DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
These exchange programs are sponsored by SDSU Department of Exercise and Nutrition and ISEP.
Contact studyabroad@sdsu.edu at the International Student Center for more information

Deakin Campuses:
-Geelong
-Geelong - Waterfront
-Melbourne
-Warrnambool

Deakin Website
On-line Undergraduate Handbooks
Search for Classes: For Arts units enter A into the search function, M for Business and Law, S for Science and Technology, E for Education and H for Health and Behavioral Sciences

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Profile: Based in Victoria, Deakin University is a diverse, multi-campus institution encompassing a network of six campuses that provide a variety of settings for productive study and a valuable exchange experience.

• Is the joint winner of the prestigious University of the Year award for 1999/2000. The only Australian University to receive this award twice, in 1995 Deakin won for "outstanding technology in education" and in 1999, Deakin was a joint winner for "outstanding education and training partnerships".
• Provides professionally focused courses to over 70,000 students in Australia and abroad.
• Five diverse campuses: three in suburban Melbourne, one in semi-rural Geelong and one in rural Warrnambool.

Divisions: Arts (Australian studies, Asian and Middle Eastern languages, communications, contemporary arts, public relations); Business and Law (Commerce, International Trade, accounting, finance, marketing, management, electronic commerce, law); Education (primary, secondary, workplace, TESOL); Health and Behavioral Sciences (disability studies, psychology, nutrition, human movement and dietetics, nursing); Science and Technology (architecture, engineering, environmental management, computing, aqua culture and fisheries management, biological and chemical sciences).

Academic Notes : Offerings at an undergraduate and graduate levels include aquatic science, architecture, biology, chemistry, computing, disability studies, environmental management, fine art, information management, journalism, Asian and Middle Eastern languages, law, literature, management, mathematics, nutrition and psychology. Deakin emphasizes interdisciplinary studies, with courses developed by teams of academic experts. Unusual course offerings include Australian studies (including Aboriginal history and identity, Australian politics, popular culture, relations with Asia, cities and regions, urban studies, military history and environment), Police Studies, and units focusing on Australian ecology and environment. Students should select the campus they wish to study at based on availability of units.

Exchange Dates : Mid-February to early July or mid-July to November.

Special Conditions: Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 to apply for Exchange. Exchange students do not have access to Professional Writing units. Students applying for Media Arts units will be required to submit specified assessment tasks.

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Location: Geelong
Population: 200,000
Language of instruction: English
Semester or Academic Year exchanges

Profile: The Geelong campus is located at Waurn Ponds 15 kilometers west of the center of Geelong. The campus was established in 1977 and is now home to 12,700 students, with more than 5,000 of those studying on campus. Students have access to academic, administrative and support services, a 24-hour computer laboratory, a recreation center, sports fields and facilities, a nature reserve and student residence complex.

Locale: Geelong, Victoria's second largest city, is situated 45 miles southwest of Melbourne and is linked to the state's capital by a frequent one-hour train service and freeway network. Set against the backdrop of Corio Bay, Geelong is almost surrounded by water and has close proximity to rugged surf coaches and the Great Ocean Road that attracts visitors from around the world. First settled in the early 1820's, Geelong rapidly emerged as a busy port town, today it is a car-making center, home to one of the largest oil refineries in the Southern Hemisphere and the site of a large aluminum smelter and rolling mill. Regular bus services operate to and from the campus and city of Geelong.

Academic Notes : This campus offers biological sciences, chemical sciences, commerce, computing, education, humanities, law, nursing, social sciences and engineering.

Room and Board: Student residences at Geelong provide on-campus accommodation in three colleges for 446 students, in a co-educational and multi cultural environment. Students will usually be housed in on-campus, single-occupancy rooms with communal kitchens, bathrooms and recreation facilities. A five-day meal dinner plan is provided; a stipend will be provided to cover other meals.

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DEAKIN - GEELONG WATERFRONT CAMPUS

Location: Geelong
Population: 200,000
Language of instruction: English
Semester or Academic Year exchanges

Profile: The Geelong Waterfront campus is Deakin University's newest campus and is located on the foreshore of Corio Bay, in the center of Geelong. Originally built in 1893, the buildings have undergone extensive renovations to create an impressive, modern campus. The Waterfront campus houses the Great Hall, which is a major University and community facility with seating for 1,500 people. The School of Nursing and The School of Architecture and Building are located on this campus.

Locale: Geelong, Victoria's second largest city, is situated 45 miles southwest of Melbourne and is linked to the state's capital by a frequent, one-hour train service and freeway network. Regular bus services operate to and from the campus and the areas surrounding Geelong. The campus is a short walk from the main railway station.

