AustraLearn - Partner Program in Australia & New Zealand
Australia & New Zealand
Choose from 30+ universities
Study in any subject; internship opportunities
Semester, year or short-term
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Information on this page is provided to UW Oshkosh students only as a synopsis of programming offered by AustraLearn and is current as of August 25, 2008. Check the official AustraLearn site for the final word on everything!
Semester or year abroad at 30+ fully accredited universities
Study alongside Australians or New Zealanders!
Take classes in just about any area of study!
Spend a semester or year at one of
25 universities in Australia
9 universities in New Zealand
Study Internship Combination Programs
Take a part-time load of classes at select Australian or New Zealand universities while undertaking a professional, unpaid internship in your field at a local company.
Internship-only Programs
Professional Development for Academic Credit (PDAC) Internships are 6-credit, unpaid experiences offered over a 10-week period. Placements are available in almost every field of study. This program offers the internship experience only - there is no study component.
Custom-designed internships may also be available for students who cannot participate in the PDAC internship. There is no credit associated with this program; UW Oshkosh students planning to complete a custom-designed internship may be able to enroll for credit at UW Oshkosh.
Apply for a Christianson Grant
(for individuals on work, intern or volunteer abroad programs).
Summer and January Short-Term Programs
Short-term courses offered for credit cover topics related to environmental studies, geography, history, ecology, leadership, marine science, photography, business, film, regional Australian field studies, contemporary performance, tropical marine ecology, tourism & the environment, and aboriginal studies.
Conservation Volunteer Weekend
Join a weekend-long conservation volunteer project offered at a location near your host university. The experience is available to qualified applicants on semester and year abroad programs and is free of charge (includes meals, transport, and accommodation), but you MUST apply during the pre-departure process. (Not currently available for students attending International College of Management, Sydney; there is a cancellation fee if you decide not to participate).
Our Partner
AustraLearn "strives to provide students with the highest level of essential services for successful adjustment and integration without adding unnecessary elements that may “Americanize” their experience."
The UW Oshkosh Office of International Education has affiliated with AustraLearn because of this organization's commitment to student support. AustraLearn provides program selection counseling, pre-departure webinars, in-country and U.S.-based 24-hour-a-day emergency services, in-country Program Introductions (with few exceptions), Volunteer Weekends, semester travel opportunities, and overall pre-departure, during-the-experience and post-experience care.
You will be assigned an AustraLearn coordinator who will assist you with class selection, airline tickets, housing, volunteering abroad, applying for a visa and more.
Course(s)
Educational Differences
Bachelor's degree programs in Australia and New Zealand are typically completed in 3 years rather than in four. Therefore, courses taught in the first year may be equivalent to sophomore level courses at UW Oshkosh, courses taught in the second year may compare to junior level courses at Oshkosh, and courses taught in the third year would be at the senior level. Grading scales may also be different.
Finding a Program
Students studying communications (including media studies, journalism, public relations, advertising, or related fields), environmental science (including marine biology, biology, environmental studies, ecology, or related fields), business (including international business, marketing, finance, accounting, management, or related fields) or sports studies (including exercise science, sport management, leisure studies, outdoor recreation, sport science, and related fields) can simply click on the links above to find the best programs for their area of study.
Or, use the Program Finder or contact AustraLearn for personalized advising!
Course Approval
View the course/subject catalog from a particular university to determine possible course enrollment abroad. Print information related to the courses you'd like to take. Then, complete the Transfer Credit Prior Approval process. At the end of your program, you will transfer your coursework to UW Oshkosh.
When choosing courses, remember that you will need to maintain full-time status while studying abroad. The number of UW Oshkosh credits you receive for your coursework may be different from the number of credits you receive from your host institution abroad. The actual number of credits you receive for each course will be determined when you complete yourTransfer Credit Prior Approval form.
Course Registration
Course registration/enrollment is completed through the host institution, typically after arriving abroad. All participants will enroll in courses at the host institution and will transfer those courses back to UW Oshkosh at the end of their studies.
There is no guarantee that you will be able to enroll in all of the first-choice courses listed on your Transfer Credit Prior Approval Form. In addition, you may begin a course at your host institution and find that it isn't a good fit for you. Therefore, it is in your best interest to list second-choice and possibly even third-choice courses on your Transfer Credit Prior Approval Form.
Course Transfer
After you have successfully completed your study abroad experience you will need to have your transcripts sent to the Transfer Student Coordinator in the UW Oshkosh Admissions Office. You cannot receive credit at UW Oshkosh without the official transcript. You should be able to request your transcript from AustraLearn approximately 4-8 weeks following the end date for your program.
