:
Fall semester – March 1
Spring semester – October 1

Application Details:
Must complete SMC Online Application and Study Australia application:

For more information, please visit La Sallian International Programs Consortium.