Academic Notes: This is a specialist campus offering studies in architecture and building, and nursing.

Housing: On-campus residential accommodation is not available at the Geelong Waterfront Campus but the on-campus accommodation at the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is open to students taking courses at the Waterfront.

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DEAKIN - MELBOURNE CAMPUS

Location: Melbourne
Population: 3.6 Million
Language of instruction: English
Semester or Academic Year exchanges

Profile: The Melbourne campus, well regarded for the architectural style of its newest buildings, is Deakin's largest campus. A recent redevelopment program has added significant new educational facilities to this major campus. In addition to the multilevel library and active student union, there are several shops, student services and a large cafeteria and bistro area. Other campus facilities include 24-hour computer laboratories, tennis courts, tracks, gymnasium, and laboratories for bio mechanics, weight training and exercise studios. There is also a 400-seat theatre for productions.

Locale: Burwood is a residential suburb of Melbourne. The Burwood Campus is located 35 minutes from the center of Melbourne and is served by excellent public transport. The campus is located alongside Gardiner's Creek parklands in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, close to walking and bike tracks and shopping centers.

Academic Notes: Programs include business, nursing, teacher education, disability studies, nutrition and dietetics, law, health and consumer studies, humanities and languages.

Housing: Student residences at the Melbourne campus provide single room accommodation for 200 students in a co-educational and multi cultural environment Overlooking Gardiner's Creek and parklands next to the campus.

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DEAKIN - WARRNAMBOOL CAMPUS

Location: Warrnambool Campus
Population: 28,000
Language of instruction: English
Semester or Academic Year exchanges

Profile: The campus is located amongst rich farming land and some of Australia's most spectacular and picturesque coastline. Students benefit from the excellent computing and resource facilities and are able to take advantage of wonderful recreational facilities including a 9-hole golf course. There are more than 3,800 students studying through the Warrnambool campus, with around 1,400 people studying on-campus. This modern campus is set on the banks of the Hopkins River and creates an environment for students that is friendly and informal. In the tradition of universities throughout the world, Deakin students and staff influence and contribute to the life of the local community.

Locale: Warrnambool is one of Victoria's largest regional cities and is just three hours by rail from Melbourne. With a population of 28,000, local residents enjoy fishing, miles and miles of deserted surf beaches and the opportunity to see Southern Right Whales at home in the Southern Ocean.

Academic Profile: Amongst the academic programs offered at this campus are aquatic science, business and computing, humanities, nursing, eco-communication, public relations, social sciences and visual arts.

Housing: The residences provide a modern and refurbished accommodation for 242 students. Accommodation includes a single room with shared facilities and two meals per week.

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA
This exchange program is sponsored by SDSU Department of Exercise and Nutrition.
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Location: Adelaide
Population: 1,500,000
Language of instruction: English
Semester or Academic Year exchanges

University of South Australia Website
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Profile: Teaching and learning programs of the highest quality, graduates ready to take their place as professionals in the work force, research of national and international repute, and a commitment to serve the broader community - these are the distinctive characteristics of the University of South Australia. The largest university in South Australia, with over 25,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students on six campuses, the University of South Australia is a resource for the whole State. And the University's influence reaches outside South Australia, to other parts of the country, the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The University of South Australia contributes at all levels to the social, intellectual, economic and cultural development of the community. Teaching and research are constantly enhanced by the University's close working links with industry, the professions, business and government. University of South Australia graduates become significant contributors to their chosen professions - people who are instrumental in reshaping the nature of contemporary Australian and regional society

Locale: South Australia, the festival state of Australia, is about the same size as the state of Texas, or of France, Spain and Portugal combined. It is a state of contrasting physical environments, from the ruggedly beautiful Flinders Ranges in the north to the rich farmlands of the South East. The Murray River is South Australia's lifeblood, dissecting the state as it courses its way to the river mouth south of Adelaide. South Australia is internationally renowned for its wines. They are produced from the vineyards of the Barossa Valley, the Clare Valley, the Southern Vales and the Coonawarra. South Australia is a state of innovation and dynamic development. It attracts investment from international and Australian companies involved in all areas of industry. It is Australia's manufacturing center for both the automobile industry and defense research, and leads the country in laser technology, silicon chip design and medical research. South Australia's economy is well boosted by its wealth of underground natural resources. The State's mining industry has long thrived on the deposits found in the Coober Pedy opal fields, Leigh Creek coal fields, uranium, copper and gold deposits of Roxby Downs and the gas fields of Moomba. South Australia, Australia's third largest State by area, has a population of just over 1.5 million. Time: Central Standard time is 9.5 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.