All transcripts and related documents must be sent directly to:
Transfer Student Coordinator
Admissions Office
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd
Oshkosh, WI 54901
U.S.A.
You should also consider ordering a copy of your transcripts for yourself.
Accommodation & Meals - Options
Prearranged accommodation is guaranteed for semester/year abroad, summer, January and internship programs. Housing options vary by program, location, and university. Housing is available with or without meals depending upon the institution and length of program stay.
Prearranged accommodation with meals includes 10-21 meals per week and is typically either a dormitory-style or apartment-style unit with a shared dining facility. You will usually have your own room and share living space with other students. Bathrooms may be private or shared, depending on the option.
Prearranged accommodation without meals is typically apartment-style living on or near the campus. You will have your own room (twin share may be available) and share the bathroom, kitchen, and living space with other students. Occasionally, accommodation without meals is available in a dorm-like building with large shared kitchens. The unit will be furnished for cooking and there will be markets within walking distance or a bus ride from your accommodation location for all your necessary supplies.
Semester/year abroad housing options (general information)
Housing options on specific campuses (select the university and then 'housing')
Homestays are typically (but not always) arranged for students on internship-only programs. This option may also be available for other program types; contact AustraLearn for more information.
Locate and lease an apartment on your own. You will be provided airport transfer to prearranged temporary accommodation where you may stay while you find your permanent choice. Be sure to budget for at least one extra week of accommodation before the beginning of your program.
Schedule
Semester Dates
First Semester - February to June
Second Semester - July to NovemberTrimester dates (Bond University & Intl College of Management, Sydney)
1st Trimester: January to April
2nd Trimester: May to August (great summer option for UW Oshkosh students!!!)
3rd Trimester: September to December
PDAC Internship Dates
early February - mid April
early June - mid August
late September - mid December
January/Summer Dates
vary by program
Program/academic schedules vary. Be sure you know the dates for your Program Introduction (announced approximately 3 months prior to departure), first day of class (or work), exams and earliest possible departure date (always AFTER exams).
Check AustraLearn's program date list for your host institution's dates.
DO NOT PURCHASE AIRLINE TICKETS
UNTIL YOU KNOW YOUR IN-COUNTRY SCHEDULE!
In-country Fun
Check for a “Special Programs/Excursions” link on the profile for your host university to see whether weekend excursions or social events are organized for all international students.
Return Date
Exam Period - Most universities outside of the U.S. schedule exam periods just after the regular semester. All students must take these exams; exam dates are NOT flexible and will not be changed. Plan accordingly! Students who do not take the final exams will NOT be able to transfer credit back to UW Oshkosh.
Prearranged Accommodation - If you live in prearranged accommodation, you will most likely have to move out the DAY AFTER the LAST day of finals. You MUST check with your housing office to verify the required move-out date.
Flight
Luggage Limits
Check with your airline for restrictions on carry-on, checked and excess baggage.
Money
Carry at least AUS$115 (about US$100) in cash to cover unexpected expenses over the first day.
Flight
Participants may choose to travel on AustraLearn's group flight to the initial stop at the AustraLearn Program Introduction site or book a flight on their own. Participants on customized internship programs will book their own flights. More information on flights will be provided by AustraLearn before departure.
Arrival Abroad
Participants on AustraLearn's group flight can typically expect airport reception and pick-up.
Participants NOT traveling on a group flight should pre-plan the transportation route from the airport to the program site/accommodations.
Fees
Scholarships
Apply for scholarships offered through
- AustraLearn (semester or year abroad participants only)
- The Foundation for Asia Pacific Education (information will be included in your acceptance letter from AustraLearn - some scholarships offered are for affiliates of AustraLearn only - this includes all UW System students studying through UW Oshkosh!)
