Overview
EAP in Australia offers UC students the opportunity to become fully integrated into the academic and multicultural social life of any one of ten host institutions. Each institution is a top public university that provides a consistently strong undergraduate education and offers a wide range of disciplines, which allows you to make progress in your major and toward your UC degree. EAP students attend the same classes as Australian university students.
EAP has chosen its Australian exchanges carefully and all of them offer a wonderful opportunity in a great location. Although each institution offers distinctive opportunities and its own social and academic environment, they are similar in academic structure. Independent and self-directed study focused in the major, an emphasis on applying rather than merely learning about concepts and theories, and easily accessible professors characterize the academic program. Many institutions provide access to academic, cultural, and pre-professional opportunities that may not be available on your UC campus. For example, EAP students have the opportunity to work with Australian faculty members on existing research. Known as “studentships,” these may be available in fields as diverse as anthropology, aquatic biology, archaeology, biochemistry, chemistry, developmental biology, marine biology, molecular cell biology, organic chemistry, and pharmacology.
Course Opportunities
This program offers regular university courses in your major or a related field. Most academic disciplines are available.
Use the following resources to learn about EAP courses:
- EAP Program Search provides information on general areas of study.
- Host institution online catalogs or course listings:
- MyEAP Course Catalog to search for courses previously taken by UC students.
Additional courses may be available at host institutions or program locations and not all courses may still be offered. Since courses in new programs have not yet been taken for credit, they may not appear in the MyEAP Course Catalog.
Units
You are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad. Students usually enroll in four or five courses per semester to meet the 24 UC quarter unit requirement.
Language of Instruction
English
Language Study
None
Internships, Research, and Independent Study
Independent study and internships for academic credit may be possible in this program.Two exciting opportunities available for 2010-2011 include Australian National University’s Parliament House internship in Canberra and research with a faculty member at the University of Western Australia. Although arrangements may be made through the EAP Study Center after arrival, predeparture preparation for the Parliament House internship is advised since 2010 is an election year. You also have the opportunity to become a Student Ambassador with Australian Education International once you return from EAP!
Duration
Go to the Participants section to see current or past calendars.
Fall: mid-July to late November
Spring: early February to early July
Year: early February to late November
If you attend a spring option, you may extend your EAP participation to the year option at the same university.
Housing
You may reside in a university dormitory, university-owned flat or apartment, or a private rental off campus with international students, other UC students, or Australian students.
On-site Support
EAP students are supported by UC's network of EAP offices at every UC campus and partnerships with EAP host universities throughout the world. UC faculty and local staff abroad help students integrate into the culture of Australia and provide assistance with academics, housing, safety, and other issues.
See the EAP Program Guide (PDF) for program-specific details about host institutions, program structure, and courses; academic culture and conduct; internships, research, & independent study; units, exams, and grades; orientation; housing; and information about the intensive language program (if applicable).
Host Institutions
As part of the application process you will be asked to rank your Australian university preferences, so EAP recommends that you explore the host university websites (below). In evaluating the differences between universities, you might consider whether courses in your major are available to exchange students; the number of students enrolled; the layout of the campus; whether on-campus housing is guaranteed; the size and attractions of the nearest city; the comments made by knowledgeable family, friends, and returnees; and your preference for an urban, suburban, or rural locale. You will notice that each Australian host university offers a full complement of the usual campus amenities, sports facilities, and cultural learning opportunities.
Australia is full of wonderful opportunities, new people, and exciting destinations, so whichever host university offers you a place, you are in for the time of your life!
The Australian National University, Canberra
The Australian National University (ANU) is ideal for students looking for a stimulating learning environment in a location offering the lifestyle benefits of both city and countryside. Located within Australia's capital city of Canberra, ANU students have immediate access to the sorts of cosmopolitan amenities one would expect in a capital city, such as the National Library, National Gallery, and National Parliament. At the same time, the city is surrounded by open country, making outdoor activies easily accessible year-round.
ANU is the nation’s premier research institution and is distinctly “Aussie” in feel (no transplanted British architecture) and student composition. While other Australian universities enroll higher numbers of local students, ANU attracts students from all over the country. ANU students are guaranteed housing on campus, which means you will meet Australians right away.