Divisions: Below are some general areas that are available for your semester of study: Aboriginal Studies, Accounting, Architecture, Australian Studies, Biology, Building Studies, Business, Ceramics & Glass Design, Chemistry, Children's Literature, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Education, English Literature, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Exercise & Sport Science, Finance & Banking, Geography, Graphic Design & Illustration, History, Indonesian & Malaysian Studies, Industrial Design, Italian Studies, Italian Studies, Journalism, Library & Information Studies, Management, Mathematics & Statistics, Graphic, Media Studies, Music, Nursing, Park Management, Philosophy, Physical Education, Planning (Urban & Regional), Psychology, Recreation Planning & Management, Religious Studies, Science & Math Education, Social Work, Sociology, Visual Arts, Welfare.

Academic Notes: The University of South Australia has a distinguished reputation for the quality of its teaching, the high standards of its graduates and the international importance of its research programs. Success in a range of advanced scientific, engineering and health fields and close links with industry in research of importance to the Australian economy, all help place the University in the first rank of national centers of tertiary education. Strong working links with industry, government and the community, keep undergraduate and postgraduate programs relevant to the changing needs of the work force. Our courses introduce students to the contemporary knowledge of their field, current work practices and state of the art technology. Studying at the University of South Australia you will gain first hand knowledge of the university's strengths in educating professionals, applying knowledge and serving the community. You will have the opportunity to work in the community, and/or get to know the environment in field based units/courses (in addition to campus based units/courses). Previous students have chosen field work/experience of various kinds - ecology field trips, Aboriginal community studies, recreation planning adventures, physical education skills training, community agency placements, and cultural visits and research. Whichever academic profile you choose you will enjoy a productive and worthwhile experience.

Room and Board : On your arrival you will be housed in temporary accommodation in a private dormitory style residence with shared facilities for your first two or three weeks at minimal cost. During this time you can decide which type of accommodation most appeals to you for the remainder of your stay. There are several options: Apartment/Units - (Sharing with friends) or University Student Residences - (off-campus).

Exchange Dates: Mid-February to early July or mid-July to November 1.

UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA
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Location: Canberra
Population: 310,000
Language of instruction: English

Canberra Website
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Divisions: Communication and Education (arts, advertising marketing, education, hotel management, information management, journalism, media, new media, professional writing, public relations, tourism); Health, Science and Design (architecture and landscape architecture, coaching science, design [graphic, industrial, interior], earth & land science, ecology and environmental science, human biology, human nutrition, medical science, nursing, psychology, sports administration, sports media); Business, Law and Information Sciences (accounting, banking and finance, business administration, economics, engineering [computer, electronics and communications, software], information technology, investment mathematics, laws, management, management sciences, physical sciences, social sciences).

Academic Notes: Students must study a full-time load of twelve credit points; usually four subjects. Participants are eligible to enroll in any undergraduate subject offered by UC as long as course prerequisites have been met. Students may select to study core subjects related to their degree or elective subjects. Students will need to have their UC subjects pre-approved by their home universities if they wish to receive credit for their semester overseas.

Program Dates: Academic year: February to November; Semester 1: February to June; Semester 2: July to November. Observes Southern Hemisphere calendar .

Housing: The University of Canberra Village is comprised of six on-campus self catered residential halls, offering a range of accommodation options to students at the University. All students live in single rooms with shared facilities.
In addition, Arscott House is a catered facility; breakfast and dinner are included in housing fees.
All accommodations are located in close proximity to campus, shopping, food and bars.
For more information visit: http://www.canberra.edu.au/residences/home

Profile: The University of Canberra (UC) is a highly regarded regional university located in Australia 's capital city. With a current enrollment of approximately 10,000, UC is a vibrant campus, home to a close-knit community of local, interstate and international students.

Lectures are held in purpose-designed, modern lecture theatres fully equipped with multi-media facilities. For each lecture, students attend a tutorial (small, interactive study group supervised by a tutor) where they discuss the lecture and receive personal assistance from teaching staff.

Student welfare is a priority at UC, with facilities in place to assist students both academically and personally. The Students' Association also provides a wide range of social activities, clubs and societies to help students' involvement in campus life. Study abroad students have a dedicated student advisor in the International Office.

Locale: The university campus is a quick walk to bars, restaurants, fresh food markets, supermarkets, movie theaters and a major shopping mall, and is only a short bus ride from Canberra 's city center. The city's lively nightlife of pubs, clubs and live music rubs shoulders with national and local arts, culture and politics, and the city comes to life each year during its numerous festivals. Some of Australia 's most important political and historical buildings and tourist attractions are located in Canberra . Bush land reserves, lakeshore and cycling/jogging trails are just moments away from the university for those craving the great outdoors.