- other organizations
| AustraLearn Program Fees (as of Aug 2008) | |
$_______ |
$7,895 - $12,710 (1 semester; 5 months) $15,790 - $25,420 (1 year; 10 months) $12,710 - $12,470 (1 trimester; 4 months) $2,195 (PDAC internship; 10 weeks) varies (customized internship; time abroad varies) varies (January/short-term) University___________________________________ |
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$85 |
Passport |
$________ |
Photos (approx $7 per 2 photos) Passport photos = 2 Application photos = 4-6 Visa Photos = 1 (Australia) |
$________ |
Airfare (varies by season) |
$________ |
Visa (U.S. citizen rate as of Aug 2008) Australia = USD$450 (plus USD$60 for a work visa); New Zealand = USD$0 |
$_______° |
International Health Insurance ($37/month) ° |
$________ |
Immunizations |
$________ |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate |
| Expenses in Foreign Currency (Australian Dollar = AUD) | |
AUD$_____ |
Transportation to/from airport |
AUD$_____ |
Meals (accommodation and meal fees by institution; if staying with a host family, purchased from family or on your own) |
AUD$_____ |
Housing (accommodation and meal fees by institution; included in the program fee for internships & short-term programs) |
AUD$_____ |
Housing Deposit (accommodation and meal fees by institution; no deposit for internships or short-term programs) |
AUD$_____ |
Books |
| AUD$_____ | Special Course Fees (for select courses) |
AUD$_____ |
Local Transportation |
AUD$_____ |
Personal Expenses, incl phone, special events, internet, etc. |
AUD$_____ |
Total Expense Estimate Abroad |
US$______ |
Total in U.S. Dollars (today's rate of exchange) AustraLearn estimate = US$3,250 (5 months) or US$6,500 (10 months) |
US$_____ |
Total Estimated Expenses |
°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.
You may need to budget for transportation to and from your home town and the airport, shipping charges/insurance for personal belongings mailed to the host country (remember that each individual airline imposes a luggage limit), non-program-related sight-seeing (transportation, entrance fees, etc.), long distance phone calls to the U.S., TV, unexpected emergencies, and other expenses which may come up from time to time.
Working Abroad
As an overseas student in Australia, you are eligible to apply for a work permit. Contact AustraLearn for details. The application process can take up to six weeks to complete.
As a study abroad student in New Zealand, you will not be permitted to work during your semester or year abroad.
Apply
All applicants must have completed 24 credits by the start of the program abroad.
Applicants for the PDAC internship program must have completed their junior year before the program start date. GPA requirements start at 2.5 and may increase depending on placement.
| ADDITIONAL documents required for this program. Due by the application deadline: |
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| Cost Estimate Worksheet Copy the worksheet above and add cost estimates using information provided on the AustraLearn web site. This worksheet will also be shared with Financial Aid if applying to use aid on your program abroad. |
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| Transfer Credit Prior Approval form The OIE recommends choosing two to three times as many courses as you plan to take per semester and completing the Transfer Credit Prior Approval for all of these courses. In the case that a course you intended to take abroad is full, not offered or is not what you expected, you will then be able to easily make changes to your enrollment while abroad. |
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| AustraLearn on-line application form |
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| AustraLearn Semester or Year Abroad Application Documents OR AustraLearn Summer or January short-term Application Documents Turn in required materials to the UW Oshkosh Office of International Education. We'll mail your materials to AustraLearn for you. Or, if you prefer, mail these materials directly to AustraLearn. Call AustraLearn at 1-800-980-0033 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (MST) if you have any questions. |
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| Due by the Friday following the application deadline: | |
| AustraLearn Application Fee ($30 as of July 2008) Payable via your AustraLearn MyLearn account. |
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| Due by the 1st Friday in November or April: | |
| Passport Copy Copy of the picture page of your passport. You can turn this in in the OIE (be sure to mention that this is the copy required by AustraLearn) or mail it directly to AustraLearn. |
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IF you need a Certified Passport Copy
In some cases, AustraLearn will ask for a "certified copy of your passport". To get a certified copy, sign your passport, check to ensure that all of the data listed in your passport is correct, make a photocopy (ALL information must be clear enough to read) and take your original passport and the copy to a Notary Public. You must present your documents in person. If you need help locating a Notary, please stop by the OIE. YOU DO NOT NEED TO TURN IN A CERTIFIED COPY TO THE UW OSHKOSH OIE.
Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
Australian Government Pre-Departure Guide for North American Students Studying in Australia
Visa
A visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials of a foreign country on a U.S. passport that makes it possible for the bearer to visit that foreign country. Students who will be studying in Australia or New Zealand for more than three months MUST obtain a student visa in advance of travel. AustraLearn will supply step-by-step guidelines related to the student visa application.
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center: 1 (202) 647-5225
The Department of State will relay messages to the Embassy in the country in which program participants are traveling. Embassy personnel will try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
Use the phone/fax information given to you by your student or, if your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program.
The Office of International Education cannot give out homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we would be happy to try to contact your student for you in an emergency.
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Office of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Becky Triatik : Front Line Advisor - triatikr@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Karlin Stukenberg: Program Manager - stukenbk@uwosh.edu
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours
University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216
To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD
Use the emergency contact information available on the AustraLearn website.
Time Zone Differences
This page was last updated on: October 3, 2008