Undergraduates study takes place within ANU’s seven colleges: Arts and Social Sciences, Asia and the Pacific, Business and Economics, Engineering and Computer Science, Law, Medicine, Biology and Environment, and Physical Sciences. Along with courses from a wide range of fields, you can take advantage of unique offerings such as Aboriginal studies, Australian studies, and Asia-Pacific regional studies. The Australian National University also offers an exceptional structured internship program that offers practical experience in students’ chosen fields. Open to all majors, political science and history majors are particularly well served by the university's proximity to Parliament. (CRICOS 00120C)
Visit The Australian National University website
La Trobe University
The picturesque and friendly La Trobe campus is located in a Melbourne suburb. EAP students who live on campus will meet many local students. La Trobe offers the best of Aussie country-style friendliness with access to the city of Melbourne. The university offers great communications and media studies courses along with a world renowned History Department, and it often includes a surfing trip as part of student orientation!
La Trobe has three campuses, but most EAP students enroll at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus, which covers approximately 500 acres and is located 14 kms from the Melbourne city center. Its 1960s campus architecture is complemented by gardens, lakes, and bushland, including a wildlife sanctuary where students can volunteer. In addition to the particular strengths listed above, students may also be interested in taking courses in film studies, women’s studies, and biology (especially zoology). The psychology department is the strongest in the state, particularly
in the areas of biopsychology, animal learning and behavior, and social and developmental psychology. (CRICOS 00115M)
Visit the La Trobe University website
Monash University, Melbourne
Monash University was founded in 1958 and is now Australia’s largest university with more than 55,000 students on six campuses. The main campus is located in suburban Clayton on the outskirts of Melbourne. You may take courses at either the Clayton or Caulfield campuses, both located less than an hour by public transport from downtown Melbourne. Past students have found especially valuable course work in Australian studies, Asian studies, business and management, economics, engineering, geography, and philosophy. Monash also houses the Centre for Australian Indigenous Studies, which offers a wide range of interdisciplinary courses focused on law, health, and race relations as they relate to Aboriginal life in Australia. (CRICOS 00008C)
Visit the Monash University website
The University of Adelaide
Founded in 1874, the University of Adelaide is Australia’s third oldest university. The main campus is located in the heart of Adelaide on the banks of the River Torrens. The university enrolls more than 19,000 students, including 4,500 international students from 90 countries. UC students in environmental and ecological studies, geology, and physics find Adelaide a rewarding place to study, as do advanced undergraduate and graduate students in biochemistry and biomedical science. The Asian studies course work is taught through cross-disciplinary classes in history, politics, economics, and the language departments. (CRICOS 00123M )
Visit The University of Adelaide website
The University of Melbourne
Initially chartered in 1853, The University of Melbourne is Australia’s second oldest university. It currently enrolls some 33,000 students in a variety of subjects. The university’s stately main campus is located about a mile north of Melbourne’s central business district in Parkville, an area filled with restaurants, galleries, shops, and gardens. Melbourne offers a number of interdisciplinary programs, including Australian studies, Asian studies, women’s studies, literary theory and semiotics, Jewish studies, comparative literature, and cultural studies. In addition, qualified students may take courses at the nearby Victorian College of the Arts. (CRICOS 00116K)
Visit The University of Melbourne website
The University of New South Wales, Sydney
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) was established in 1949 and enrolls approximately 39,000 students. UNSW is located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, 20 minutes from the central business district and Sydney Harbor. The university offers extensive science, technology, environment, and engineering courses. It is also known for its multidisciplinary programs, which include Asian and Australian studies, gender studies, marine sciences, and media and popular culture. (CRICOS 00098G)
Visit The University of New South Wales website
The University of Queensland, Brisbane
The University of Queensland, one of Australia’s premier reasearch institutions, was founded in 1910 as the first university in Queensland and the fifth in Australia. More than 38,000 students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, including approximately 7,500 international students from 124 countries. The university, which is located in St. Lucia, a near suburb of Brisbane, is known for high-quality course work; excellent museums and research facilities including an anthropology museum, an antiquities museum, and an art museum with the largest known university collection of Australian art; and marine research stations at the Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island, Pinjarra Hills, and Moreton Bay. Most Health Science courses (Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Occupational and Speech Therapy, and Vet Science courses) are not open to exchange students. (CRICOS 00025B)
