Center for International Education | Study Abroad: Oceania Brochure | April 2020

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Oceania


Explore coral reefs, check out kangaroos, and visit the villages of indigenous peoples

– all while earning academic credit. Our partner universities in Australia and New Zealand offer a wide variety of fields to help you make the most out of your study abroad experience and meet your individual academic needs. What are you waiting for? DON’T THINK YOU CAN AFFORD TO STUDY ABROAD? THINK AGAIN.

You can use your financial AND there are many scholarships available. Go to uwm.edu/cie for Financing Study Abroad 101 sessions.

Australia ISA Brisbane Host University: Queensland University of Technology From the famous beaches and resorts of the Sunshine and Gold Coasts, only about one hour away, to the beautiful islands found just off the coast of Queensland, Brisbane is a vibrant coastal city, and the perfect location for an adventure. Witness colonial buildings next to modern skyscrapers, stroll through the open air Queen Street Mall, or check out the local indigenous works of art. Choose from a selection of courses that offer a real-word approach, including architecture, business, computer science, media studies, and psychology giving you a unique blend of theory and practice. Take classes alongside Australian and other international students.

ISA Gold Coast Host University: Bond University Famous for its beaches, national parks, waterways, and mountain ranges, the Gold Coast is a top spot for study abroad students. Try your hand at surfing, snorkel along the Great Barrier Reef, or listen to some local live bands. Bond University's campus offers you the atmosphere of a U.S.-style campus with easy access to nearly 40 miles of Gold Coast beaches. Bond is nationally recognized as having a small student-to-staff ratio and offers a wide array of subjects across multiple disciplines. Popular subjects include business, Australian studies, hospitality and tourism, psychology and criminology. All courses are taught by Bond faculty, and you take classes alongside Australian and other international students.

ISA’s Bridging Cultures Program This unique orientation blends discussion and interactive activities into an informative and fun intro to your new life abroad.

ISA Gold Coast Host University: Griffith University Established in 1971, Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus is home to approximately 17,000 students from all around the world. The campus is a mere 20 minutes from Surfer's Paradise, one of the most popular beach towns in all of Australia. At Griffith University – Gold Coast, you are able to select from a wide range of courses enabling you to enroll in courses that fit your individual academic needs. Popular subjects include business, environmental science, visual & creative arts, engineering and communications. Additionally, you may have the opportunity to secure an internship placement to accompany your academic coursework.


AUSTRALIA DAY

IS A CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY AND TOLERANCE IN AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY, EMBRACING ALL ETHNIC BACKGROUNDS, RACIAL DIFFERENCES AND POLITICAL VIEWPOINTS.

ISA Melbourne Host University: LaTrobe University Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city has a population of almost 4.1 million people and is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, culinary, financial, and multicultural city. Melbourne is known for its maze of gothic laneways that lie behind the city streets, where the venues for food, fashion and art are small, quirky and sometimes hidden treasues. LaTrobe University is a traditional U.S.-style campus located 10 miles from the city center. This program focuses on coursework surrounding animal science and zoology, health sciences, arts and humanities, and business management. Bonus: there is a wildlife sanctuary on campus where students can volunteer!

ISA Newcastle Host University: University of Newcastle As Australia's second oldest city and largest coal exporting harbor in the world, Newcastle is a region rich with unique history, quirky arts culture and a thriving dining and shopping scene. Take advantage of all that the Hunter Region has to offer including Stockton Beach, just a short ferry ride away, featuring the largest sand dunes in the southern hemisphere. The campus is located on hundreds of acres of bushland and is close to forests and surf beaches. Choose from subjects in aboriginal studies, biological sciences, business, gender studies, and more.

4%

OF U.S. STUDY ABROAD STUDENTS CHOSE OCEANIA SOURCE: OPEN DOORS REPORT, 2016

ISA Sydney Host University: International College of Management Sydney (ICMS) Business students, take note: ICMS is Australia’s leading management college. Hone your management skills and take classes in business, economics, and event management. Enroll in an internship and study combination at no additional cost. Sydney, Australia’s largest city, is easily accessible with its many forms of public transportation and has something for everyone. Enjoy a variety of activities such as socializing at the many sidewalk cafés and coffee shops, cheering on local Aussies playing cricket, and even visiting the beautiful Queen Victoria Building. Fun fact: students are placed in ICMS dorms that are often referred to as the Hogwarts of Australia.


New Zealand ISA Auckland

THERE ARE

Host University: Aukland University of Technology Auckland, the "Super City" as it is often referred to, touches the Pacific Ocean on the eastern side and the Tasman Sea on the western side. The city is a fast-paced urban environment of international businesses, restaurants, entertainment venues, sporting events, and shopping centers, all bordered by Auckland's three harbors, two mountain ranges, more than fifty islands, and forty-eight volcanic cones. Courses offered include engineering, communications, media and journalism, Maori studies, tourism and early childhood education. Enroll in a semester-long internship (for an additional fee) for academic credit in business, marketing, public relations, finance, tourism, hospitality, and more.

9 SHEEP

PER EACH PERSON

IN NEW ZEALAND,

MAKING IT THE HIGHEST RATIO IN THE WORLD.

THE CLEAREST LAKE IN THE WORLD IS

NELSON’S

BLUE LAKE,

ISA Wellington Host University: Victoria University Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, located on the southern coast of the North Island on the shores of Cook Strait. Surrounded by rolling, green hills and a beautiful harbor, Wellington brings together the upbeat atmosphere of a large city and the stunning scenery of New Zealand's North Island. A short distance from biking trails, hiking tracks, and vineyards, the city is also home to numerous fine dining venues and boutique shops. The campus is a mix of traditional and modern buildings with amazing views perched above the city. This program offers subjects in business, international relations, arts, creative writing, media and film, and political science.

WITH A VISIBILITY OF UP TO 80 METERS DEEP.

Australia was the

2nd Country

in the world to GIVE WOMEN THE RIGHT TO VOTE in 1902.

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414-229-4846

Garland Hall 138


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