Visit The University of Queensland website
The University of Sydney
Founded in 1850, The University of Sydney is Australia’s oldest university, enrolling about 46,000 students. The central campus is located on the edge of Sydney’s business district in Camperdown. Its magnificent neo-Gothic quadrangle is considered a national treasure, and the Fisher Library is the largest university library in the country, with close to five million volumes. The university also houses a number of museums, including the Macleay Natural History Museum, the Nicholson Archaeological Museum, and the Power Gallery of Contemporary Art, which contribute significantly to its research and teaching. While the university offers courses in virtually any subject, you can find especially strong offerings in Japanese, Indonesian, and Malaysian studies. (CRICOS 00026A)
Visit The University of Sydney website
The University of Western Australia, Perth
Students are not as familiar with the University of Western Australia (UWA), a gorgeous campus on the west coast in one of the sunniest cities in Australia. Perth offers great surfing at pristine beaches, and if you want to do research with a faculty member, this is the place to be. UWA professors (unlike many other universities) encourage international students to do research for course credit (you can look for a supervisor on the UWA website). You will also have a much more local Aussie experience here than you might in more international cities. In addition to a wide array of subjects, you will find valuable course work in Asian studies, business and management, legal studies, anthropology, economics, geology, environmental engineering, agriculture, and marine studies. The anthropology museum provides access to unique Australian and Southeast Asian collections. (CRICOS 00126G)
Visit The University of Western Australia website
University of Wollongong
The University of Wollongong overlooks the city of Wollongong and the Pacific and is located 50 miles south of Sydney in the foothills below Mt. Keira. The university enrolls 22,000 students including many international students. In addition to the traditional physical, behavioral, and biological sciences, you may enroll in courses that focus on health-related studies and preventive aspects of health care and community medicine. Wollongong’s new Faculty of Creative Arts attracts talent in the fields of creative writing, music, theater, and visual arts. (CRICOS 00102E)
Visit the University of Wollongong website
Estimated Cost
Participation in EAP is a great value! The cost of EAP programs is typically less than that of non-UC study abroad programs. The dollar figures listed in the chart represent: 1) the amount of the fees that are paid directly to EAP in the current year, and 2) an estimate of the amount needed to cover personal living expenses in this location. Personal travel and entertainment are not included here.
Don't forget that you take your financial aid with you and the amount of your financial aid package will be based on the estimated TOTAL COST of this experience, as it is estimated below.
These expenses are estimated for 2009-10. Amounts will vary for 2010-11 participation due to proposed changes to UC fees, exchange rate fluctuation, etc. For a more detailed breakdown of 2009-10 payment information, visit the
Participants Portal and select the appropriate program.
Here’s what is included in the estimate:
- Predeparture expenses (visa, etc.)
- Round-trip transportation from California
- UC fees
- Tuition at host institution
- Accident and medical insurance
- On-site orientation
- Room and board
- Program excursions
- Books and other incidental expenses
- Automatic transfer of credits and grades to your UC transcript
Estimated EAP Costs*
| Option |
Cost |
| * Based on most recent costs for 2009-2010 to the nearest $100. |
| Fall |
$15,600 |
| Spring |
$21,700 |
| Year |
$35,800 |
Application Requirements
Class Level
Junior, senior, graduate
Language Prerequisite
None
GPA
2.85 cumulative GPA at the time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure (3.0 GPA is required for University of Melbourne and Monash University).
Minimum Criteria
All applicants must also have:
- Serious academic goals and a clear plan for integrating EAP studies into
the student’s UC degree program
- Social and cross-cultural sensitivity; maturity; ability to adapt successfully
to a different environment and a new education system; ability to assess and
exhibit appropriate behavior in a variety of situations
- A willingness to abide by program regulations
- An endorsement by the Campus EAP Selection Committee and completion of all
campus-specific requirements (an interview may be required)
These are minimum program requirements only and do not guarantee selection. The Campus EAP Office determines selection. The final admission decision is made by the host institution.
Deadlines
Application deadlines and information on the application process are available through your Campus EAP Office. Supplemental predeparture materials will be required for many programs, including, but not limited to, host institution applications, visa and housing applications, medical clearances, etc.
For participation in the program, you must meet all deadlines and submit complete application materials.
Visit your Campus EAP Office for more information:
